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Consumer Rundown
by Penny & Dimitri
Welcome to Consumer Rundown, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. Hosted by Penny and Dimitri.Penny is a Product Manager at one of the largest ecommerce companies in the world. Dimitri is a Venture Investor focusing on early-stage food and beverage companies. He also co-founded a skincare brand called the Foundry Skincare Company.Together, we bring our unique perspectives as investors, founders and operators in the consumer space.
Episodes
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Episode 24 - How Better Sour is Changing Flavor Trends with Bella Hughes
Have you ever wished the candy aisle offered something more than the same old flavors? Well, today we're talking with Bella Hughes, co founder of Better Sour, a better for you gummy candy company, shaking up the industry with its globally inspired sour treats. Get ready to learn about the rise of...
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Episode 23 - Bridging Cultures through Sanzo with Sandro Roco
Consumer Rundown podcast is your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. Whether you’re a CPG enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a seasoned investor, tune in to learn about the stories driving the discussion within the consumer markets. Today...
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Episode 22 - From Consumer Operator to Investor with Melissa Facchina from Siddhi Capital
Consumer Rundown podcast is your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. Whether you’re a CPG enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a seasoned investor, tune in to learn about the stories driving the discussion within the consumer markets. On...
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Consumer Rundown News - February 14, 2024
Welcome to the Consumer Rundown news podcast. On today's episode we discuss: The impact of Tuesday's inflation report The possible acquisition of Vizio by Walmart Product launches by Tiger Woods, and Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre. Tuesday's earnings releases by Hasbro and Coca-Cola Don't forget to...
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Consumer Rundown News - February 13, 2024
Welcome to the Consumer Rundown news podcast. On today's episode we discuss: The challenges facing The Children's Place Expansion of private label offerings at Target and Macy's Beyoncé's new beauty brand, Cécred New fundraising by Odyssey, a functional energy drink maker utilizing mushroom…
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Consumer Rundown News - February 9, 2024
Welcome to the Consumer Rundown news podcast. On today's episode we discuss Brita's acquisition of LARQ Change in CFO at Kroger and Costco Earnings reports from Under Armour, Hershey's' and Mattel New fundraising by Encore Consumer Capital Don't forget to subscribe to Consumer Rundown and visit…
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Consumer Rundown News - February 8, 2024
Welcome to the Consumer Rundown news podcast. On today's episode we discuss 1) Mexico Emerging as Top Source for U.S. Imports, Shifting from China 2) Target Exploring Paid Membership Program 3) Snoop Dogg and Master P are suing cereal giants Post and retail kingpin Walmart 4) VF Corp's plan to...
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Episode 21 - Reimagining Watch Resale Marketplace with Quaid Walker, co-founder of Bezel
Consumer Rundown podcast is your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. Whether you’re a CPG enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a seasoned investor, tune in to learn about the stories driving the discussion within the consumer markets. Today,...
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Consumer Rundown News - January 30, 2024
Welcome to the Consumer Rundown news podcast. Today, we discuss improvement in the consumer confidence index. layoffs at UPS, Tom Brady merging his companies with Nobull and Robert Downey Jr. launching Happy Coffee. We also discuss earnings at Starbucks and Mondelez. Don't forget to subscribe to...
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Consumer Rundown News - January 29, 2024
Welcome to the first episode of the Consumer Rundown news podcast. We at the Consumer Rundown are excited to announce that in addition to our interview podcast where we speak to consumer founders, investors, and industry experts. We’ve decided to launch a news podcast that covers the most…
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Episode 20 - The Venture Capitalist Mindset with Brent Vartan from Bullish
Our guest today is Brent Vartan, a Managing Partner at Bullish. Bullish blends capital, consulting and creation to design the most remarkable businesses in the world. Its investment portfolio has included Harry's, Warby Parker, Casper, Sunday, Cake and many more leading consumer companies. Brent...
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Episode 19 - Future of AI in Marketing with Kiyan Foroughi from Needle
On today’s episode we’re talking to Kiyan Foroughi, the co-founder of needle an AI-powered marketing platform based in Singapore. Needle helps early stage ecommerce brands optimize their marketing spending by providing personalized recommendations and automating campaign creation. Kiyan is a…
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Episode 18 - Mid-Day Squares: Creating A Chocolate Empire With Jake Karls
Join us as Jake Karls, a co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, reveals how they're disrupting the chocolate industry with bold storytelling, raw transparency, and unapologetic authenticity. We'll dive into their David versus Goliath battle with Hershey's and uncover Jake's unconventional marketing...
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Episode 17 - The Camino Way: Building Brands and Enduring Value with Values with Elle Lanning
Today, we're talking to Elle Lanning, the Managing Director at Camino Partners. Camino Partners is a business-building and investment platform partnering with entrepreneurs to build enduring value with values. It co-founded better-for-you Mexican food brand, SOMOS, and invested in companies such…
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Episode 16 - Serving Sustainability: Impact Food's Journey to Reinvent Seafood with Kelly Pan and Stephanie Claudino Daffara
We are joined Kelly and Stephanie, the co-founders of Impact Food, Driven by a deep passion for sustainability and health, they founded Impact Food, a company dedicated to creating the most delicious and nutritious plant-based seafood alternatives. Tune in to explore the challenges, innovations,...
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Episode 15 - Fomenting the Oat Milk Revolution: A Conversation with Christina Dorr Drake of Willa's Oat Milk
We dive into the journey of Christina Dorr Drake, the co-founder of Willa's Oat Milk. Christina shares the inspiration behind the brand and the pivotal insight that propelled her to launch Willa's. We also explore the evolving landscape of the plant-based market, delving into the impact of…
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Episode 14 - Taika: The Coffee Brand That's Taking a Different Approach to Brand Building And Community
Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On this episode, we are joined by Kal and Michael, the founders of Taika, a ready-to-drink coffee brand infused with functional mushrooms and adaptogens. We discussed...
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Episode 13 - Sea Monsters: The Future of Seaweed Snacks with John and Jiae
Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On this episode, we are joined by John and Jiae, the founders of Sea Monsters, a seaweed snacks company. John and Jiae discuss their motivation for starting Sea...
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Episode 12- Evan Kesner - Cracking the Code of E-Commerce Success: Insights from Amazon Expert
Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. Are you looking to crack the code on Amazon, conquer the world of e-commerce, and supercharge your brand's success? Look no further! On this episode, we delve into the...
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Episode 11 - Brandon Snower - From Wall Street to Fashion: Crafting the Le Afre Journey
Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On this episode, we delve into the captivating journey of Brandon Snower, the founder of Le Afre, a fashion brand that marries New York ambition with European flair....
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Episode 10 - Cessna Mac (Amberstone Ventures) - From teaching to consulting to venture capital investor focused on consumer branded companies
Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On this episode, we interview Cessna Mac, a Principal at Amberstone Ventures, a growth equity firm that focuses on investing in emerging branded consumer product...
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Episode 9 - Mike Gelb (Consumer VC) - How to invest in consumer companies and build a successful consumer brand
Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. Today, we are joined by the Mike Gelb, founder of Consumer VC, a podcast and media company that focuses on consumer innovation and venture capital. Mike started the...
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Episode 8 - Nate Rosen (Express Checkout) - Roundup of the news stories and trends transforming consumer markets
Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. In this special episode, we are joined by the Nate Rosen, founder of Express Checkout. In this episode we dive deep into the world of commerce. Nate shares invaluable...
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Episode 7 - Jake Deleon (Fila Manila) - Tasting Tradition, Igniting Innovation of Filipino Cuisine with Fila Manila's Founder
Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On today’s episode we talk to Jake Deleon. Jake, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the founding story of his company, Fila Manila, which aims to modern...
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Episode 6 - Luke Johnson (Rose Street Capital) - Early-Stage Venture Capital Investing
Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On today’s episode we talk to Luke Johnson. The co-founder of Rose Street Capital, an early stage venture fund investing in direct-to-consumer and eCommerce. Learn…
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Episode 5 - Dan Cohen (Neon Bandits) - How to build a successful side business
Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On today’s episode we talk to Dan Cohen. The co-founder of Neon Bandits, a performance socks company based in Boston, Massachusetts. Dan and his sister Samantha…
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Episode 4 - Douglas Yu (Forbes & Springdale Ventures)
Welcome to the Consumer Rundown, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On today’s episode we talk to Douglas Yu. As a journalist at Forbes, Douglas has a bird’s eye view of the emerging brands within food and beverage. Hear Douglas’ views on...
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Episode 3 - Justin Fenchel (BeatBox Beverages)
Welcome to the Consumer Rundown, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On today’s episode we talk to Justin Fenchel, co-founder and CEO of BeatBox Beverages, about his mission to build the World’s Tastiest Portable Party Punch. We learn about...
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Episode 2 - Misha Medvedev & Peter Frelinghuysen (Earth Brands)
Welcome to the Consumer Rundown, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On today’s episode we talk to the founders of Earth Brands Misha Medvedev & Peter Frelinghuysen. Featured in the Forbes Social Impact 30 under 30 list, Misha and Peter...
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Episode 1 - Will Nitze (IQBAR)
Welcome to the Consumer Rundown, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On today's premier episode we talk to Will Nitze, the founder of IQBar. We learn how Will launched a nutrition bar that's good for your body and for your brain, how he...
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Welcome to Consumer Rundown, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. Hosted by Penny and Dimitri.Penny is a Product Manager at one of the largest ecommerce companies in the world. Dimitri is a Venture Investor focusing on early-stage food and beverage companies. He also co-founded a skincare brand called the Foundry Skincare Company.Together, we bring our unique perspectives as investors, founders and operators in the consumer space.
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