All Episodes

Gruff Grains: Regenerative Farming, Consumer Trust, and the Business of Changing How America Eats

Backing Consumer Brands Early: The FirstLook Model, Valuation & Future Trends

The Original Southside: Building a Clean Cocktail Brand in a Legacy Industry

The Ryzosphere: Soil Health, AI, and the Future of Food Systems

An Operator’s Edge in Venture & Backing Underrepresented Founders

Projo: Building Better in a Crowded Beverage Market

Plink: Leading With Values, Winning With Utility, and Building an Omni-Category Product

Butcher’s Bone Broth: From Old-World Craft to Modern CPG and Building a Legacy Brand

Frönen: Leading Through Change and Long-Term Thinking in Consumer Brands

Modern Retail Insights: CPG Trends, Brand Readiness & How to Stand Out

Building Bold Brands: Positioning, The Challenger Mindset & Angel Investing

Hazlo: Crafting the Next Wave of Alcohol Alternatives

Rethinking Venture Capital: Insights on Storytelling, Traction, and Getting Involved as an Angel

Inspiro Tequila: Breaking Barriers in a Male-Dominated Industry

Just Date: Evolving a Sweetener Startup Through Consumer Insights and Channel Expansion

Seed + Mill: Lessons in Category Creation and Market Expansion

Investing in Purpose-Driven Brands & the Founders Behind Them

The Founder’s PR Playbook: Storytelling, Strategy & Getting Featured

Inside Early‑Stage CPG Venture Investing

Lexington Bakes: Founder-Led Branding, Building Consumer Trust & the Road to Retail

Love+Chew: From Tech to CPG with a Customer-First Mindset

Nemi Snacks: Building a Minority-Owned, Authentic, Sustainable Snack Brand & Creating an Equitable CPG Ecosystem

Plant People: Lessons in Navigating Market Shifts, Product-Led Branding, and Team Culture

Mmmly: Lessons Learned from Founding & Scaling a Better-for-You Brand and Navigating Acquisition

Legally Addictive: Scaling Challenges, Market Positioning & Building a Strong Team

Beny Yogurt: A Gut-First Approach to Disrupting Dairy

Unlocking TikTok Shop: Storytelling, Social Commerce & Driving Brand Growth

RIND: Building a Mission-Driven Brand with Vertical Integration

Pick Me Up Snacks: Building a Functional Brand Rooted in Simplicity & Science

GEM: Daily Health That’s Science-Backed, Subscription-Based, and Snackable

Planet Bake: Innovating with Healthier Ingredients for Balanced Indulgence

Mastering Retail Strategy: Key Insights for Emerging Food Brands

Undercover Snacks: Mastering Manufacturing, Retail, & Brand Credibility

Climate Candy: The Business of Reinventing Candy for a Sustainable Future

Kosterina: Leveraging Heritage & Education to Build a Trusted CPG Brand

Freestyle Snacks: Bringing Innovation to a Forgotten Aisle & Leveraging Consumer Insights

Realsy: From Food Truck to CPG - Navigating Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Unique Partnerships

Ella's Flats: Scaling a Snack Brand with Simplicity & Strategy

GORGIE: Building Community & Redefining Energy Drinks for the Wellness-Focused Consumer

Sattva Vida: The Leap from Corporate America to Plant-Based Snacks

Venture Capital Insights for Growth-Stage Consumer Brand Success

Ketone IQ: From Niche to Mainstream & Building a Credible Brand

Sweet Nothings: Brand Building Through Multi-Category Innovation, Strategic Growth, and Impactful Partnerships

Elavi: Brand Building Through Community & First Time Fundraising

Cure Hydration: Leveraging the Medical World for CPG Innovation

Trashy: A Shark Tank Success Story’s Path to Upcycling Food Waste

Healthy Hustle Spotlight