The Startup CPG Podcast
Episodes
Investor Spotlight: Ben Zises, SuperAngel.Fund
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Hannah Dittman welcomes Ben Zises, Founder and General Partner at SuperAngel.Fund, for a deep dive into hi...
Founder Feature: Haylee Jordan and Tom Eddleston of FABRIC
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker speaks with Haylee Jordan and Tom Eddleston, co-founders of FABRIC—a purpose-driven beve...
#218 - Forecasting 101 with Graza & Drivepoint
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turn every BFCM QR code scan into sales—get the free report now: www.uniqode.com/bfcmcpgIn this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff i...
Ops Spotlight: Laura Romano of Graza
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turn every BFCM QR code scan into sales—get the free report now: www.uniqode.com/bfcmcpgIn this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Hannah Dittman s...
Founder Feature: Ollie & Sophie Spring of OOSO Sparkling Tea
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turn every BFCM QR code scan into sales—get the free report now: www.uniqode.com/bfcmcpgIn this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker ...
#217 - Creative Briefs 101 with Janice Greenwald and Kat Karpati
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turn every BFCM QR code scan into sales—get the free report now: www.uniqode.com/bfcmcpgIn this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff i...
Investor Spotlight: Tyler Morgan, BFG Partners
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Hannah Dittman speaks with Tyler Morgan, Principal at BFG Partners, about the firm’s approach to early-s...
Founder Feature: Joe Cassinelli of El Nacho
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turn every BFCM QR code scan into sales—get the free report now: www.uniqode.com/bfcmcpgIn this episode of Startup CPG, Caitlin Bricker speaks with ...
#216 - Food Labeling Law 101 with Lauren Handel
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turn every BFCM QR code scan into sales—get the free report now: www.uniqode.com/bfcmcpgIn this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff i...
Investor Spotlight: Ryan Springer of Midnight Venture Partners
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Hannah Dittman welcomes Ryan Springer, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Midnight Venture Partners, for a...
Founder Feature: Sarah Hartmann of Vêsucré
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turn every BFCM QR code scan into sales—get the free report now: www.uniqode.com/bfcmcpgIn this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker ...
#215 - Ask-Me-Anything with Sales Pro Matt Merson
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turn every BFCM QR code scan into sales—get the free report now: www.uniqode.com/bfcmcpgIn this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff i...
Founder Feature: BJ Howard of Wild West Chocolate
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turn every BFCM QR code scan into sales—get the free report now: www.uniqode.com/bfcmcpgIn this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker ...
#214 - Founders & Funders: The Early Stage Investor Event of the Year
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Startup CPG Operations and Finance Correspondent Hannah Dittman, and Simon Sol...
Founder Feature: Greg Cahn of Tamar Date Coffee
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turn every BFCM QR code scan into sales—get the free report now: www.uniqode.com/bfcmcpgDon’t miss the chance to connect with investors and brands...
#213 - The Rise of Almonds with Daily Crunch and Philosopher Foods
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turn every BFCM QR code scan into sales—get the free report now: www.uniqode.com/bfcmcpgDon’t miss the chance to connect with investors and brands...
Founder Feature: Daniele Orellana of MITTS
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turn every BFCM QR code scan into sales—get the free report now: www.uniqode.com/bfcmcpgDon’t miss the chance to connect with investors and brands...
#212 - King of Sauce: How Eric Skae Has Grown Carbone Fine Food into a $100M+ Brand
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff welcomes back Eric Skae, CEO of Carbone Fine Food, to discuss the brand’s rapid ascent in...
Founder Feature: Bilal Othman of Huwa
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, our Editor, Caitlin Bricker, is joined by Bilal Othman, founder of Huwa, a premium olive oil brand with de...
#211 - Acquisition Story: How Hector Saldivar Grew Tia Lupita Foods From a Family Recipe to a Successful Acquisition
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with Hector Saldivar, founder and CEO of Tia Lupita Foods, about his journey from sh...
Investor Spotlight: Andrew Montgomery, Partner at Collaborative Fund
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Hannah Dittman speaks with Andrew Montgomery, Partner at Collaborative Fund, about building successful bra...
Founder Feature: Alyssa Fernandez of Ollin
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, our Editor, Caitlin Bricker, is joined by Alyssa Fernandez, founder of Ollin, a bold new baking brand that...
#210 - Commodity Boards 101 with California Walnut Board and Doosra
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Daniel Scharff is joined by Keith Seiz of the California Walnut Board and Kartik Das, founder of the ...
Investor Spotlight: Alcohol & Vice Investing with Jason Sherman of Top Shelf Ventures
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Hannah Dittman speaks with Jason Sherman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Top Shelf Ventures, an early-...
Founder Feature: Steph Nightingale of Stimmie
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker interviews Steph Nightingale, founder of Stimmie, a premium, reusable toothpick designed t...
#209 - Operations Law 101: Co-Mans & Distribution Deals
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with Ryan Hall and Anthony Iuzzolino from the boutique CPG law firm Giannuzzi Lewend...
Ops Spotlight: Todd Hoffman, COO at Brightland
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Operations and Finance Contributor Hannah Dittman sits down with Todd Hoffman, Chief Operating Officer at ...
Founder Feature: Jesrina Arshad of PurelyB
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker speaks with Jesrina Arshad, founder and CEO of PurelyB, a wellness company rooted in Malay...
#208 - Fundraising Reflections with David Fudge (Aplós) and Amanda Amos (Collaborative Fund)
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Daniel Scharff speaks with David Fudge, Co-Founder and CEO of Aplós, and Amanda Amos, Investor at Co...
Investor Spotlight: Greer Tessler and Luke Goldstein of Simple Food Ventures
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, our Operations and Finance Correspondent Hannah Dittman speaks with Greer Tessler and Luke Goldstein, Mana...
Founder Feature: Ariel Altman and Ronny Berger of Figa Foods
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Editor Caitlin Bricker speaks with Ariel Altman and Ronny Berger, co-founders of Figa Foods, a company int...
#207 - FFUPs' Shutdown: Post-Mortem & Lessons for Brands
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with Sam Tichnor, founder of FFUPs, a uniquely branded puff snack company that was f...
Founder Feature: Sam Lejfer of Lucky Day
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker speaks with Sam Lejfer, founder of Lucky Day, a brand in the frozen dessert category unlik...
#206 - Exit Interview: The Sale of Aura Bora
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Paul Voge of Aura Bora, who returns to share the full story behind the recent ...
Founder Feature: Amna Mettmann of Brause
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Editor Caitlin Bricker sits down with Amna Mettmann, founder of Brause — a modern beverage brand inspire...
#205 - CPG Brokers 101 with Matt Merson
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with Matt Merson, Head of Strategy and Sales at Once Upon a Coconut, and a veteran e...
Bonus: Summer Fancy Food Show Recap
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Editor Caitlin Bricker is joined by Startup CPG founder Daniel Scharff and Head of Marketing & C...
Founder Feature: Jenn Ko of DIME
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, our Editor and host of the Founder Feature series, Caitlin Bricker, sits down with Jenn Ko, founder of DIM...
#204 - Investor Spotlight: Habitat Partners with Daniel Faierman
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Daniel Faierman, Partner at Habitat Partners, an early-stage venture firm spun...
Founder Feature: Sue Delegan and Kim Hehir of Brutus Bone Broth
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Sue Delegan and Kim Hehir, the co-founders of Brutus Bone Broth, a leading brand...
#203 - Packaging Your Brand 101: Jamie Valenti-Jordan and Andy Kurtts
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Jamie Valenti-Jordan, CEO of Catapult Commercialization Services, and Andy Kur...
Founder Feature: Francesca Pittaluga of Ciao Pappy
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Francesca Pittaluga, founder of Ciao Pappy, a premium Italifornia pasta sauce br...
#202 - Buyer Spotlight: Total Wine & More
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Michael Lowry, Vice President of Global Spirit Sourcing, and Andrea Starr, Sen...
Founder Feature - Fane He and Kyle Nguyen of The Lucky Ox
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker speaks with Fane He and Kyle Nguyen, co-founders of The Lucky Ox, a Vietnamese-inspired be...
#201 - Sales Operations 101 with So Good So You and SPS Commerce
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Alicia Nelson, Sales and Customer Operations Manager at So Good So You, and Em...
Founder Feature: Grace Mittl of Absurd Snacks
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Grace Mittl, co-founder of Absurd Snacks, a brand focusing on allergen-friendly ...
#200 - Buyer Spotlight: The FruitGuys with Erik Muller and Daria Jackson
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Erik Muller and Daria Jackson of The FruitGuys, a purpose-driven company provi...
Bonus - Startup CPG's New Innovation Section @ UNFI Selling Shows
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Daniel Scharff shares an exciting new opportunity for emerging CPG brands: the Startup CPG Innovation Section at the upcoming UNFI Se...
Founder Feature: Dina DiCenso of RIND
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Dina DiCenso, co-founder of RIND, an innovative vegan cheese company based in Br...
#199 - How to Drive Velocity with Marketing with Janice Greenwald
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Janice Greenwald, a seasoned marketing leader with over two decades of experie...
Founder Feature: Brenna Turner and Joey Labes of Sake High!
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Brenna Turner and Joey Labes, the co-founders of Sake High!, a premium sake bran...
#198 - Startup CPG Community Updates
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Patricia Menegoto and Caitlin Bricker from the Startup CPG team for a packed u...
Founder Feature: Stephanie Berwick of Pastazerts
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy is joined by Stephanie Berwick, founder of Pastazerts—the first brand to bring chocolate r...
#197 - AI for CPG 101 with Chris Szigeti
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Chris Szigeti, a seasoned tech consultant and emerging CPG founder, for an in-...
Founder Feature: Cynthia Duran of Xinca Foods
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Cynthia Duran, founder of Xinca Foods, one of the first Salvadoran frozen foo...
#196 - Corporate Structure & Financing 101 with Giannuzzi Lewendon
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Adam Marsh and Gabrielle McGonagall from Giannuzzi Lewendon, one of the most...
Founder Feature: Damiano Messineo of Loopini
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Damiano Messineo, founder of Loopini, a revolutionary brand reimagining pizza th...
Bonus - Flavored Milk: How Jubilee's Is Changing the Game for Picky Eaters
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, our Editor, Caitlin Bricker, sits down with Ashley Waldman, founder of Jubilee's, a groundbreaking l...
#195 - What Do Health and Sustainability Really Mean to Consumers? | Dana Kim & Sam Kass
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff chats with Dana Kim & Sam Kass to unpack what “health” and “sustainability” act...
Founder Feature: Morgan Murdock of Unbothered Foods
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Morgan Murdock, the founder of Unbothered Foods—a gut-friendly, sourdough-based...
#194 - AI for Ops with YANY Beauty and Phenomenal Foods Co
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff and Caitlin Bricker dive deep into how emerging brands are using AI for operations and back...
Founder Feature: BJ McCaslin of Holy! Water
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with BJ McCaslin, co-founder of Holy! Water.BJ shares the story behind Holy! Water, a...
#193 - How to Drive Velocity with Matt Merson
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with CPG veteran Matt Merson to dive deep into one of the most critical topics fo...
Founder Feature: Max Luthy of Plink!
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Grace Kennedy speaks with Max Luthy, co-founder of Plink! Hydration, a fast-growing brand bringing a ...
#192 - Summer Fancy Food Show 101 with SFA, BARIS, Earth Fare
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff and Patricia Menegoto from the Startup CPG team sit down with Leana Salamah of the Specialt...
Founder Feature: Marilyn Yang of Popadelics
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Marilyn Yang, co-founder and CEO of Popadelics—the first-of-its-kind crunchy sh...
#191 - GNC’s Next Big Thing: Plink! and Green Regimen’s Winning Formula
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Luke Montgomery-Smith, co-founder of Plink!, and Tyshawn Bryant, founder of ...
#190 - Tariffs 2.0: Hotpot Queen, Fila Manila & Circle Beverage
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Jia Liao of Hotpot Queen, Jake Deleon of Fila Manila, and Matt Whiteside of ...
Founder Feature: Maxi Heidenblut of Häppy Candy
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Maxi Heidenblut, the founder of Häppy Candy, a better-for-you gummy candy br...
#189 - Distributor Spotlight: Tim Dornfeld, KeHE
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Tim Dornfeld, Director of Category Management at KeHE, to dive deep into wh...
Founder Feature: Jenifer Shwartz of Freezcake
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Jennifer Schwartz, the founder of Freezecake—the first brand to offer freez...
#188 - Celebrity and Influencer Contracts with Foster Garvey
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff dives into the world of celebrity endorsements and brand partnerships with legal expert Hil...
Founder Feature: Zoe Levin of Bim Bam Boo
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Zoe Levin, founder and CEO of Bim Bam Boo, a pioneering tree-free paper company ...
#187- Expo West 2025 Debrief with S’NOODS and Whims
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Caitlin Bricker, Editor of Startup CPG, Lauryn Bodden, Founder of S'NOODS, a...
Founder Feature: Susan Hartman of Recoup Beverages
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Susan Hartman, co-founder of Recoup Beverages, to discuss the journey of buil...
#186 - Bootstrap Heroes: Bumpin Blends, Lentiful and Drink Wholesome
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with three visionary founders who have built and scaled their businesses without ext...
Founder Feature: Ranwei Chiang of Abstinence Spirits
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Ranwei Chiang, the CEO and owner of Abstinence Spirits, a brand redefining no...
#185 - Commercial Kitchen vs. Co-Man: Where to Make Your First $1M of Product
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Mott Smith, co-founder and CEO of Amped Kitchens, and Jaime Valenti-Jordan of ...
Founder Feature: Philip Teverow of Yolélé
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Philip Teverow, co-founder of Yolélé, an African food brand bringing Fonio,...
BONUS: Winter Fancy Food Show Recap
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Patricia Menegoto and Kiki Huddleston from the Startup CPG team, as well...
#184 -Distributor Spotlight: Karen Slusher of Azure Standard
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Karen Slusher, Chief Experience Officer of Azure Standard, to explore how th...
Founder Feature: Akua Boakye Okunseinde of Karité
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup CPG, Grace Kennedy sits down with Akua Boakye Okunseinde, one of the co-founders of Karité, a skincare brand rooted in the...
#183 - How AI is Helping CPG Brands with Lentiful and FocusFuel
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Daniel Herz, co-founder and CEO of FocusFuel, and Ben Bacon, founder of Lent...
Founder Feature: Breanna and Jared Golestani of Kokada
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Breanna and Jared Golestani, the co-founders of Kokada, to discuss their jour...
BONUS: 2025 Shelfie Awards are Here!
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Patricia Menegoto and Kiki Huddleston from the Startup CPG team to dive ...
#182 - Rewind: How to Crush Expo West
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s rewind, refresh, and get you ready for this year’s Expo West! 🎉 This episode originally aired in February 2024, but trust us—the insigh...
Founder Feature: Ehime Eigbe-Akindele of Sweet Kiwi
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Ehime Eigbe-Akindele, founder of Sweet Kiwi, a frozen whipped Greek yogurt brand ...
Bonus: Tariffs 101 with Aaron Alpeter
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with supply chain expert Aaron Alpeter, founder of Izba, to break down the ...
#181 - Buyer Spotlight: John Lane, Category Manager at Raley's
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by John Lane, Category Manager for Snacks & Commercial Bread at Raley's, a di...
Founder Feature: Brian Bethke of BEAR Maple Farms
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Brian Bethke, founder of BEAR Maple Farms and winner of the 2024 Shelfie Awar...
#180 - Meet the Startup CPG Editor: Caitlin Bricker
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff welcomes Caitlin Bricker, editor at Startup CPG, to dive into her journey from food service...
Founder Feature: Jana Goodbaum of Happy Wolf
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Jana Goodbaum, co-founder of Happy Wolf, a snack company revolutionizing toddler ...
#179 - Bootstrap Heroes: Hazard's Hop Water, SWAIR, Gourmend Foods
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff dives into the strategies and challenges of bootstrapping with three inspiring founders who...
Founder Feature: Becca Wright of Piedmont Pennies
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Becca Wright, the founder of Piedmont Pennies, to discuss the journey of turn...
#178 - Buyer Spotlight: Sean Goldsmith, The Zero Proof (DTC Non-Alc Retail)
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Sean Goldsmith, co-founder of The Zero Proof, the largest online direct-to-c...
Founder Feature: Nikki Seaman of Freestyle Snacks
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy welcomes Nikki Seaman, founder and CEO of Freestyle Snacks, to discuss the journey behind re...
#177 - Finding Your Co-Man: Lance Schwarzkopf of Copack
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff and Lance Schwarzkopf take us behind the scenes of launching a food or beverage product. Th...
Founder Feature: Val Emanuel of Rif Care
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Val Emanuel, the inspiring co-founder of Rif Care, a two-year-old feminine ca...
#176 - Startup CPG’s 2024 Year in Review
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Patricia Menegoto, Head of Marketing and Community at Startup CPG, to reflec...
Founder Feature: Spencer Hoddeson, Gay Water
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Spencer Hoddeson, the CEO of Gay Water. They delve into the inspiration...