The Startup CPG Podcast

#175 - E-Comm Wizards: David Fudge of Aplós

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with David Fudge, co-founder of Aplós, to discuss the journey of building a prem...

#174 - Buyer Spotlight: Heidi Traore and Jeanette Bloss, National Co+op Grocers

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff chats with Heidi Traore, Supplier Relationship Development Manager, and Jeanette Bloss, Cat...

Founder Feature: Caroline Howard Walker Brothers

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Caroline Howard, one of the co-founders of Walker Brothers, a kombucha brand craf...

#173 - The Food Investors: Capital for Emerging CPGs

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by a distinguished panel of investors, including Greer Tessler (Founding Partner ...

Founder Feature: Katie Lefkowitz of Harken Sweets

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Katie Lefkowitz, founder of Harken Sweets, about her journey from concept to cre...

#172 - Ops Talk: 5 Things Brands Get Wrong

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Jamie Valenti-Jordan, CEO of Catapult Commercialization Services, to tackle ...

Founder Feature: Lindsay Hancock of My Better Batch

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Lindsay Hancock, founder of My Better Batch, about her journey from a corporate c...

#171 - SupplySide West Recap with Doss

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff explores the world of SupplySide West with Wiley Jones, Founder and CEO of Doss, who sponso...

Founder Feature: Cason Crane of Explorer Cold Brew

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Cason Crane, the founder of Explorer Cold Brew, to explore his journey from e...

#171 - Buyer Spotlight: Taylor Cathala, Senior Spirits Category Merchant, Whole Foods Market

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, host Daniel Scharff sits down with Taylor Cathala, Senior Spirits Category Merchant at Whole Foods Market,...

Founder Feature: Woo Pailet of LOO

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy is joined by Woo Pailet, co-founder of LOO, a plant-based, eco-friendly wipes brand. Woo sha...

#169 - "How to Take Advice" with Nikhil Arora

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, host Daniel Scharff engages with Nikhil Arora, co-founder of Back to the Roots, an innovative organic gard...

Founder Feature: Sahithya Wintrich of Chutni Punch

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Sahithya Wintrich, the founder of Chutni Punch. Inspired by traditional South Ind...

#168 - CPG Founder Life - What to Expect: Paul Voge

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Paul Voge, Co-Founder and CEO at Aura Bora, a craft sparkling water company ...

Founder Feature: Daniela Suarez of iCalm

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy welcomes Daniela Suarez, co-founder of iCalm Health, a pioneering company focused on creatin...

#167 - 5 Financial Factors That Make or Break E-commerce Brands with Paul Bianco

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff interviews Paul Bianco, founder and CEO of Graphite Financial. They highlights the essentia...

Founder Feature: Charlie Gentry of TruJoy

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy interviews Charlie Gentry, the founder of TruJoy, a frozen Greek yogurt brand based in Austi...

#166 - CPG Trade Media: Elizabeth Crawford, Brooke Just, and Adrianne DeLuca

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff interviews 3 of the leading CPG journalists. He’s joined by Elizabeth Crawford, Senior Ed...

Founder Feature: Jilleo Recio of RĒJINS

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy interviews Jilleo Recio, founder of RĒJINS, a luxury skincare brand dedicated to celebratin...

#165 - The Rise of BRĒZ with Aaron Nosbisch

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff interviews Aaron Nosbisch, the founder and CEO of BRĒZ, a rapidly growing cannabis beverag...

Founder Feature: Gloria Allorbi of Gloria’s Shito®️

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Gloria Allorbi, CEO and founder of Gloria’s Shito®️, a spicy chili oil...

#164- UNFI UpNext Program: Aaron May

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Aaron May, the manager of UNFI's UpNext program, UNFI's major program that helps...

Founder Feature: Leanne Viola and Jesse Barruch of WHIMS

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Leanne Viola and Jesse Baruch, the co-founders of WHIMS Delights, a better-for-yo...

#163 - The Startup CPG Newswire & PR Tips from Jess Windell

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Grace Kennedy, Startup CPG Podcast Host, and Jess Windell, owner of Maven Consulti...

Founder Feature: Samantha Edwards of New Breed

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Samantha Edwards, founder of the plant-based food brand New Breed. Samantha...

#162 - Ops Nightmares, Powered by Crstl

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this new series on the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff and Jamie Valenti-Jordan from Catapult Commercialization Services take callers who have ...

Founder Feature: Sashi Kumar, Brittney Lim, and Jim Giberson of Tamarind Heads

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with the co-founders of Tamarind Heads— Sashi Kumar, Brittney Lim, and J...

#161 - Emerging CPG Valuations: Ryan Williams, FABID

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Ryan Williams, founder of FABID (Food and Beverage Investment Database) and form...

Founder Feature: Hannah Perez of SEEQ Supply

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy interviews Hannah Perez, the co-founder of SEEQ Supply, a brand known for its clear pr...

#160 - Whole Foods 101 with Kristin Sherman, Kelly Landrieu, and George Daines

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Whole Foods Local & Emerging Brands team Kelly Landrieu (Global Coordinato...

Founder Feature: Mackie Swan of Woo More Play

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Mackie Swan, CEO of Woo More Play, to delve into the world of premium o...

#159 - EDI 101: Emily Curran, SPS Commerce

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Emily Curran, Senior Manager of Product at SPS Commerce, to talk about the role ...

Founder Feature: Alison Cayne of Haven's Kitchen

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace sits down with Alison Cayne, the founder of Haven's Kitchen, to discuss the transformation of ...

#158 - SupplySide West 101 with Jon Benninger and Kantha Shelke

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Kantha Shelke, a certified food scientist, and Jon Benninger, VP at Informa,...

Founder Feature: Jen Liao of MìLà

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy is joined by Jen Liao, co-founder of MìLà, a brand renowned for its delicious frozen...

#157 - Buyer Spotlight: Jason Murrell, JIMBO’S

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Jason Murrell, the Director of Grocery at JIMBO’S, a leading organic and natural...

BONUS: Meet the 2024 Shelfies Finalists

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy is joined by Patricia Menegoto and Kiki Huddleston from the Startup CPG team for an in...

Founder Feature: Cam Mathias of Huntaway

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Cam Mathias, the visionary founder of Huntaway, an innovative pet food ...

#156 - Buyer Spotlight: Glenn Cunningham, Fairway/Gourmet Garage/ShopRite

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Glenn Cunningham, Director of Center Store for Village Supermarkets, which owns ta...

Founder Feature: Veena Krishnan and Whitney McElwain of Daybird

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy and Patricia Menegoto are joined by Veena Krishnan and Whitney McElwain, co-founders o...

#155 - The Beverage Investors: Salle Jian, Alex Malamatinas, Brandon Yahn and Connor McKenna

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, join Daniel Scharff and a distinguished panel of investors, Salle Jian, Alex Malamatinas, Brandon Yahn, an...

Founder Feature: Cassie and Chelsey Maschhoff, Lottie’s Meats

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace Kennedy in this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast as she sits down with Cassie and Chelsey Maschhoff, the inspiring founders of Lott...

#154 - The Startup CPG Financing Database with Daniel Taylor, BAGS

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Daniel Scharff in this episode of Startup CPG Podcast for the release of Startup CPG's Financing Database, an amazing resource crowdsourced from ...

Founder Feature: Sam Davis-Allonce of Hot N Saucy

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Sam Davis-Allonce, the founder of Hot N Saucy, a unique line of hot sau...

#153 - Buyer Spotlight: Tyler Killgore, GreenAcres Market

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Tyler Killgore, Central Buyer and Category Manager at GreenAcres Market. Tyl...

Founder Feature: Todd Harris of Plift

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy is joined by Todd Harris, co-founder and CEO of Plift, a hemp-infused beverage brand. ...

#152 Direct Store Delivery 101: Allison Taylor, Pint Size Hawaii, and Ahmed Chehade, Good Stuff

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Allison Taylor, Director of Business Development at Pint Size Hawaii, and Ahmed Ch...

Founder Feature: Matt Jacobs and Kristen Doyle of Pedestrian Project

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy explores the journey of Matt Jacobs and Kristen Hogan Doyle, co-founders of Pedestrian...

#151 - Field Sales Part 2: Namik Soltan, GNGR Labs

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Daniel Scharff in this episode of the Startup CPG podcast as he sits down with Namik Soltan, CEO of GNGR Labs and the mastermind behind GNGR Labs...

#150 - Field Sales Part 1: Sean Lynch, Halfday & Liquid Death

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Daniel Scharff in this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast as he dives deep into beverage with Sean Lynch, known as the head of sales during the b...

Fancy Foods 2024 Recap with the Startup CPG Team

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast!Grace Kennedy is joined by Patricia Menegoto and Kiki Huddleston from the Startup CPG team...

#149 - Buyer Spotlight: Roberta Townes, GNC

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with special guest Roberta Townes, a Senior Category Merchant at GNC, proud partn...

Founder Feature: Sarah Nathan of NOOISH

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy is joined by Sarah Nathan, the visionary founder behind NOOISH, a pioneering brand rev...

#148 - Meta Ads: AdCrunch, Victor Vo and Andrew DiLullo

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Andrew DiLullo and Victor Vo from AdCrunch to dive into effective strategies f...

Data Spotlight: 4th & Heart, Max Dichter and Jamie Nguyen

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this mini-episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff dives into the world of data-driven decision-making with Max Dichter, CEO of 4th &...

Founder Feature: Maria Covarrubias of Cien Chiles

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Maria Covarrubias, the founder of Cien Chiles. Maria shares her inspiri...

#147 - Rising Star: Simon Solis-Cohen, Huxley

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff leads an engaging conversation with Simon Solis-Cohen, the founder of Huxley, launched in M...

Founder Feature: Justin Wolff of Junk Theory

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy delves deep into the world of clean, plastic-free beauty with Justin Wolff, the founde...

#146 - Buyer Spotlight: Darren Viscount, Bristol Farms

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Daniel Scharff and special guest Darren Viscount, senior natural living category manager at Bristol Farms, in this episode of Startup CPG Podcast...

Founder Feature: Spencer Hoddeson, Gay Water

07 Jun 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...

#145 Distributor Trade Shows with Samuel Jacobson, HOP WTR

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Daniel Scharff in this episode of the Startup CPG podcast as he delves into the intricacies of exhibiting at distributor shows within the food an...

Founder Feature: Jia Liao, Hotpot Queen

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace Kennedy in this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast as she speaks with Jia Liao, the founder of Hotpot Queen, to explore her remarkabl...

#144 - Buyer Spotlight: Kenny Hausmann, Fresh Thyme

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, join Daniel Scharff and Kenny Hausmann, an 18-year veteran of the grocery industry, to discuss the accessibili...

Founder Feature: JoLynn Henke and Peter Clarkson

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace Kennedy in this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast as she interviews JoLynn Henke and Peter Clarkson, the co-founders of Protéger. F...