The Startup CPG Podcast
Episodes
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...
#143 Qualitative Consumer Insights: Sara Schor, Schor Insights & Strategy
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Hummingbirds. Go to hummingbirds.com/startupCPGThis episode was sponsored by Cin7. Go to cin7.com/startupcpgThis episode...
Plant-Based Indian Food: Sabah Ashraf, House of Kajaana
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Hummingbirds. Go to hummingbirds.com/startupCPGThis episode was sponsored by Cin7. Go to cin7.com/startupcpgThis episode...
#142 - Buyer Spotlight: Christine McNerney and Jason Bidart, Thrive Market
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Hummingbirds. Go to hummingbirds.com/startupCPGThis episode was sponsored by Cin7. Go to cin7.com/startupcpgThis episode...
UPC Management: Jake Deleon, Fila Manila and Alex Sorenson, Blank Slate Kitchen
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Hummingbirds. Go to hummingbirds.com/startupCPGThis episode was sponsored by Cin7. Go to cin7.com/startupcpgThis episode...
#141 Commercial Kitchens 101: Mott Smith, Amped Kitchens
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Hummingbirds. Go to hummingbirds.com/startupCPGThis episode was sponsored by Cin7. Go to cin7.com/startupcpgThis episode...
Founder Feature: Aman Blana, Growee Foods
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Grace Kennedy as she delves into the world of healthy vegetarian delights with Aman Blana, the founder of Growee Foods, in this bonus episode of ...
#140 Buyer Spotlight: Foodservice Buying with Lizz Ingrassia & Allie Cotter, Fresh Thyme
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Hummingbirds. Go to www.hummingbirds.comThis episode was sponsored by Simply Depo. Go to www.simplydepo.comIn this episo...
#139 Inventory Management for Early Brands: Cory Hebert from Cin7, and Jamie Valenti-Jordan, Catapult Commercialization Services
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Hummingbirds. Go to www.hummingbirds.comJoin Daniel Scharff in this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast together with Cor...
Community Fundraising 101: James Reina, Jibby Coffee, and Jonny Price, Wefunder
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, originally recorded as a webinar, join Daniel Scharff together with Jonny Price and James Reina as t...
#138 Buyer Spotlight: Rich Gillmore, Gelson's
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Rich Gillmore, the VP of Center Store at Gelson's. Together, they delve into t...
Gluten-Free Noodle Chips: Lauryn Bodden, S’noods
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, join Grace Kennedy together with Lauryn Bodden, the founder of S’noods as they delve into the capt...
#137 Plant-Based Dumpling Kings: Eric Wu and Adam Yee, Sobo Foods
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, join Daniel Scharff together with Eric Wu and Adam Yee, the founders of Sobo Foods, as they share their jo...
#136: Growing Jaju Pierogi with Social Media Pro Vanessa White
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Vanessa White, CEO of Jaju Pierogi. Together, they trace the remarkable journe...
#135 Recruiting 101 with Peggy Shell, Creative Alignments
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff, together with Peggy Shell, the founder of Creative Alignments delve into the challenges fa...
Expo West 2024 Recap: Trends, Brands, and Swag
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Daniel Scharff and team—Patricia Menegoto, Kiki Huddleston, and Grace Kennedy—in this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast as they delve into t...
#134 How to Make and Scale Your Product with Jamie Valenti-Jordan, Catapult Commercialization Services Part 2
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are just as excited as you are to share the second part of Jamie Valenti Jordan’s episode – How to Make and Scale Your Product.In this episod...
#133 How to Make and Scale Your Product with Jamie Valenti-Jordan, Catapult Commercialization Services Part 1
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this absolute gem of an episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Jamie Valenti-Jordan, CEO of Catapult Commercialization S...
Nowhere Bakery Swims in the Shark Tank!
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Daniel Scharff and Patricia Menegoto in this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, where they chat with Maurizio Rasti and Saphira Rasti, the...
#132 Buyer Spotlight: Chris Battaglia, Protein Category Sr Manager, Hungryroot
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff dives into the world of protein with Chris Battaglia, a seasoned expert and category lead f...
#131 The Rise of Carbone Fine Food with CEO Eric Skae
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Daniel Scharff in this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast featuring Eric Skae, the CEO of Carbone Fine Food with over 35 years of experience in b...
Fila Manila's Founder Jake Deleon Brings Filipino Flavors to Shark Tank
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Jake Deleon, the founder and CEO of Fila Manila. With a focus on...
#130 What is a CMO? With Erin Fasano (Core Foods)
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Startup GPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Erin Fasano, the chief marketing officer at Core Foods with over two decades of ex...
How to Win At Kroger
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how to get on shelf and pick the right marketing programs to do well?Join expert guests Erin, Courtney, and Holly as they share their wealth...
#129 Buyer Spotlight: Jonathan Lawrence, Fresh Thyme Market
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff dives into the vibrant world of the natural food industry with Jonathan Lawrence, Vice Pres...
How to Crush Expo West
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the vibrant world of Expo West in this episode of the Startup CPG podcast where Daniel Scharff is joined by startup CPG sales legends Matt L...
#128 Buyer Spotlight: Dwight Richmond, Town & Country Markets
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Strategy Maven Agency. Go to strategymavenagency.com Join Daniel Scharff in this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast fea...
#127 Launching on Amazon with Leon Lewis
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Strategy Maven Agency. Go to strategymavenagency.com Welcome to another episode of the Startup CPG Podcast where Daniel...
Bonus - Startup CPG's BIG Plans for 2024
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Strategy Maven Agency. Go to strategymavenagency.com Join Daniel Scharff and Startup CPG Director of Marketing & Co...
#126 The Rise of HOP WTR with Jordan Bass
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Strategy Maven Agency. Go to strategymavenagency.com Explore the success story of the innovative sparkling water infuse...
Bonus - THE BIG RELEASE of Startup CPG’s Retail Sales Tracker
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Strategy Maven Agency. Go to strategymavenagency.com This episode was sponsored by Cultivate CPG. Go to cultivatecpg.co...
#125 The Most Common Lawsuits Hitting Brands Right Now with Handel Food Law
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Strategy Maven Agency. Go to strategymavenagency.com Want to learn about the top claims against emerging CPG brands?Joi...
#124 Beer and Non-Alc Industry Trends from Pioneering Craft Brewer Dan Kopman
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Strategy Maven Agency. Go to strategymavenagency.com Something fun is brewing in this episode of the Startup CPG Podcas...
#123 Jeff Church's Lessons on Entrepreneurship, from Suja Juice $140 Million/year Success to Shutting down Rowdy Energy
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Strategy Maven Agency. Go to strategymavenagency.com Can you handle the highs, survive the lows, and still rock the run...
#122 How to Launch in Foodservice with Sales Pro Jenna Cameron Part 2
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Strategy Maven Agency. Go to strategymavenagency.com We are as thrilled as you are to unveil the second part of Jenna C...
#121 How to Launch in Foodservice with Sales Pro Jenna Cameron Part 1
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by Strategy Maven Agency. Go to strategymavenagency.com As we kick off the new year, we welcome you with 2024’s first po...
Bonus: Getting Into Retail & Tips from a Buyer
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by RangeMe. Go to rangeme.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Cin7. Go to cin7.com/startupcpgThis episode was spons...
#120 Proven Sales Strategies on How to Launch Your CPG Brand with Aaron Barnholt from Cultivate CPG
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by RangeMe. Go to rangeme.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Cin7. Go to cin7.com/startupcpgEver wondered how succ...
#119 Lil Bucks: Cultivating Health and Sustainability Through Buckwheat with Founder Emily Griffith and Luke Peterson from A-Frame Farm
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by RangeMe. Go to rangeme.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Cin7. Go to cin7.com/startupcpgThis episode was spons...
#118 From Bicycle Beginnings to Global Recognitions with Chlorophyll Water Founder, Matt Levine
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by RangeMe. Go to rangeme.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Cin7. Go to cin7.com/startupcpgIn this episode of the...
#117 Rebranding, Fundraising, and the Success Behind Launching Myles Comfort Foods at Target with Myles Powell
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by RangeMe. Go to rangeme.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Cin7. Go to cin7.com/startupcpgIn this episode of the...
Meet Season 4's Host - Startup CPG's Founder Daniel Scharff
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Startup CPG Podcast! I’m Jessi Freitag and it’s been my pleasure to be your host for Season 3 of the show since August 2021. It’s...
#116 TOAST-IT Makes a Deal on Shark Tank! All the Details from Inside the Tank with Founders Coco & Mafe
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by RangeMe. Go to rangeme.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Floret. Go to tryfloret.com/startupcpgThis episode wa...
#115 Pure Gold Series: Lessons on Iterating from Seth Goldman + Updates on Eat the Change & Just Ice Tea
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by RangeMe. Go to rangeme.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Floret. Go to tryfloret.com/startupcpgThis episode wa...
#114 Driving Trial at Retail with Digital Rebates + Key Insights on Latest Natural Shopper Trends with Social Nature
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by RangeMe. Go to rangeme.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Floret. Go to tryfloret.com/startupcpgThis episode wa...
#113 Brewing Crooked Owl Hard Tepache with Founders Cam & Dave Bailey
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by RangeMe. Go to rangeme.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Floret. Go to tryfloret.com/startupcpgThis episode wa...
#112 Naturally Nourishing Treats for Hormonal Balance with Gita Vellanki, Founder of Neeshi
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by RangeMe. Go to rangeme.com/startupcpgToday I’m excited to feature one of the backpack brand winners from Startup CPG’...
#111 Twrl Milk Tea: Boba is the New Sprinkle & Twrling into Sprouts, Costco, & Pop Up Grocer
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by RangeMe. Go to rangeme.com/startupcpgI’m so excited today to learn from Twrl Milk Tea, a long time and very active mem...
From turning down Shark Tank offers to raising $2.7 million for Nopalera with Sandra Velasquez (2023)
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by RangeMe. Go to rangeme.com/startupcpgWe’re bringing you an episode from the archives today while I’m on vacation - s...
#110 Recapping Expo East 2023: The End of An Era
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was sponsored by RangeMe. Go to rangeme.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Graphite Financial. Go to graphitefinancial.com/cpgIt...
#109 The Third Annual Shelfies Awards Ceremony Live!
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a special recording of our first LinkedIn LIVE podcast episode where we announced the winners of the third annual Startup CPG She...
#108 Getting Discovered: How to Leverage RangeMe & RangeMe's Roots in Supporting Emerging Brands
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s tough getting buyers’ attention, let alone getting them all the information they need to review your product. In 2014, a fellow emerging CPG ...
How Liquid Death is Murdering Lame Marketing with Hamid Saify (2023)
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're bringing you an episode from the archives, our most popular episode of all time that played this January of 2023 and was with Liquid D...
#107 How to Turbocharge Your CX: DTC Marketing Learnings from Mr. Beast's Feastables on Chatbots, SMS, & Retention with Jess Cervellon
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we get to learn from an incredible marketing and customer experience expert and leader. Jess Cervellon is the Vice President of Customer Experie...
#106 Shelfies Finalists & Trends from Startup CPG's 2023 Awards
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s awards season! Well at least here at Startup CPG it is. If you aren't aware, we have our very own annual industry award competition at Startup ...
#105 Equity Crowdfunding Insights: How Ghost Town Oats is Cultivating Community & Opportunities with Ezra Baker
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last time we talked about equity crowdfunding on the show, many of you let me know that you wanted more equity crowdfunding content. When I saw that G...
#104 How Project Potluck is Creating a More Inclusive, Equitable, and Colorful CPG Industry with Kathleen Casanova
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m so excited to introduce you to today’s guest and for the chance to feature an incredible organization everyone in CPG should know about, Proje...
#103 Reimagining Multivitamins: Tend's Real Food Supplements for Pregnancy and Beyond with Co-Founders Hannah & Behzad Varamini
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guests are active members of the Startup CPG community and were a crowd favorite Backpack Brand at Startup CPG’s Expo West Alley Rally! Ha...
#102 Beyond the Certificate: How to Navigate Insurance Related to Fundraising and Inventory with Amelia Risk
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t always love talking about insurance, but I love talking about insurance with today’s guest, Danielle Holyoake, because I always learn so m...
#101 Celebrating 10 Years of Growth: Family, Foodservice, and Forging your Own Path with Soom's Amy Zitelman
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Making it to the 10 year mark as a food business is no small feat, and our friends at Soom Foods just passed their 10 year anniversary. Today we are j...
#100 Toasting to 100 Episodes of The Startup CPG Podcast with Our Favorite Moments
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a celebration. A celebration of 100 episodes of The Startup CPG Podcast! Can you believe it? If you’ve been listening since the...
#99 Navigating the Foodservice Landscape: Key Players and Their Roles (Distributors, Buying Groups, Operators, & more)
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m so excited to bring back a very popular guest from last year, Jenna Cameron, for another foodservice episode! We released episode #74 with Jenna...
#98 Reimagining Grocery Shopping: Instacart's AI-Powered Future with ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re hearing a lot about AI, artificial intelligence these days, especially with the release to the public of Chat GPT, which may of you have been ...
#97 Co-Packing 101: Tapping into a Motherlode of Co-Packing Wisdom
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the hottest topics in our Slack community is brands looking for the right co-packer, and since this is something that I often help brands navig...
#96 How to Understand the Unit Economics of a CPG Company with Graphite Financial
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are in the Startup CPG Slack #finance channel, you’ll regularly see tons of questions about projections, cash flow, and unit economics, so I’...