362 - KEEP YOUR DIRTY FINGERS OUT OF YOUR MOUTH! Flip to Fill inventor Rao Murukurthy

What this episode covers

Rao Murukurthy, founder of Flip to Fill, explains his transition from a career in mold making and custom blow molding (including work for GNC and Denver Custom Packaging) to creating a reusable, nested scoop that sits between the jar and cap. He details how the product solves hygiene issues by preventing hand contamination, automates insertion on production lines through its nested design, and meets Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements by being large enough to avoid falling through recycling screens. The device is made from post-consumer recycled polypropylene, features modular molds for different neck sizes (89mm, 110mm, 120mm), and includes a swappable logo insert to help brands reduce COGS while maintaining user experience.