# Welcome to the Startup CPG Podcast

- Show: [The Startup CPG Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-startup-cpg-podcast)
- Published: 2020-04-24
- Length: 5m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-startup-cpg-podcast/2020-04-24-welcome-to-the-startup-cpg-podcast
- Listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/fcc20d55

## Summary

Amanda Rodriguez and Daniel Scharff, founder of the Startup CPG Network, introduce the podcast as a resource to level the playing field for small consumer packaged goods brands. They explain that the network aims to connect small brands with industry expertise and provide a platform for founders to share their stories and missions. The episode outlines the value of the network's educational events, Slack community, and publication, while highlighting Eat Just Incorporated and its band, Super Fantastics, as community supporters.

## Chapters

- [0:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-startup-cpg-podcast/2020-04-24-welcome-to-the-startup-cpg-podcast#t=17) Introduction: Amanda Rodriguez and Daniel Scharff
- [0:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-startup-cpg-podcast/2020-04-24-welcome-to-the-startup-cpg-podcast#t=43) Daniel Scharff and the Startup CPG Network mission
- [1:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-startup-cpg-podcast/2020-04-24-welcome-to-the-startup-cpg-podcast#t=88) Podcast format and featuring founder stories
- [2:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-startup-cpg-podcast/2020-04-24-welcome-to-the-startup-cpg-podcast#t=160) Community resources: Events, Slack, and publication
- [3:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-startup-cpg-podcast/2020-04-24-welcome-to-the-startup-cpg-podcast#t=202) Credits and Eat Just Incorporated connection

## Topics

- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- Startup CPG Network (company)

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