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The Startup CPG Podcast in 2025

129 episodes, newest first.

  1. 30 Dec#229The Rise of Ketone IQ: Creating a New Energy Category with Michael Brandt50m
  2. 27 DecOperator Spotlight: R&D Insights with Matt Craighead, R&D Manager Trubar38m
  3. 26 DecFounder Feature: Stephanie McGregor of RINGA31m
  4. 23 Dec#228Spotlight on Grocery Run Events with Amna Mettmann of Brause and Jocelyn Ramirez from Todo Verde31m
  5. 20 DecInvestor Spotlight: Alex Borschow, Rocana Ventures41m
  6. 19 DecFounder Feature: Amie Kesler of Carolyn's Krisps29m
  7. 16 Dec#227Operations Ask-Me-Anything with Jamie Valenti-Jordan34m
  8. 13 DecInvestor Spotlight: Nick Giannuzzi, Humble Growth39m
  9. 12 DecFounder Feature: Liv Truesdell of FROST Buttercream28m
  10. 12 DecStartup CPG's Grocery Run with KeHE4m
  11. 9 Dec#226Hungryroot 101: Launch Your Brand & Master Smart Cart Shopping51m
  12. 6 DecThe Founder Fundraising Journey: Karl Franz Williams, Founder of Uncle Waithleys45m
  13. 5 DecFounder Feature: Erica Groussman of Trubar27m
  14. 2 Dec#225Amazon vs. Your Own Website: The Great eCommerce Debate with Daybreak Agency and Gawronski Media52m
  15. 29 NovInvestor Spotlight: Jaxon Stuart, Spacestation Investments37m
  16. 28 NovFounder Feature: Linda Xu of Huā Wellness26m
  17. 25 Nov#224The Rise of Neuro Gum with Kent Yoshimura55m
  18. 22 NovInvestor Spotlight: Alex Malamatinas of Melitas Ventures32m
  19. 21 NovFounders Feature: Lucy Dana of One Trick Pony28m
  20. 18 Nov#223Startup CPG Innovation Sections at UNFI Selling Shows ft. Jubilee’s and Loopini Pizza42m
  21. 15 NovLate Stage Insights For Early Brands to Learn From: Aaron Garcia, Main Post Partners50m
  22. 14 NovFounder Feature: Tabi and Meena Hoshmand of Tursh30m
  23. 11 Nov#222Buyer Spotlight: Pastas, Pasta Sauces, Oils, and Vinegars, with Brooke Gil of Whole Foods Market44m
  24. 8 NovInvestor Spotlight: Deborah Benton of Willow Growth Partners50m
  25. 7 NovFounder Feature: Elan Halpern & Kiki Couchman of Sourmilk31m
  26. 4 Nov#221QVC 101 with Häppy Candy and Freestyle Snacks42m
  27. 31 OctFounder Feature: Suzannah Raff of Cleo+Coco29m
  28. 28 Oct#220Brain Health Ingredients 101 w/ Cognizin, Radicle Science, and Karma Water51m
  29. 25 OctInvestor Spotlight: Liz Myslik of Loft Growth Partners50m
  30. 24 OctFounder Feature: Arif Khan and Sabeen Hasan of Chikka Chikka36m
  31. 21 Oct#219Managing People at Work with Seth Goldman of JUST Ice Tea45m
  32. 18 OctInvestor Spotlight: Ben Zises, SuperAngel.Fund54m
  33. 17 OctFounder Feature: Haylee Jordan and Tom Eddleston of FABRIC38m
  34. 14 Oct#218Forecasting 101 with Graza & Drivepoint1h 02m
  35. 11 OctOps Spotlight: Laura Romano of Graza51m
  36. 10 OctFounder Feature: Ollie & Sophie Spring of OOSO Sparkling Tea35m
  37. 7 Oct#217Creative Briefs 101 with Janice Greenwald and Kat Karpati58m
  38. 4 OctInvestor Spotlight: Tyler Morgan, BFG Partners50m
  39. 2 OctFounder Feature: Joe Cassinelli of El Nacho30m
  40. 30 Sept#216Food Labeling Law 101 with Lauren Handel57m
  41. 27 SeptInvestor Spotlight: Ryan Springer of Midnight Venture Partners46m
  42. 26 SeptFounder Feature: Sarah Hartmann of Vêsucré33m
  43. 23 Sept#215Ask-Me-Anything with Sales Pro Matt Merson48m
  44. 19 SeptFounder Feature: BJ Howard of Wild West Chocolate33m
  45. 16 Sept#214Founders & Funders: The Early Stage Investor Event of the Year44m
  46. 12 SeptFounder Feature: Greg Cahn of Tamar Date Coffee34m
  47. 9 Sept#213The Rise of Almonds with Daily Crunch and Philosopher Foods52m
  48. 5 SeptFounder Feature: Daniele Orellana of MITTS27m
  49. 2 Sept#212King of Sauce: How Eric Skae Has Grown Carbone Fine Food into a $100M+ Brand42m
  50. 29 AugFounder Feature: Bilal Othman of Huwa24m
  51. 26 Aug#211Acquisition Story: How Hector Saldivar Grew Tia Lupita Foods From a Family Recipe to a Successful Acquisition45m
  52. 23 AugInvestor Spotlight: Andrew Montgomery, Partner at Collaborative Fund49m
  53. 22 AugFounder Feature: Alyssa Fernandez of Ollin28m
  54. 19 Aug#210Commodity Boards 101 with California Walnut Board and Doosra47m
  55. 16 AugInvestor Spotlight: Alcohol & Vice Investing with Jason Sherman of Top Shelf Ventures52m
  56. 15 AugFounder Feature: Steph Nightingale of Stimmie33m
  57. 12 Aug#209Operations Law 101: Co-Mans & Distribution Deals1h 01m
  58. 9 AugOps Spotlight: Todd Hoffman, COO at Brightland56m
  59. 8 AugFounder Feature: Jesrina Arshad of PurelyB43m
  60. 5 Aug#208Fundraising Reflections with David Fudge (Aplós) and Amanda Amos (Collaborative Fund)1h 10m
  61. 2 AugInvestor Spotlight: Greer Tessler and Luke Goldstein of Simple Food Ventures50m
  62. 1 AugFounder Feature: Ariel Altman and Ronny Berger of Figa Foods44m
  63. 29 Jul#207FFUPs' Shutdown: Post-Mortem & Lessons for Brands55m
  64. 25 JulFounder Feature: Sam Lejfer of Lucky Day29m
  65. 22 Jul#206Exit Interview: The Sale of Aura Bora49m
  66. 18 JulFounder Feature: Amna Mettmann of Brause38m
  67. 15 Jul#205CPG Brokers 101 with Matt Merson52m
  68. 14 JulBonus: Summer Fancy Food Show Recap46m
  69. 11 JulFounder Feature: Jenn Ko of DIME27m
  70. 8 Jul#204Investor Spotlight: Habitat Partners with Daniel Faierman46m
  71. 4 JulFounder Feature: Sue Delegan and Kim Hehir of Brutus Bone Broth39m
  72. 1 Jul#203Packaging Your Brand 101: Jamie Valenti-Jordan and Andy Kurtts54m
  73. 27 JunFounder Feature: Francesca Pittaluga of Ciao Pappy33m
  74. 24 Jun#202Buyer Spotlight: Total Wine & More1h 08m
  75. 20 JunFounder Feature - Fane He and Kyle Nguyen of The Lucky Ox30m
  76. 17 Jun#201Sales Operations 101 with So Good So You and SPS Commerce49m
  77. 13 JunFounder Feature: Grace Mittl of Absurd Snacks34m
  78. 10 Jun#200Buyer Spotlight: The FruitGuys with Erik Muller and Daria Jackson55m
  79. 7 JunBonus - Startup CPG's New Innovation Section @ UNFI Selling Shows4m
  80. 6 JunFounder Feature: Dina DiCenso of RIND29m
  81. 3 Jun#199How to Drive Velocity with Marketing with Janice Greenwald59m
  82. 30 MayFounder Feature: Brenna Turner and Joey Labes of Sake High!38m
  83. 27 May#198Startup CPG Community Updates49m
  84. 23 MayFounder Feature: Stephanie Berwick of Pastazerts33m
  85. 21 May#197AI for CPG 101 with Chris Szigeti1h 06m
  86. 16 MayFounder Feature: Cynthia Duran of Xinca Foods40m
  87. 13 May#196Corporate Structure & Financing 101 with Giannuzzi Lewendon56m
  88. 9 MayFounder Feature: Damiano Messineo of Loopini34m
  89. 8 MayBonus - Flavored Milk: How Jubilee's Is Changing the Game for Picky Eaters42m
  90. 6 May#195What Do Health and Sustainability Really Mean to Consumers?Dana Kim & Sam Kass57m
  91. 2 MayFounder Feature: Morgan Murdock of Unbothered Foods38m
  92. 29 Apr#194AI for Ops with YANY Beauty and Phenomenal Foods Co39m
  93. 25 AprFounder Feature: BJ McCaslin of Holy! Water34m
  94. 22 Apr#193How to Drive Velocity with Matt Merson51m
  95. 18 AprFounder Feature: Max Luthy of Plink!34m
  96. 15 Apr#192Summer Fancy Food Show 101 with SFA, BARIS, Earth Fare48m
  97. 11 AprFounder Feature: Marilyn Yang of Popadelics35m
  98. 9 Apr#191GNC’s Next Big Thing: Plink! and Green Regimen’s Winning Formula39m
  99. 7 Apr#190Tariffs 2.0: Hotpot Queen, Fila Manila & Circle Beverage41m
  100. 4 AprFounder Feature: Maxi Heidenblut of Häppy Candy32m
  101. 1 Apr#189Distributor Spotlight: Tim Dornfeld, KeHE56m
  102. 28 MarFounder Feature: Jenifer Shwartz of Freezcake37m
  103. 25 Mar#188Celebrity and Influencer Contracts with Foster Garvey53m
  104. 21 MarFounder Feature: Zoe Levin of Bim Bam Boo41m
  105. 17 Mar#187Expo West 2025 Debrief with S’NOODS and Whims52m
  106. 14 MarFounder Feature: Susan Hartman of Recoup Beverages38m
  107. 11 Mar#186Bootstrap Heroes: Bumpin Blends, Lentiful and Drink Wholesome56m
  108. 7 MarFounder Feature: Ranwei Chiang of Abstinence Spirits34m
  109. 4 Mar#185Commercial Kitchen vs. Co-Man: Where to Make Your First $1M of Product53m
  110. 28 FebFounder Feature: Philip Teverow of Yolélé30m
  111. 26 FebBONUS: Winter Fancy Food Show Recap40m
  112. 25 Feb#184 -Distributor Spotlight: Karen Slusher of Azure Standard45m
  113. 21 FebFounder Feature: Akua Boakye Okunseinde of Karité37m
  114. 18 Feb#183How AI is Helping CPG Brands with Lentiful and FocusFuel42m
  115. 14 FebFounder Feature: Breanna and Jared Golestani of Kokada38m
  116. 12 FebBONUS: 2025 Shelfie Awards are Here!36m
  117. 10 Feb#182Rewind: How to Crush Expo West53m
  118. 7 FebFounder Feature: Ehime Eigbe-Akindele of Sweet Kiwi31m
  119. 6 FebBonus: Tariffs 101 with Aaron Alpeter23m
  120. 4 Feb#181Buyer Spotlight: John Lane, Category Manager at Raley's42m
  121. 31 JanFounder Feature: Brian Bethke of BEAR Maple Farms34m
  122. 28 Jan#180Meet the Startup CPG Editor: Caitlin Bricker35m
  123. 24 JanFounder Feature: Jana Goodbaum of Happy Wolf35m
  124. 21 Jan#179Bootstrap Heroes: Hazard's Hop Water, SWAIR, Gourmend Foods30m
  125. 17 JanFounder Feature: Becca Wright of Piedmont Pennies33m
  126. 14 Jan#178Buyer Spotlight: Sean Goldsmith, The Zero Proof (DTC Non-Alc Retail)34m
  127. 10 JanFounder Feature: Nikki Seaman of Freestyle Snacks26m
  128. 7 Jan#177Finding Your Co-Man: Lance Schwarzkopf of Copack53m
  129. 3 JanFounder Feature: Val Emanuel of Rif Care34m