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Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #119: Daniel Goetz, GoodPopToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Goodpop founder Daniel Goetz. GoodPop is on a mission to clean up the classic treats we’re nostalgic for by offering better-for-you frozen pops and bubbly beverages made of real ingredients with less sugar and nothing artificial.
Daniel founded the company in 2009 with two core missions — reduce sugar & artificial ingredients in frozen treats + continue to do good for the community & planet. It’s working. The kid-friendly Junior Pops are currently the #1 best-selling fruit pop brand at Whole Foods.
We talk to Daniel about their mission to do good...2024-08-0252 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #98: Elisa Marshall, MamanToday on Subscribing to Wellness, we are joined by Elisa Marshall, Co-Founder of Maman. What started as an independent soho café and bakery in October 2014 is now a leading lifestyle brand that boasts cafés across New York City, Montreal, and Toronto, plus retail items so you can ‘take maman home’ with you. Open seven days a week, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods, coffee, fresh breakfast and lunch options, and seated lunch, brunch, and a full bar at selected locations. They serve a broad menu of hearty farm fresh salads, quiches, sandwiches, and of course pastries and sw...2023-10-2646 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #97: Morgan Lerner and Annie Slabotsky, GoNanasToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by GoNanas Co-Founders, Morgan Lerner and Annie Slabotsky. Morgan and Annie were neighbors in their freshman year college dorm at the University of Michigan. What started out as a love for banana bread and baking together, turned into how can they “healthify” the staple that so many people love. They started baking mini loaves and selling them locally in Ann Arbor and eventually shifted the business to baking mixes. Today they are sold all over the country and recently launched nationwide in Whole Foods. We unpack the transition from baked loaves to m...2023-10-1639 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #96: Zach & Val Fishbain, Spread The LoveToday on Subscribing To Wellness we are joined by Zach & Val Fishbain, founders of Spread The Love. Spread The Love is a self-funded food brand specializing in spreadables. They only use all-natural premium ingredients in their products and produce almond butter, peanut butter and jam in small batches. They strategically focus on e-commerce and foodservice channels throughout the US and supply select natural grocery stores. They have been self-funded since the early days and we dive in on some of the benefits and challenges of avoiding traditional VC. 2023-10-0838 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #95: Derek Flanzraich, NessToday on Subscribing to Wellness, we are joined by Derek Flanzraich, CEO of Ness. Ness is a fintech company that offers credit cards to reduce the cost of wellcare, so everyone can afford to be healthy. 2023-10-0729 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #94: Dan Schaefer and Pat Barron, Native PetToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Native Pet Co-Founders, Dan Schaefer and Pat Barron. Their products utilize whole-food and superfood ingredients to harness the healing powers found in nature to bolster the health and well-being of our pets. When Dan was looking for better nutrition for his Labrador retriever, Louie, he found that brands were really missing the mark. He quickly realized that kibble was base nutrition and if he wanted to customize Louie's diet for his own unique needs, he required a tailored regimen of kibble coupled with supplements. In an effort to make this r...2023-09-2950 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #93: Hannah Barnstable, Seven SundaysToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by founder and president of Seven Sundays, Hannah Barnstable. Seven Sundays is redefining the cereal aisle and breakfast time. The company is a certified B corp and all of their products are allergen friendly. The company started as solely a muesli brand and now in addition to muesli offers customers upcycled Sunflower Cereal, upcycled Oat Protein Cereal, keto granola, and protein oatmeal.
2023-09-2447 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #92: Max Dichter, 4th and HeartToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are Joined by 4th and Heart CEO, Max Dichter. Ghee is a filtered butter reduction, and a staple ingredient in traditional Indian cooking. It has a higher smoke point – which makes it great for cooking – is full of healthy fats like CLA, and boasts a nutty, delicious flavor. 4th and Heart is working to bring Ghee to the mainstream and is the category leader with innovating on flavor and form factor.
We talk to Max about their new ghee sticks and innovating on form, driving growth in the categor...2023-09-2435 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #91: Mark Malinsky, Sprout LivingToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by founder and CEO of Sprout Living, Mark Malinsky. Mark started Sprout in 2012. The company makes plant-based products with thoughtful formulations from the cleanest organic ingredients. The focus from the beginning has been in active nutrition, and now are slowly expanding into more functional foods and snacks geared towards everyone. The company's main product line is Epic Protein, which is a multi-source, superfood based plant protein. This is not only our favorite protein on the podcast, but this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.
2023-09-1533 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #90: Marc Washington, SupergutToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Marc Washinton, founder and CEO of Supergut. Supergut is a brand offering clinically validated and rigorously tested shakes and bars that support gut health and overall well being. We dig into what prebiotic fiber is, the role gut health plays in our everyday lives and what resistant starch is and why it's so crucial to our overall well being.
2023-08-2743 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #89: Stu Davidoff, GiganticToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Gigantic Founder, Stu Davidoff. Gigantic makes the “sortasweet candy bar.” Think about your favorite twix or hersey chocolate bar, but Plant-based and made with only 7 grams of sugar. The company has four flavors, banana pecan, almond horchata, salted peanut and double dark mink. Stu created the brand with bold, retro packaging. The bars are reminiscent of old-school candy rather than something you’d find in the health food aisle. We talk with Stu about flipping the candy aisle on its head.
2023-08-2739 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #88: Cole Riley, WellfareToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Cole Riley, Founder and CEO of Wellfare. Wellfare is the first free food program in the country focused on improving access to convenient nutrition for food-insecure households. The company offers their box known as “the better box” which partners with leading brands in the CPG space to donate foods and goods. We talk to Cole about his initial idea for Wellfare, his current markets, where he sees the future of the company and much more.
2023-08-2042 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #87: David & Arik Johnson, GenexaToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by David and Arik Johnson of Genexa. Genexa is the world’s first and only clean medicine company, reimagining the over the counter drug aisle for kids. Genexa was awarded Fast Company’s No. 1 Most Innovative Company in Wellness and raised $60M from top investors including Monogram Capital partners a few years back.
2023-08-1132 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #86: Kevin Lee, ImmiToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Kevin Lee, Co-Founder of Immi. immi reinvents the delicious Asian-American foods we love with added nutrition. The company created the world's first low-carb, high-protein, and 100% plant-based instant ramen. Each serving of immi is 5g of net carbs, 22g of protein, 19g of fiber, and 35% lower in sodium. Immi was founded to help those who suffer through chronic health conditions from poor nutrition and unhealthy diets.2023-08-0252 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #85: Jordan Karcher, CEO of Grounds and Hounds Coffee Co.Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Grounds and Hounds CEO and Founder, Jordan Karcher. Jordan started Grounds and Hounds to save rescue pups and provide great service and products that also make a positive impact on society. It all started when he adopted his own dalmatian… as a coffee lover himself he thought what better way to do good than to marry the two together.2023-07-1943 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #84: Melissa Mash, Dagne DoverToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Melissa Mash, Founder and CEO of Dagne Dover. 9 Years ago Melissa set out to launch a bag brand that thought about things you didn’t even know you needed. The care and detail that goes into each bag creation is beyond explainable. Each pocket has a purpose. We talk to Melissa about building a company from the ground up, starting with a thoughtful mission and org structure. We talk about the impact of COVID and their DTC vs retail experience. 2023-07-1942 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #83: Noah Simon-Wadell & Jungho Oh, The Coconut CultToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by The Coconut Cult team: Co-Founder Noah Simon-Wadell and Co-Founder / Creative Director Jungho Oh. The Coconut Cult believes in good health, and good health starts in the gut. On Noah’s journey to heal his inflammation, he made a radical change to his diet and experimented with probiotics to see what would regulate his digestion. During Noah’s research, he looked into yogurt brands that claim to have millions of good probiotics. But when he dug deeper and spoke to experts in the field, he discovered that all the probiotics in most...2023-07-0651 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #82: Laurel Orley, Diane Orley, and Dan Stephenson, Daily CrunchToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Laurel Orley, Diane Orley, and Dan Stephenson, Co-Founders of Daily Crunch. Daily Crunch is a women-owned, mission-driven, and sustainably sourced company that makes uniquely crunchy sprouted nut snacks that taste as good as they make you feel. Daily Crunch is a superfood-infused, sprouted nut and trail nut mix without added sugars, preservatives, or additives, as well as minimal to no oil. You can find the product in 5,000+ stores across the country. 2023-06-2635 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #81: Jash Mehta, Pop and BottleToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Jash Mehta, Co-Founder of Pop and Bottle. Pop and Bottle is redefining your daily latte ritual to be more purposeful, nourishing, and gratifying — a moment of indulgence, an act of self-care. We talk to Jash about starting a bottled latte company that was initially geared towards the female consumer and yet now is loved by everyone. We also discuss how the company has scaled, new product innovation and much more.2023-06-1633 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #80: Olivia and Ashley Khoury, HummingwayToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Hummingway Co-Founders, Olivia and Ashley Khoury. Hummingway is revolutionizing reproductive care by designing the next wave of wellness for every cycle of life. Their hero product is a period patch, which is a patch that helps to soothe period pain and cramping. The company is also helping to provide education and a full-picture toolkit to help change your relationship with your cycle and your health. 2023-06-0836 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #79: Brian Davis & Cristina Poindexter, ParableToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Brian Davis and Cristina Poindexter of Parable. Parable was created so we can all care for our brains more easily and effectively. Because as we all know when we feel good, we are better at everything else we do in our daily lives. The brain is at the center of everything we do- and we often overlook it. With a simple scoop of Parable they are making it easy to incorporate brain health into our everyday routine. 2023-06-0833 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #78: Dianna Cohen, Crown AffairToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Dianna Cohen, founder and CEO of Crown Affair. Crown Affair is a first of its kind haircare brand that empowers people to redefine their relationship with their hair through accessible luxury products, guidance, and community. Dianna is on a mission to make haircare a daily ritual. Prior to Crown Affair Dianna worked with and for a number of leading brands such as Away, Harrys, Outdoor Voices and more. We talk to Dianna about all things hair, how to get a patent on a towel, the impact of social media and...2023-05-0544 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #77: Jilly Hendrix, Body VodkaToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Jilly Hendrix, founder and CEO of Body Vodka. Body Vodka is a spirit with 25% less alcohol than standard 80 proof vodka. Body came out of the idea that not all vodka needs to be 40% alcohol volume and that the drinking experience can be redefined. Body is a product that can replace your 80 proof vodka cocktails so you can enjoy the drinks you love at a better taste and without having to pay consequences the next day. Jilly likes to say that they are all about owning your night, not having your ni...2023-04-1429 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #76: Alexandra Fine, DameToday on Subscribing to Wellness, we are joined by Alexandra Fine, Co-Founder and CEO of Dame Products. Dame was founded by smart women to make phenomenal sex toys. Dame is known for their hero SKU, Eva, which is the first hands free, strap free, non-intrusive couples vibrator. We get deep into things with Al. A conversation you don’t want to miss!2023-04-0730 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #75: Jason Karp, HumanCoToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Jason Karp, founder and CEO of Human Co. Human Co is a mission-driven holding company that invests in and builds brands focused on healthier living and sustainability. In addition to HumanCo, Jason is also Co-Founder of Hu, known for its award-winning organic chocolate and one of the fastest growing snacking companies in the U.S. Hu was sold to Mondelez International in January 2021. Prior to Hu, Jason was the Founder, CEO and CIO of Tourbillon Capital Partners, an investment fund that managed over $4 billion. We talk to Jason about incubating...2023-03-2654 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #74: Amin Bahari, Elite SweetsToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Amin Bahari, CEO of Elite Sweets. Elite Sweets is on a mission to redefine sweets. Elite Sweets is makers of The Elite Donut- A protein packed, low sugar donut, that is keto friendly, gluten free, soy free and absolutely delicious. Amir and Amin were recently named Forbes 30U30. Their donuts are all over Amazon and are starting to scale at 7-11.
2023-03-2227 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #73: Lucas Kraft, WonderbellyToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Lucas Kraft, Co-Founder and CMO of Wonderbelly. Wonderbelly Antacid™ is real medicine that fights heartburn, acid indigestion and a sour belly with the same effective, active ingredient as many of the leading brands and free from talc, dyes, artificial sweeteners, parabens and genetically modified ingredients. Wonderbelly is not only focused on developing clean and effective digestive health medicine but also working to destigmatize conversations around digestive issues and related topics.
2023-03-2125 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #72: Shane Heath, MUD/WTRToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by founder and CEO of MUD\WTR, Shane Heath. MUD\WTR is brand best known for its organic coffee alternative made with a blend of spices, mushrooms and cacao that keeps you focused, alert but doesn’t give you any of the jitters that come with coffee. We talk to Shane about his journey from UX designer to starting a CPG company, his passion for art and design, MUD’s recent SKU expansion and much more.2023-02-2745 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #71: Samantha Pantazopolous & Dylan Barbour, VizerToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Vizer Co-Founders, Dylan and Samantha. Vizer is an app that allows you to track your steps and donate meals and is currently one of the most popular Health and Fitness apps in the app store. Vizer users have donated 1.32 million meals to date. As soon as a user hits 30 minutes of exercise or 10,000 steps in a day, they’re able to donate a meal, which is furnished by one of Vizer’s promotional partners. Nothing better than moving your body and doing good.2023-02-2223 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #70: Katie Spies, MaevToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Katie Spies, CEO and Founder of Maev. Maev is on a mission, making meticulously researched and thoughtfully designed wellness products for dogs. Maev’s daily vitamins and raw food are all human-grade, complete and balanced, and formulated by veterinary nutritionists. Maev closed a $10M Series A led by VMG partners in late 2022.2023-02-0432 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #69: Trent Ward, FORMEToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Trent Ward, CEO and founder of Forme Life, A connected fitness company combining a Mirror-like display with the strength training elements of Tonal. Trent came up with the idea for the machine when he realized first hand that his busy lifestyle made it hard to get to the gym so he wanted to craft a complete at-home fitness studio. We talk to Trent about the at-home fitness space, 1:1 coaching and the future of fitness.2023-01-2438 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #68: Ty Haney, JoggyToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Ty Haney, former founder of Outdoor Voices and current founder of Joggy. Joggy is approaching CBD in a novel manner. They formulate a dynamic range of plant-based energetics to provide you with steady energy throughout the day, help you maintain focus, find center during stressful moments + bring you a sense of calm before bed. The CBD+ formulations are engineered to support full-spectrum activity and utilize a proprietary water-based, lipid encapsulation delivery system which increases stability, potency of our scientifically studied dosages, and bioavailability.2023-01-2039 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #67: Dry January Edition - Scout Brisson, De SoiToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by CEO of De Soi, Scout Brisson. Prior to De Soi, Scout worked in consulting and co-founded another consumer brand. De Soi is co-founded alongside Katy Perry and is inspired by the french ethos of pressure and restraint - the company makes sparkling non-alcoholic aperitifs with natural adaptogens. We talk to Scout about building a celebrity brand, common misconceptions about non-alcoholic and much more!2023-01-1224 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #66: Dry January Edition - Ryan Hanson, Surely WinesToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by founder and CEO of Surely Wines, Ryan Hanson. Surely Wines are premium non-alcoholic wines that allow you to enjoy the same great taste but without the hangover the next day. Prior to Surely Ryan worked at Perfect Keto. We talk to Ryan about the rise in the non-alcoholic movement, Surely’s expansion and much more.2023-01-0527 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #65: Rachel Mansfield, grt sht venturesToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by blogger, influencer, and investor, Rachel Mansfield. Rachel leveraged her incredible knowledge of food, cooking and community to start her own early-stage consumer fund, grt sht ventures. Rachel is really able to differentiate herself in the space as she has access to her followers which allows her to really see if a product is viable. We talk to Rachel about her own blog, how she likes to work with consumer brands and her journey from food blogger to investor.2022-12-2333 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #64: Josh Belinsky, Slate MilkToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Josh Belinsky. Co-Founder of Slate Milk. Slate sells strength and energy through delicious, all natural cans of chocolate milk and lattes that are better for our health and our planet. Josh and Manny became lactose intolerant during their teens and overtime realized that innovation was lacking in the chocolate milk space. Fast forward to 2022 and you can find slate in thousands of stores2022-12-2032 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #63: Christy Goldsby, Honey Mama'sToday on subscribing to wellness we are joined by Honey Mama’s founder, Christy Goldsby. Christy founded Honey Mamas on a mission to create a better for you indulgence that would leave you feeling nourished, vibrant and still be delicious. Honey Mama’s is a refrigerated chocolate truffle bar, made with raw foods, raw chocolate, raw honey, coconut oil, sprouted almonds and is organic, nutrient rich, gluten free, dairy free, soy free, and paleo. We talk to Christy about her unique flavor innovation, how her chocolate bar differs from the typical chocolate bar, being a refrigerated product and many more...2022-12-1429 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #62: Brian Bolze, Core by HypericeToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Brian Bolze, Co-Founder and CTO of Core by Hyperice. Brian started working on the idea when he was at Stanford and launched it to the world in 2020. Core was later acquired by Hyperice in 2021. Core’s vibrations center your attention during meditation, and the biosensors give you feedback to see your body’s physical response, including your heart rate variability (HRV), a leading indicator of wellness. This is a fruitful conversation that will for sure leave you feeling grounded.2022-12-0835 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #61: Steven Borrelli, CutsToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Cuts Founder and CEO, Steven Borrelli. Cuts is on a mission to inspire those to compete and win in the sport of business. It was in one business meeting that Steven realized there needed to be clothing that fit well, was comfortable, but was not a suit or a button down shirt. Cuts has clothing for both men and women, designed with timeless style, versatility and comfort. We talk to Steven about the competitive landscape, how he even began making clothing and why Cuts is set up to win!
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Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #60: Sandro Roco, SanzoToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Sanzo founder and CEO, Sandro Roco. The idea for Sanzo originated when Sandro, a queens-born Filipino American, was walking through an Asian Super-market in Manhattan’s Koreatown and he noticed there was a gap between American brands and the legacy Asian brands. Sanzo is a Asian-inspired sparkling water made with real fruit and zero added sugar. We talk to Sandro about the crowded beverage market, educating his consumer and so much more!
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1) Sanzo raised a $10M Series A in early 2022 led by CircleUp Gr...2022-11-2225 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #59: Anthony Vennare, Fitt InsiderToday on Subscribing To Wellness, we are joined by Anthony Vennare, Co-Founder of Fitt Insider. Fitt Insider is a newsletter, podcast, and community of industry-leading operators. Fitt Insider is building the platform for the future of fitness and wellness.
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1) Newsletter: Industry news and analysis delivered free every Tuesday.
2) Podcast: A weekly interview show featuring conversations with industry leaders.
3) Fund: Investing in early-stage companies across fitness, wellness, and health.2022-11-1633 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #58: Carli Blum & Chelsea Fisher, SunscoopToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Sunscoop founder Carli Blum and Co-Founder and Chelsea Fisher. Sunscoop is a plant based ice cream company that is reimaging classic favorite flavors with organic ingredients and superfood twists. Chelsea and Carli have created an ice cream brand that is not only delicious, but also makes you feel good. We talk about their flavor innovation, their recent rebrand, navigating freezer space and so much more!
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1) Carli originally founded Sunscoop out of her own love of ice cream but no longer could enjoy what...2022-11-1031 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #57: Alec Jaffe, Alec's Ice CreamToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Founder and CEO of Alec’s Ice Cream, Alec Jaffe. Former USC football player turned ice cream maker, Alec is on a mission, creating an ice cream made up of the worlds only certified regenerative organic A2 dairy and carbon neutral regenerative cane sugar. This ice cream is actually making a positive impact on the planet. We unpack all of these buzz words with Alec to understand what exactly A2 dairy is and better understand the regenerative farming techniques they are using.
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1) Alec's sup...2022-11-0924 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #56: Michael Chernow, Kreatures of HabitToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by restauranter and founder Michael Chernow. Michael is the founder of NYC well-known restaurants Seamore’s and the co-founder of the meatball shop. Most recently he founded Kreatures of Habit. Kreatures of Habit launched with their signature product, The PROATAGONIST—a high protein, instant, superfood oatmeal. Michael’s personal journey led to the creation of this incredible oatmeal blend. He has been eating oatmeal every single morning for over 20 years and believes that habit building is at the foundation to create change. We talk to Michael about his daily habits, building a CPG...2022-10-3139 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #55: Paul Voge, Aura BoraToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Paul Voge, Co-founder and CEO of Aura Bora. Aura Bora is a sparkling water made from herbs, fruits, and flowers for earthly tastes and heavenly feelings. Their products feature innovative flavors, differentiated ingredients, and wild, whimsical branding. This is a super fun conversation that might leave you feeling extra thirsty.
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1) Aura Bora closed its Series A funding round, bringing total financing to more than $10 million in September. The funding round was led by Siddhi Capital, with participation from Consumer Ventures, Gaingels, Seaside Ventures...2022-10-2625 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #54: Diana Jarrar, MAGICDATESToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Diana Jarrar, founder of MAGICDATES. MAGICDATES is on mission to combat the refined sugar epidemic by harnessing the natural sweet power of dates. MAGICDATES is a plant-based snack that is paleo and contains NO added sugar. Just the sweet ancient truth!
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1) Our favorite: Dark Chocolate; former Shark Tank guests. 2) MD is the only better-for-you snack company using dates as symbol of cultural connection2022-10-2423 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #53: Elizabeth Stein, Purely ElizabethToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Elizabeth Stein. Founder and CEO of Purely Elizabeth, one of the most recognizable Gluten Free brands out there. The company was founded 13 years ago and has since grown from just mixes to granola, cold cereal, oatmeal and much more. We talk to Elizabeth about the company’s inception, how she has seen the industry shift throughout her years in CPG, her recent brand refresh and much more.
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1) In early 2022, Purely Elizabeth announced the closing of a $50M Series B financing round co-led by the...2022-10-1937 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #52: Jeff Richards, MooalaToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Founder of Mooala, Jeff Richards. Mooala is an organic, dairy-free beverage and snack company committed to raising the standards of quality, innovation, and social responsibility in the food industry.
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1) Mooala pioneered bananamilk and drives a strong point of differentiation in the crowded plant-based milk space. 2) Mooala is like a koala, but has cow spots. He loves hiding and we think his favorite color is blue.2022-10-1729 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #51: Adam Putterman, OursToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Co-Founder of Ours, Adam Putterman. Adam started Ours to make couples therapy more accessible, destigmatized and designed for young, modern couples. Adam and Jessica believe that it’s never too early to proactively invest in your relationship and that every couple should go to couples therapy. Their vision is a world where relationships are happier, healthier, and longer-lasting; where couples look back on their relationships when they’re old and gray and smile because it was everything they wanted.
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1) Ours is shifting the conv...2022-10-1122 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #50: Kat Cole, Athletic GreensToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by COO and Board of Directors at Athletic Greens, Kat Cole. Prior to Athletic Greens, Kat served as president and COO of Focus Brands, parent company of Cinnabon, Auntie Anne’s, Moe’s and Carvel. Athletic Greens is one of the fastest-growing nutrition companies in the US and after advising Athletic greens for many years, Kat finally decided to take the jump and join the company full time. We absolutely loved this conversation and we know you will too!
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1) Athletic Greens core product, AG1 was...2022-10-0451 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #49: Andrew Benin, GrazaToday on Subscribing to wellness we are joined by Co-Founder and CEO of Graza, Andrew Benin. Graza is high quality olive oil that is meant to be squeezed, not saved. Yes, you heard us - it comes in a squeezable bottle. Easy to squeeze right into a pan to cook with or as a drizzle to finish off any great dish. We unpack the olive oil industry with Andrew and better understand what we all get wrong about high quality olive oil.
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1) We talked to Andrew right from where it all started...2022-09-2734 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #48: Denise Woodard, Partake FoodsToday on subscribing to wellness we are joined by Denise Woodard, Founder and CEO of Partake Foods. Partake is on a mission to include everyone at the table - their products, which currently include cookies and baking mixes are gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO and free of the top 14 allergens.
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1) Denise started partake because of her daughter and she wanted everyone to feel that they could enjoy foods without worrying about allergies. 2) We talk to Denise about the companies inception, some of her biggest struggles along the way and how she sees Partake differentiating i...2022-09-2028 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #47: Becca Millstein, FishwifeToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Co-Founder and CEO of Fishwife, Becca Millstein. Fishwife is female-founded company aiming to make ethically-sourced, premium, and delicious tinned seafood a staple in every cupboard. We dig deep with Becca about how fish is labeled at the grocery store, the origin story and much more.
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1) Fishwife sources from responsibly managed fisheries and aquaculture farms to bring the vibrance of Spanish tinned fish culture to the North American table. 2) They recently dropped a killer collaboration with Graza and Diaspora. 2022-09-1328 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #46: Michael Brandt, HVMNToday on Subscribing to wellness we are joined by Co-Founder and CEO of HVMN, Michael Brandt. HVMN stands for Health Via Modern Nutrition and its first product is a liquid ketone supplement called Ketone IQ. The product was developed alongside the US military and top universities to deliver all of the incredible benefits for energy and cognitive performance in a single bottle. We talk to Michael about his personal exercise passion, what exactly a ketone is and how HVMN is looking to disrupt the space.2022-08-3134 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #45: Katie Kaps, HigherDOSEToday on Subscribing to wellness we are joined by Co-Founder and Co-CEO of HigherDOSE, Katie Kaps. HigherDOSE is a one-of-a-kind spa experience at the intersection of wellness, health & beauty. Combining the benefits of infrared and healing light therapy, HigherDOSE’s signature services promise to leave consumers feeling euphoric and rejuvenated -- truly glowing from the inside out. We talk to Katie about their Infrared Sauna blanket, temperature regulation and how we can all benefit from using hot and cold therapies.
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1) HigherDOSE has amassed a cult-like following of celebrities, influencers, health aficionados and ti...2022-08-1826 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #44: Christopher Gavigan, Prima & The Honest CompanyToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Christopher Gavigan, Founder of Prima & Co-Founder of The Honest Company. Prima offers an incredible lineup of pure and potent plant therapeutics for skin, body, and mind. Prima's portfolio is inspired by nature and backed by science to combat stress and target issues at their source.
Episode Fun Facts: 1) Christopher also Co-founded The Honest Company alongside Jessica Alba. The Honest Co is now a publicly traded company and available in over 32,000 locations worldwide. 2) Prima boasts one of the genuinely highest quality CBD creams on the market. 2022-08-1040 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #43: Carolyn Yachanin, Copina CoToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Carolyn Yachanin, Founder of Copina Co. Copina Co. is a fast-growing beauty & wellness company bringing nature's best plant botanicals to your daily routines. Their flagship product is a plant-based collagen powder blend coming in several great-tasting flavors (perfect to add to your smoothies, protein shakes, coffee, tea and more). Carolyn is a true expert on collagen and provides some great info in this episode.
Episode Fun Facts: 1) Copina Co's collagen blends come in awesome flavors, including our personal favorite, matcha. 2) Carolyn is also CMO of Bright People Foods.2022-08-0321 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #42: Jake Karls, Mid-Day SquaresToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Jake Karls, Co-Founder of Mid-Day Squares. Mid-Day Squares is the "the first FUNCTIONAL CHOCOLATE BAR." It was designed for those on the go that want to cut their hunger and cravings in between meals. It’s made entirely with superfoods and raw, vegan, gluten-free and organic ingredients. Most importantly its made with real chocolate and tastes just like chocolate. Jake and Co. have created a cult following with a wildly authentic media strategy.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) The company raised a $10M Series C led by Siddhi Cap...2022-07-2725 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #41: Ted Fleming, Partake BrewingToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Ted Fleming, Founder of Partake Brewing. The Partake team crafts great-tasting, low-calorie, non-alcoholic beer that you can proudly drink without judgement on any occasion.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) The brand was born in Canada and is quickly expanding in the USA. 2) Partake raised a $17 million dollar Series B in early 2022 with participation from PowerPlant, CircleUp, Amberstone, Barrel Ventures, and several others.2022-07-1920 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #40: Jamie Schwartz, Remedy DrinksToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Jamie Schwartz, COO of Remedy Drinks. Remedy drinks is a rapidly growing kombucha brand. The team makes the tastiest, healthiest live cultured drinks chock-full of live cultures, organic acids and antioxidants and other all natural goodness that's good for your gut and overall wellbeing. Remedy drinks also naturally contain no sugar.
Episode Fun Facts: 1) Remedy Drinks is a global brand, founded in Melbourne, Australia. 2) Jamie's historical experience ranges from operating to investing as a former member of the CAVU ventures team. 2022-07-1234 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #39: Alex Bayer, Genius JuiceToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Alex Bayer, Founder of Genius Juice. Genius juice is a blend of organic coconut meat and coconut water that makes a creamy smoothie without the use of concentrates or preservatives. Genius Juice was awarded as a Bevnet smoothie of the year and is expanding its retail presence rapidly.
Episode Fun Facts: 1) Alex also hosts a great podcast of his own called 15 minutes of Genius as well as Friday Vibes. 2) Genius raised oner $1M on the Republic in 2021. 2022-07-0626 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #38: Patrick Dossett, MadeforToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Patrick Dossett, Founder of Madefor. Madefor is a simple ten-month program that harnesses the proven power of neuroscience to elevate your mental and physical baselines while cultivating a mindset that allows you to achieve everything you were truly made for.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) Prior to attending Wharton, Patrick was a Navy Officer for 9 years. 2) Patrick also founded the Tip of the Spear Foundation supporting Special Ops personnel in times of need. 2022-06-3028 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #37: Jen Zeszut & Deborah Luster, GoodlesToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Jen Zeszut & Deborah Luster of Goodles. Goodles is a preposterously delicious, protein-packed, veggie-boosted, overdue reimagining of our beloved mac & cheese.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) Gooder Foods (Goodle's parent company) closed $6.4 million in late 2021 to fuel their launch and expansion strategy. Backers include Springdale Ventures, Willow Growth Partners, Third Craft, Gingerbread Capital, Purple Arch Ventures and First Course Capital. 2) Actress Gal Gadot is a founding partner and heavily involved in executing Goodle's large vision. 2022-06-2125 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #36: Corey Scholibo, WileToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Corey Scholibo, COO and Co-Founder of Wile. Wile is a holistic, plant-based wellness line for grown women 40-plus, rooted in hormonal and emotional balance. Created in partnership with endocrinologists and naturopaths, Wile is led by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs, serving the 30+ million mid-life women ignored by brands and the medical establishment yet overburdened with expectations.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) Prior to Wile, Corey co-founded and scaled Repurpose, a plastic-free tableware and trash bag company to over 17K stores. 2) Wile recently announced a $3M fundraise with participation...2022-06-1526 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #35: Yanni Hufnagel, Lemon PerfectToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Yanni Hufnagel, CEO and Founder of Lemon Perfect. Lemon Perfect is a hydrating lemon water with five calories, zero sugar, and no artificial flavors or sweeteners.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) Prior to starting Lemon Perfect, Yanni was a collegiate basketball coach holding roles at several universities such as University of Nevada, Berkely, and Vanderbilt. 2) Earlier this year Yanni closed a $31M Series A with a strong group of investors including Beechwood Capital, Goat Rodeo Capital, Melitas Ventures, and Beyonce Knowles-Carter. 2022-06-0829 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #34: Cameron Rogers, Freckled FoodieToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Cameron Rogers, Founder of Freckled Foodie. Freckled Foodie and Friends, hosted by Cameron Rogers, is a podcast focused on making healthy living approachable. Joined by her knowledgeable friends, Cameron dives in to topics that many find intimidating in an effort to break down the barrier. Whether it be learning how to cook, creating your own company, managing food waste, or treating your mental health, there are no topics too personal to discuss.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) Cameron spent over 5 years on Wall Street before transitioning into her...2022-05-3132 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #33: Ben Van Leeuwen, Van Leeuwen Ice CreamToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Ben Van Leeuwen, Co-Founder of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. Van Leeuwen is an iconic ice cream company with scoop shops located all throughout the USA in states such as New York, California, Texas, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and more. They also are present in hundreds of retailers nationwide and continue to prioritize sourcing the highest quality real ingredients from around the world.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) Van Leeuwen recently did a partnership with Kraft Mac n Cheese! 2) Outside of their pure dairy portfolio, Van Leeuwen boasts a gr...2022-05-2522 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #32, Nathan Cooper, Barrel VCToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Nathan Cooper, Founder of Barrel Ventures. Barrel VC is a seed stage VC fund based in the heart of the Midwest. Barrel leverages decades of experience of operating, scaling, and investing in companies to help early-stage entrepreneurs propel their ideas forward.
Episode fun facts: 1) Barrel focus on Food and Beverage, Food-Tech, Consumer, Retail-Tech, D2C Infrastructure, and Supply Chain. 2) Prior, to Barrel, Nate founded Wise Apple and L3 Hospitality Group. 3) Barrel was an early investor Olipop, which raised a $30M Series B at a $200M valuation in early 2022. 2022-05-1919 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #31, Ashley Thompson, MushToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Ashley Thompson, Founder of Mush. Mush is a ready to eat, overnight oats company. Her mission is to make breakfast eating healthier, starting with this delicious staple.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) Ashley left her demanding job on Wall Street to start Mush. 2) Mush is differentiating through its ready to eat status and flavor variation. 2022-05-1121 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #30, Ari Tulla, Elo HealthToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Ari Tulla, Founder of Elo Health. Elo is focused on optimizing human performance by using biomarkers, cutting-edge AI, and expert guidance to deliver smart supplements calibrated for an individual’s unique data driven needs. Earlier in his career, Ari was head of content for Nokia’s mobile gaming platform as well as Head of Nokia’s App Studio. He was also founder of BetterDoctor, which was ultimately acquired by Vestar Capital backed Quest Analytics.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) Elo is one of the first companies combining health tracki...2022-05-0528 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #29: Jordan DeCicco, Super CoffeeToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Jordan DeCicco, Founder and COO of Super Coffee. Jordan, a former college basketball player, originally founded Super Coffee in his college dorm room as a low-sugar clean energy solution that helped him cope with the challenges of being a student athlete. Soon after he joined forces with his brothers, Jake and Jimmy as they entered the Georgetown Summer launch program.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) The team has come a long way surpassed $100M in annual sales at a valuation around $500M. 2) AB InBev is on their side a...2022-04-2728 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #28: Elena Guberman, TBHToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Elena Guberman, CEO of TBH. TBH (To Be Honest) is taking on the Nutella category with a much healthier offering that is free from palm oil, vegan, has 3x the protein and 50% less sugar than conventional Nutella.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) The brand was co-founded by Stranger Things star, Noah Schnapp. 2) Elena is a CPG veteran with prior roles at Rodeo CPG, Peeled Snacks, Little Duck Organics, Zero to CPG, and other roles focused on sustainability. 2022-04-2028 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #27: Matt Lombardi, BeamToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Matt Lombardi, Co-Founder of Beam. Beam is hemp-derived supplement company focused on providing the highest grade broad-spectrum CBD solutions for energy, sleep, balance, recovery, and hydration.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) Matt was a former professional hockey player and originally met his co-founder, Kevin Moran, at Boston College. 2) Beam boasts a series of professional athlete users including Baker Mayfield and Danica Patrick.2022-04-1323 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #26: Ellis Fried, SmplToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Ellis Fried, Founder of Smpl. Smpl is a portfolio of enhanced snack bars made with superfoods, adaptogens and nootropics for daily wellness.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) Smpl was recently accepted into Juice Press nationally. 2) The portfolio aims to decomplexify health and wellness with a focus on Calm, Focus, Energy, and Immunity. 2022-03-3121 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #25: Amanda Goetz, House of WiseToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Amanda Goetz, Founder of House of Wise. Amanda was a former marketing VP at a wedding company and founded House of Wise after discovering the power of quality CBD as a means of navigating major stressors in her personal life.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) HOW gummies focus on the 3S's: Sex, Stress, and Sleep. 2) Amanda is a health nut and was a former fitness instructor. 2022-03-2325 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #24: Amy Zitelman, SoomToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Amy Zitelman, Co-Founder of Soom. Soom produces tahini & tahini products used by award-winning chefs and home cooks around the USA.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) Amy founded Soom with her two sisters out of a passion for sesame seeds. 2) Foodservice has been a key channel for Soom's expansion and we dig deep into the challenges of foodservice execution in this episode. 2022-03-1526 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #23: Jake Bullock, CannToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Jake Bullock, Co-Founder of Cann Beverages. Cann is the #1 selling THC-infused beverage in California and Jake and Luke are reshaping social drinking with their microdosed, non-alcoholic, vegan, gluten free, low-calorie beverages that deliver a perfect, uplifting feeling. Jake spent time at Bain & Company and Bain Capital prior to getting his MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) Cann comes in Low THC, Higher THC, and unspiked variants, serving a variety of consumer preferences. 2) The team just announced a $27M Series A round...2022-03-0120 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #22: Katie Wilson, BelliWelliToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Katie Wilson, Co-Founder of BelliWelli. Katie founded BelliWelli with her husband, Nick Wilson. Katie was previously a celerity matchmaker and also worked as the Chief Dating Expert at Match.com. Katie founded BelliWelli, a low FODMAP nutrition bar, as she personally suffers from IBS and found minimal dietary IBS solutions available.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) BelliWelli nutrition bars are low FODMAP certified by Monash University, contain nutritious probiotics, and are vegan/gluten free/sugar alcohol free. 2) The portfolio boasts a lineup of unique flavors including Lemon White C...2022-02-2326 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #21: Jared Stein, Monogram CapitalToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Jared Stein, Founding and Managing Partner of Monogram Capital. After graduating from the Stanford GSB, Jared spent several years at Golden Gate Capital before starting Monogram. Jared sits on the boards of County Archer Provisions, Genexa, Olipop, and Foxtrot.
Episode Fun Facts:
1) Jared recently led Olipop's Series B alongside a stacked group of celebrity investors including Camila Cabello and The Jonas Brothers. 2) Jared is a San Diego native and has a huge passion for health and wellness. 3) The Monogram portfolio stretches across branded products and real e...2022-02-1621 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #20: Emily Schildt, Pop Up GrocerToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Emily Schildt, Founder of Pop Up Grocer. Pop Up Grocer is the destination to discover new grocery items. The rotating Pop Up features 400+ new products—from the most innovative and exciting food, beverage, home, pet, and body care brands today.
Pop Up Grocer Fun Facts:
1) Pop Up just launched in Miami and will be there until Feb 27th, 2022 (171 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127). Check out their website to see where they're at currently. 2) Emily started her career at a small yogurt startup that is now a beh...2022-02-0223 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode: #19 Mark Leavitt, Enlightened Hospitality InvestmentsToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Mark Leavitt, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Enlightened Hopitatilty Investments. Mark serves on the boards of Joe Coffee, Salt & Straw, Goldbelly, Dig and Banza. He also sits on the board of Union Square Hospitatlity Group. In 2020, Mark was included in Nation’s Restaurant News’ Top 50 Technology Power List which features the 50 most influential leaders of technology and innovation in the restaurant industry.
Mark Leavitt Fun Facts:
1) Union Square Hospitality Group has created some of New York’s most beloved restaurants, cafes, and bars including Grammercy Tavern, Daily...2022-01-2624 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #18: Sabeena Ladha, DeuxToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Sabeena Ladha, founder of Deux. Deux is a delicious healthier vegan cookie dough that can be consumed in dough form or baked conventionally. The product is gluten-free, non-GMO, packed with super food ingredients, made with coconut sugar, and low calorie. Prior to Deux, Sabeena was a marketer at PepsiCo, McKinsey consultant, and a venture studio lead at M13.
Deux Fun Facts:
1) Seven great flavors including Brownie Batter, PB, Sugar & Spice, Gingerdoodle, Birthday Cake, Cosmic Brownie, and best-seller Chocolate Chip. 2) Each flavor brings a unique functional benefit...2022-01-1925 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #17: Kabir Jain, ErewhonToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Kabir Jain, Chief Growth Officer of Erewhon, an upscale and health-centric grocery store that is quickly becoming one of LA's hottest hangouts. Erewhon is a mecca for iconic emerging CPG brands and is a great place to explore the latest health and wellness trends. Their hot bar is top notch, serving grass fed meats and my personal favorite, buffalo cauliflower.
Erewhon Fun Facts:
1) Erewhon is a certified B Corp, quite rare in the grocery sector. 2) Erewhon has reached 7 locations and is continuing to execute an ambitious g...2022-01-1421 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #16: Meeta Gournay & Dash Lilley, Three SpiritToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Meeta Gournay and Dash Lilley, Co-Founders of Three Spirit. Three Spirit is an incredible line up of functional, healthier non-alcoholic spirits crafted by plant scientists and bartenders. Each of the three flavors in the Three Spirit portfolio includes a variety of plant-based compounds such as guayasa, schisandra berry, green tea, cacao, and valerian root to name a few.
Three Spirit Fun Facts:
1) Three Spirit closed their Series A round at the end of September 2020, led by CircleUp Growth Partners. 2) The name Three Spirit embodies the three f...2022-01-0531 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #15: Anttoni Aniebonam, VeriToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Anttoni Aniebonam, founder and CEO of Veri. The Veri team is on a mission help people improve their metabolic health by helping users understand the impact of what they eat. With the Veri mobile app, users scan a wearable glucose sensor to get actionable insights and recommendations on nutrition and their lifestyle habits. Anttoni resides in Finland and prior to starting Veri, he spent 5 years at Finland’s leading accelerator program, Keywas as a co-founder and board member.
Veri Fun Facts:
1) Just 12% of Americans are considered me...2021-12-2219 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #14: Matt Weiss & Ben Cohn, Rind SnacksToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Matt Weiss and Ben Cohn, founders of Rind Snacks. Prior to Rind, Matt and Ben spent years in the finance industry with a focus on investment management. Now they are unleashing the power of the peel with Rind, a better-for-you snack brand focused on whole fruit nutrition. With a product line 'powered by the peel,' the company's craveable dried fruit blends that maximize nutrition and minimize waste, sitting at the intersection of two of the most powerful trends in CPG today, functional nutrition and sustainable snacking.
Rind...2021-12-1428 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #13: Doug Bouton, Halo TopToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Doug Bouton, Co-Founder and CEO of Halo Top International. Halo Top is an ice cream company that is marketed as a lower-calorie, lower-sugar alternative to conventional ice cream. Doug also recently founded Dojo Brands with their first product, Gatsby Chocolate.
Halo Top Fun Facts:
1) Halo Top almost failed many times and the team was ready to quit just before it took off. 2) They blew up the pipes at the copacker during their trial run and thought that was the end of it. 3) Halo Top only raised $1.5M...2021-12-0130 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #12: Kiva Dickinson, Selva VenturesToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Kiva Dickinson, founder and managing partner of Selva Ventures. Selva's mission is to invest in brands that make their consumers’ lives better. The Selva team focuses on partnering with ambitious founders as early as the seed stage to provide capital and strategic support to create big outcomes. Kiva held prior roles at TPG and CircleUp before starting the firm.
Selva Fun Facts:
1) Selva reached its 11th investment out of fund one in Q4 of 2021, investing in non-alcoholic wine company, Surely. 2) Kiva comments on the "dinner party tes...2021-11-1726 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #11: Philippe Chetrit, ToodalooToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Philippe Chetrit, founder of Toodaloo. Toodaloo is disrupting the trail mix category with novel flavors and a major boost in functional benefits. Flavors range from a sweet maple mix to a citrus spicy mix and the product is plant-based, dairy-free, non-GMO, gluten- free, and absent of processed sugars.
Toodaloo Fun Facts:
1) Toodaloo products include adaptogens such as Cordyceps, Chaga, Reishi, Lion's Mane, and Ashwaganda 2) The portfolio varies widely from a flavor profile perspective and includes Cacao, Spicy Citrus, BBQ, Maple, and my personal favorite, Coffee 3) Philippe an...2021-11-1023 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #10: Elizabeth Giannuzzi, Siren SnacksToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Elizabeth Giannuzzi, founder of Siren Snacks. After graduating from the Stanford GSB, Elizabeth decided to start Siren Snacks, a plant-based, high-protein, snack offering. The core product breaks down the conventional protein bar into pea protein based bites in an interesting variety of flavors including dark chocolate, chocolate chip cookie dough, birthday cake, and lemon poppyseed.
Siren Fun Facts:
1) Siren was started as a family business between two sisters and the original recipes were born in a dorm room kitchen. 2) The portfolio has extended into energy bites, r...2021-11-0323 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #09: Nick Cooney, Lever VCToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Nick Cooney, the Founding and Managing Partner at Lever VC, a venture capital fund investing in early stage companies in the alternative protein sector with a focus on plant-based and cultivated meat, egg and dairy companies, and more. Nick has been working in the alt protein space for over 15 years and was the Co-Founder and former Managing Trustee and Investment Committee member of the New Crop Capital venture capital trust as well as the Co-Founder and former Board Chair of the Good Food Institute, the world’s largest non-governmental organization wo...2021-10-2037 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #08: Steven Vigilante, OlipopToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Steve Vigilante, who leads business development at Ollipop. Ollipop is reinventing the soda category, offering a new kind of soda that combines the benefits of prebiotics, plant fiber, and botanicals to support your microbiome and benefit digestive health. Featured flavors include Vintage Cola, Classic Root Beer, Cherry Vanilla, Ginger Lemon, and Strawberry Vanilla. Olipops have about 9 grams of fiber, 45 calories, and less than 5 grams of sugar without artificial sweeteners. The company raised a $10 million dollar Series A in early 2020 and has been off to the races, successfully growing distribution behind...2021-10-1329 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #07: Jason Brown & Josh Campbell, Human ImprovementToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Human Improvement CEO Josh Campbell, COO, Jason Brown, and Marketing Lead, Miley Minardi. Josh started his career in finance before shifting into several retail roles at Starbucks Coffee from 2012 to 2014. Since then he has taken on a series of leadership roles at several health and wellness focused companies. Jason is a trader turned COO who held previous roles at Pollen Gear, a sustainable packaging company, and Greenlane, a leading cannabis distributor. Together, Josh and Jason started Human Improvement in 2019. Human improvement is known for their protein powder called Hi Protein...2021-10-0628 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #06: Siffat Haider, ArraeToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Arrae CEO and Co-Founder, Siffat Haider. Siff was a former magazine editor turned wellness and lifestyle entrepreneur. Siff had been undergoing many personal health issues, so she took matters into her own hands and turned to herbal remedies. Through working with and learning from leading wellness experts, Haider, along with her husband and business partner Nishant Samantray, founded Arrae, an all-natural supplement brand, to help people feel their best day-to-day. Since launching the brand in 2019, the pair have been steadily building a growing list of loyal customers
Arrae...2021-09-2933 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #05: Michael Duda, BullishToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Michael Duda, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Bullish. Mike is both a brand builder and investor with prior investments in Peloton, Harry's, Casper, Birchbox, Warby Parker, and Hu to name a few. Bullish is a uniquely structured hybrid firm: one-part creative agency, one-part consumer investment firm, in which case capabilities from both worlds are deployed to help brands transform opportunities into outcomes. Prior to founding Bullish, Mike spent 13 years at Deutsch Inc., where he became the youngest Partner in the company’s 35-year history overseeing business development, marketing, and corporate st...2021-09-2232 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #04: Matt Czarnecki, Verb EnergyToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Matt Czarnecki, the CEO and Founder of Verb energy. Matt is a leader of the clean energy revolution. He started Verb energy during his undergraduate years at Yale after concluding during some late nights in the library that an on-the-go, affordable, healthy, clean energy, and jitter-free product wasn’t readily available to consumers. As an alternative to often expensive and high-sugar coffee products, Matt and a few fellow students began developing what is today known as the verb bar. Verb bars come in over ten exciting flavors including cookie butter, va...2021-09-1525 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #03: Anna Whiteman, Coefficient CapitalToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Coefficient Capital Principal and rockstar consumer investor, Anna Whiteman. Forbes named Anna 30 Under 30: Venture Capital for 2021, Entrepreneur magazine named Anna among its 100 Powerful Women of 2020, and Business Insider has named Anna a 30 and Under: Rising Star in Venture. Anna is the founder of Rad Ladies, a network of top female founders, and actively serves on the Board of the Vinetta Project’s New York Chapter. She received her BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania
Episode Fun Facts:
1) This episode features some gr...2021-09-0835 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #02: Isabelle Steichen & Alexandra Dempster, LupiiToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Isabelle Steichen and Allie Dempster, co-founders of Lupii. Isabelle and Allie are using the small but mighty lupini bean to disrupt the protein bar industry and provide consumers with a vegan, plant-based, sustainable, high-fiber, amino-packed protein bar offering. Allie was a former marketer at PepsiCo with a focus on innovation and transformation and after facing some challenging personal health conditions, became a holistic health and wellness junkie. Isabelle is a die-hard vegan and started Lupii after experiences at IfOnly, Sawyer, and as an entrepreneur-in-residence at Human Ventures.
Lupii...2021-09-0130 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #01: Margaret Wishingrad, Three WishesToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Margaret Wishingrad, Co-Founder & CEO of Three Wishes Cereal, a family company dedicated to providing a nutritious yet delicious alternative to the popular breakfast staple. Margaret created this incredible product because she couldn’t find what she wanted for her child-- a cereal that wasn’t full of sugar and questionable ingredients. She set out to create a healthier alternative cereal- one that has more protein, less sugar, and is gluten and grain free.
Three Wishes Fun Facts:
1) Three Wishes recently launched in Whole foods and executed one...2021-08-2522 minSubscribing to WellnessEpisode #00: Welcome to Subscribing to WellnessWelcome to Subscribing to Wellness with your hosts, Daniel Faierman and Rachel Newman.
We share a passion for healthy living and will be sitting down with leading founders, investors, and executives who are committed to building a healthier world. Some areas we are particularly excited about:
Food and Beverage: Clean Energy, Plant-Based, Healthier Alcohol, Low Sugar, CBD, Hydration
Nutrition and Supplements: Personalized performance-enhancement, DTC medicine/herbal solutions, Female health, Monitoring the body via tech
Fitness: Connected platforms/devices, training methods/classes, and recovery
Thank you for joining us and s...2021-06-1600 min