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Oh For Food's SakeTurning uncertainty into competitive advantage, with John Stapleton (Part 2)John Stapleton shares his extensive experience in the food industry, from working with early-stage businesses to his involvement in a vertical farm business.John discusses his work with Mission Ventures, an incubator accelerator focused on facilitating investments and helping small businesses grow, as well as the RegalFood Fund, an Irish-based venture capital fund for early-stage food and drink businesses.We talk about his latest venture, Fisher Farms, a vertical farm business focused on sustainable and secure food production, emphasising the benefits of the technology used and its relevance in a post-Brexit Britain.We...2024-01-1121 min
Oh For Food's SakeTurning uncertainty into competitive advantage, with John Stapleton (Part 1)Today's episode kicks off a two-part series with John Stapleton emphasising the need for a product to solve a clear consumer demand. This is a lesson he has learned through his various entrepreneurial exploits, including Little Dish and the New Covent Garden Soup Company. His discussion on scalability and the resilience of entrepreneurs resonates deeply with anyone looking to carve out a niche in the dynamic food market.John’s personal narrative of overcoming failure and self-doubt offers an honest reflection of the entrepreneurial spirit that eventually led to the success of Little Dish.This en...2024-01-0451 min