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Solely: Simon Sacal

In this episode I am joined by Simon Sacal, CEO of Solely, a vertically integrated clean fruit snack company that diverts over 1.6 million pounds of fruit waste a month. Solely is the fastest-growing natural fruit snack brand in the U.S., with consumers purchasing nearly $100 million worth of products in the last five years.

Simon transformed Solely from a small operation in Mexico to a thriving brand sold in over 30,000 stores across the U.S. Solely is projected to achieve over 70% year-over-year growth in 2023 and diverted approximately 20 million pounds of "ugly" fruit last year.

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Ro(man) & Snagged.com: Rob Schutz

In this episode I am joined by Rob Schutz , Co-Founder of Ro and Snagged.com. Rob started TWO +$1B companies and now spends his time hunting premium domains. Rob is also the co-founder of Ro(man), the DTC health company last valued at $7B, and employee #7 + former VP of Growth at Bark(box), where he helped grow the company from $0 to a $100M in run rate.

Rob started Snagged to help entrepreneurs, startups and established businesses track down and buy premium domain names––a market soon to be worth $4B by the end of the decade.

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ROAR Organic: Roly Nesi

In this episode I am joined by Roy Nesi, Founder of ROAR Organic, delivering Complete Hydration products with replenishing electrolytes packed into every bottle. Roly Nesi founded ROAR Organic in 2014. His goal was to create a great-tasting sports beverage that was also a lifestyle brand for active people. After an exhausting year distributing bottles from the back of a van, Roly pivoted from a sports drink to a premium functional hydration beverage. Under Roly’s pivot, ROAR has carved a niche for itself with its coconut water-based, electrolyte-infused, B Vitamin-packed beverages. Today, the brand has six ready-to-drink flavors and four Plus Powders, including a collaboration with Peloton Instructor and Brand Partner Jess Sims. Additionally, ROAR has renewed its partnership with the Professional Pickleball Association as the “Official Hydration Partner, showing its innovative approach to engaging consumers.

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DeeBee's Organics: Dr. Dionne Baker

In this episode I am joined by Dr. Dionne Baker, Founder of DeeBee's Organics, all-natural SuperFruit Freezie Pops & fruit-filled treats. With a Ph.D. in maternal-fetal toxicology, her research focused on the effects of chemical exposure during pregnancy on fetal development. When her youngest child struggled to find snacks he could enjoy like other kids, Dionne was inspired to create fun, joyful snacks made with Organic fruit. Recognizing the profound impact of food choices on well-being, she founded DeeBee's Organics with a mission to transform the frozen treat industry by promoting clean, wholesome ingredients. DeeBee's Organics is not just about snacks; it's about feeding our families, doing business differently, and creating a legacy that will impact future generations.

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Doughlicious: Kathryn Bricken

In this episode I am joined by Kathryn Bricken, Founder of Doughlicious, award-winning gluten-free, dairy-free, & vegan, ready to bake cookie dough & gelato bites. From an early age, Kathryn Bricken had a passion for baking and understood how food had a way of bringing people together and making memories. Kathryn moved to London with her family and started baking American-style cookies for bake sales and school events, and to her surprise, received tremendous praise. In 2014, Kathryn decided to share her recipe with the rest of UK and launched Doughlicious The London Dough Co., which turned into the premier cookie dough snack platform. Now, Kathryn is taking the brand across the pond, officially launching her epic Frozen Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites in Whole Foods Markets nationwide

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Prime Roots: Kim Lee

In this episode I am joined by Kim Le, Co-Founder of Prime Roots, taking on the plant-based meat industry, one deli counter at a time. Prime Roots has spent the last seven years mastering the craft of growing Koji and slicing it to sandwich-ready perfection without the cholesterol, nitrates, antibiotics, hormones, and preservatives. The brand has created koji-ham, koji-turkey and koji-pepperoni to solve every deli craving. You can find Prime Roots freshly sliced behind deli counters in California, Oregon and New York.

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HexClad: Danny Winer

Founded only 8 years ago, HexClad is now one of the fastest growing cookware brands in the world, growing more than 100% YOY nearly every year since its inception in 2017, and is backed by partner Gordon Ramsay. The HexClad Culinary Council includes notable chefs across the globe like Nancy Silverton, Dominique Crenn, Paul Ainsworth and Natsuko Shoji, and devoted celeb fans include Oprah, Halle Berry, Eva Longoria, Cameron Diaz, Kylie Jenner, Hailey Beiber, and Tan France.

This year, HexClad is projected to exceed $500 million in sales. In 2016, Co-Founders Danny Winer and Cole Mecray launched groundbreaking hybrid cookware brand HexClad – combining stainless steel and non-stick, in a way that no other cookware brand had done before. Completely self-funded by emptying their savings accounts, draining their 401Ks and maxing-out credit cards, the scrappy duo originally packaged orders by hand and made deliveries in their personal vehicles.

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Âme Atendre: Ashley Gould (ex-CAO of JUUL, ex-CLO of 23andMe)

In this episode I am joined by Ashley Gould, Founder of Âme Atendre™. Âme Atendre™, translating to “tend to the soul” in French, captures their mission: to cultivate meaningful connection through thoughtfully designed tableware. They believe in the power of open and curious conversations, especially across differences, to deepen our human bonds and well-being. Their collections elevate everyday gatherings, fostering moments of reflection, understanding, and connection that elevate and enrich the lives of those who share them. Prior to Âme Atendre, Ashley was an trailblazing executive at JUUL and 23andMe.

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BFG Partners: Tom Spier

In this episode I am joined by Tom Spier, Founder of BFG Partners, a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage consumer products including the likes of OLIPOP, Mid-Day Squares, Athletic Greens, Vacation, and more. As of spring 2024, they just announced the activation of their third fund with commitments already approaching 70% of the $125 million target fund size.

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Bezel: Quaid Walker

In this episode I am joined by Quaid Walker, Founder of Bezel, a marketplace for authenticated luxury watches with +$400M in listings from Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Cartier, and more. Along with that, they've raised $10M from John Legend, Steve Aoki, Kevin Hart, J Balvin, Michael Ovitz and BoxGroup. With Bezel, you can easily browse for watches on the Bezel app, chat with their watch experts about specific watches on the platform, and rest assured that every watch sold on Bezel is authenticated by their in-house team of authentication specialists formerly from Sotheby's and Christie's.

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