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The Startup CPG Podcast, page 8
by Startup CPG · English
The top CPG podcast in the world, highlighting stories from founders, buyer spotlights, highly practical industry insights - all to give you a better chance at success.
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Founder Feature: Arif Khan and Sabeen Hasan of Chikka ChikkaIn this episode, host Caitlin Bricker speaks with Arif Khan and Sabeen Hasan, co-founders of Chikka Chikka, a brand that offers a modern twist on traditional Indian digestive seeds made from…24 Oct 2025 · 37 min
#219 - Managing People at Work with Seth Goldman of JUST Ice TeaIn this episode, host Daniel Scharff interviews Seth Goldman, co-founder of JUST Iced Tea and Honest Tea.21 Oct 2025 · 46 min
Investor Spotlight: Ben Zises, SuperAngel.FundIn this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Hannah Dittman interviews Ben Zises, Founder and General Partner at SuperAngel.Fund.18 Oct 2025 · 54 min
Founder Feature: Haylee Jordan and Tom Eddleston of FABRICIn this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker interviews Haylee Jordan and Tom Eddleston, co-founders of FABRIC, a hemp beverage brand.17 Oct 2025 · 38 min
#218 - Forecasting 101 with Graza & DrivepointAustin Gardner-Smith (Co-Founder and CEO of Drivepoint), David Sooch (Senior Director of Finance at Graza)14 Oct 2025 · 1 h 2 min
Ops Spotlight: Laura Romano of GrazaIn this episode, host Hannah Dittman interviews Laura Romano, the Director of Operations at Graza, an olive oil brand that is transforming a culinary staple into an accessible everyday product.11 Oct 2025 · 51 min
Founder Feature: Ollie & Sophie Spring of OOSO Sparkling TeaIn this episode, Caitlin Bricker interviews Ollie and Sophie Spring, the co-founders of OOSO Sparkling Tea.10 Oct 2025 · 36 min
#217 - Creative Briefs 101 with Janice Greenwald and Kat KarpatiCreative Briefs 101 with Janice Greenwald and Kat Karpati7 Oct 2025 · 58 min
Investor Spotlight: Tyler Morgan, BFG PartnersIn this episode, host Hannah Dittman interviews Tyler Morgan, Principal at BFG Partners, discussing the firm's early-stage investment strategies in consumer brands, including food, beverage,…4 Oct 2025 · 51 min
Founder Feature: Joe Cassinelli of El NachoIn this episode, Caitlin Bricker interviews Joe Cassinelli, founder of El Nacho, a premium tortilla chip brand that emphasizes quality and authenticity.2 Oct 2025 · 31 min
#216 - Food Labeling Law 101 with Lauren HandelIn this episode, host Daniel Scharff interviews Lauren Handel, founder of Handel Food Law, focusing on food labeling and advertising compliance.30 Sep 2025 · 1 h 1 min
Investor Spotlight: Ryan Springer of Midnight Venture PartnersIn this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Hannah Dittman interviews Ryan Springer, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Midnight Venture Partners.27 Sep 2025 · 46 min
Founder Feature: Sarah Hartmann of VêsucréFounder Feature with Sarah Hartmann about Vesucre, a woman-owned, zero-waste frozen/refrigerated dessert brand in Oneonta, NY.26 Sep 2025 · 36 min · 14 chapters
#215 - Ask-Me-Anything with Sales Pro Matt MersonSales strategy for early-stage CPG brands—compensation benchmarks, hiring, managing national vs regional distribution (UNFI/KEHI vs DSD), using coupons/TPRs/roadmap programs, negotiating DSD…23 Sep 2025 · 51 min · 14 chapters
Founder Feature: BJ Howard of Wild West ChocolateFounder Feature with BJ Howard of Wild West Chocolate, a fruit-sweetened, no-added-sugar chocolate brand.19 Sep 2025 · 36 min · 10 chapters
#214 - Founders & Funders: The Early Stage Investor Event of the YearStartup CPG announces “Founders & Funders,” an all-day early-stage investor matchmaking event in New York City on Dec 11 (Union Square).16 Sep 2025 · 47 min · 15 chapters
Founder Feature: Greg Cahn of Tamar Date CoffeeGreg Cahn, co-founder of Tamar Date Coffee, explains how his acid-reflux-friendly “date coffee” is made (coffee + dates, including upcycled date seeds) and how he’s building the brand through…12 Sep 2025 · 37 min · 10 chapters
#213 - The Rise of Almonds with Daily Crunch and Philosopher FoodsTwo CPG brands built around almond innovations—Daily Crunch sprouted, dehydrated almonds and Philosopher Foods’ fermented “Gut Nuts”—plus how QR-code marketing research and shopper expectations…9 Sep 2025 · 55 min · 25 chapters
Founder Feature: Daniele Orellana of MITTSFounder Feature with Danielle Orellana (Danielle Oriana) of MITTS, a “mitt”-shaped sponge for delicate glassware and fine kitchen tools, plus lessons on launching a CPG brand while working full-time…5 Sep 2025 · 31 min · 12 chapters
#212 - King of Sauce: How Eric Skae Has Grown Carbone Fine Food into a $100M+ BrandEric Skae (Carbone Fine Foods) explains how Carbone grew from a restaurant halo into a $100M+ packaged-sauce brand, reaching ~25–26,000 retail doors and ~154,000 households added per month for 15…2 Sep 2025 · 46 min · 15 chapters
Founder Feature: Bilal Othman of HuwaFounder Feature with Bilal Othman about HUA, a Palestinian extra virgin olive oil brand built around family tradition, distinctive packaging, and “fresh” single-origin production.29 Aug 2025 · 27 min · 14 chapters
#211 - Acquisition Story: How Hector Saldivar Grew Tia Lupita Foods From a Family Recipe to a Successful AcquisitionHector Saldivar’s acquisition story—how Tia Lupita Foods grew from a family hot sauce recipe into a better-for-you Mexican-inspired brand, then was acquired by Velore Foods (La Costeña/Jumex…26 Aug 2025 · 49 min · 14 chapters
Investor Spotlight: Andrew Montgomery, Partner at Collaborative FundInvestor Spotlight with Andrew Montgomery (Partner, Collaborative Fund) on how Collaborative Fund evaluates consumer/“for-profit + for-good” startups, using the “villain test,” and what founders…23 Aug 2025 · 50 min · 20 chapters
Founder Feature: Alyssa Fernandez of OllinFounder Feature with Alyssa Fernandez about Ollin (OllinYall), a heritage-grain gluten brand that uses cake mix to “glorify gluten” rather than avoid it.22 Aug 2025 · 32 min · 11 chapters