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The Startup CPG Podcast

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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Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
319
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Founder Feature: Daniele Orellana of MITTS

Founder Feature: Daniele Orellana of MITTS

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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, our Editor, Caitlin Br…

00:31:49  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
#212 - King of Sauce: How Eric Skae Has Grown Carbone Fine Food into a $100M+ Brand

#212 - King of Sauce: How Eric Skae Has Grown Carbone Fine Food into a $100M+ Brand

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff welcomes back Eric Skae, CEO of Carbone Fine Food, to discuss the brand’s rapid ascent in the premium pasta sauce category. Eric shares how …

00:45:52  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
Founder Feature: Bilal Othman of Huwa

Founder Feature: Bilal Othman of Huwa

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, our Editor, Caitlin Bricker, is joined by Bilal Othman, founder of Huwa, a premium olive oil brand with deep Palestinian roots. Bilal shares the compelling…

00:27:21  |   Fri 29 Aug 2025
#211 - Acquisition Story: How Hector Saldivar Grew Tia Lupita Foods From a Family Recipe to a Successful Acquisition

#211 - Acquisition Story: How Hector Saldivar Grew Tia Lupita Foods From a Family Recipe to a Successful Acquisition


In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with Hector Saldivar, founder and CEO of Tia Lupita Foods, about his journey from sharing his mother’s hot sauce recipe to building a…

00:48:50  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
Investor Spotlight: Andrew Montgomery, Partner at Collaborative Fund

Investor Spotlight: Andrew Montgomery, Partner at Collaborative Fund

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Hannah Dittman speaks with Andrew Montgomery, Partner at Collaborative Fund, about building successful brands at the intersection of for-profit and for-goo…

00:49:41  |   Sat 23 Aug 2025
Founder Feature: Alyssa Fernandez of Ollin

Founder Feature: Alyssa Fernandez of Ollin

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, our Editor, Caitlin Bricker, is joined by Alyssa Fernandez, founder of Ollin, a bold new baking brand that’s flipping the script on how we think about glut…

00:31:31  |   Fri 22 Aug 2025
#210 - Commodity Boards 101 with California Walnut Board and Doosra

#210 - Commodity Boards 101 with California Walnut Board and Doosra


In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Daniel Scharff is joined by Keith Seiz of the California Walnut Board and Kartik Das, founder of the emerging snack brand Dusra.


The conversation offer…

00:51:02  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
Investor Spotlight: Alcohol & Vice Investing with Jason Sherman of Top Shelf Ventures

Investor Spotlight: Alcohol & Vice Investing with Jason Sherman of Top Shelf Ventures


In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Hannah Dittman speaks with Jason Sherman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Top Shelf Ventures, an early-stage fund specializing in alcohol and vice brand…

00:52:50  |   Sat 16 Aug 2025
Founder Feature: Steph Nightingale of Stimmie

Founder Feature: Steph Nightingale of Stimmie

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker interviews Steph Nightingale, founder of Stimmie, a premium, reusable toothpick designed to address the gaps traditional floss and toothbru…

00:36:10  |   Fri 15 Aug 2025
#209 - Operations Law 101: Co-Mans & Distribution Deals

#209 - Operations Law 101: Co-Mans & Distribution Deals

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with Ryan Hall and Anthony Iuzzolino from the boutique CPG law firm Giannuzzi Lewendon, to dive deep into the legal backbone of opera…

01:04:44  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
Ops Spotlight: Todd Hoffman, COO at Brightland

Ops Spotlight: Todd Hoffman, COO at Brightland


In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Operations and Finance Contributor Hannah Dittman sits down with Todd Hoffman, Chief Operating Officer at Brightland, to discuss the strategic and operatio…

00:56:14  |   Sat 09 Aug 2025
Founder Feature: Jesrina Arshad of PurelyB

Founder Feature: Jesrina Arshad of PurelyB

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker speaks with Jesrina Arshad, founder and CEO of PurelyB, a wellness company rooted in Malaysia’s ancient herbal traditions. Jesrina shares h…

00:46:29  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
#208 - Fundraising Reflections with David Fudge (Aplós) and Amanda Amos (Collaborative Fund)

#208 - Fundraising Reflections with David Fudge (Aplós) and Amanda Amos (Collaborative Fund)


In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Daniel Scharff speaks with David Fudge, Co-Founder and CEO of Aplós, and Amanda Amos, Investor at Collaborative Fund, for a comprehensive discussion o…

01:13:11  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
Investor Spotlight: Greer Tessler and Luke Goldstein of Simple Food Ventures

Investor Spotlight: Greer Tessler and Luke Goldstein of Simple Food Ventures


In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, our Operations and Finance Correspondent Hannah Dittman speaks with Greer Tessler and Luke Goldstein, Managing Partners at Simple Food Ventures. They explo…

00:50:21  |   Sat 02 Aug 2025
Founder Feature: Ariel Altman and Ronny Berger of Figa Foods

Founder Feature: Ariel Altman and Ronny Berger of Figa Foods

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Editor Caitlin Bricker speaks with Ariel Altman and Ronny Berger, co-founders of Figa Foods, a company introducing cupuaçu—a Brazilian superfruit seed—as a…

00:47:21  |   Fri 01 Aug 2025
#207 - FFUPs' Shutdown: Post-Mortem & Lessons for Brands

#207 - FFUPs' Shutdown: Post-Mortem & Lessons for Brands

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with Sam Tichnor, founder of FFUPs, a uniquely branded puff snack company that was focused on flavor innovation over health claims. S…

00:58:12  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
Founder Feature: Sam Lejfer of Lucky Day

Founder Feature: Sam Lejfer of Lucky Day

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker speaks with Sam Lejfer, founder of Lucky Day, a brand in the frozen dessert category unlike you've ever seen. Lucky Day produces organic, d…

00:32:58  |   Fri 25 Jul 2025
#206 - Exit Interview: The Sale of Aura Bora

#206 - Exit Interview: The Sale of Aura Bora

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Paul Voge of Aura Bora, who returns to share the full story behind the recent sale of his sparkling water brand. Paul takes us …

00:50:58  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
Founder Feature: Amna Mettmann of Brause

Founder Feature: Amna Mettmann of Brause

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Editor Caitlin Bricker sits down with Amna Mettmann, founder of Brause — a modern beverage brand inspired by health-conscious, traditional German craft sod…

00:39:35  |   Fri 18 Jul 2025
#205 - CPG Brokers 101 with Matt Merson

#205 - CPG Brokers 101 with Matt Merson

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with Matt Merson, Head of Strategy and Sales at Once Upon a Coconut, and a veteran executive with over three decades of experience in…

00:54:16  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
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