Startup Spotlight

Mamie's Pies is an innovative CPG startup company based in the Bay Area of California. They've re-imagined the traditional pie by developing a convenient, single-serve “pocket-pie” using delicious family pie recipes from New England.

Mamie's Pies is an innovative CPG startup company based in the Bay Area of California. They've re-imagined the traditional pie by developing a convenient, single-serve “pocket-pie” using delicious family pie recipes from New England.

Mamie's Pies is an innovative CPG startup company based in the Bay Area of California. They've re-imagined the traditional pie by developing a convenient, single-serve “pocket-pie” using delicious family pie recipes from New England.

Mamie's Pies is an innovative CPG startup company based in the Bay Area of California. They've re-imagined the traditional pie by developing a convenient, single-serve “pocket-pie” using delicious family pie recipes from New England.

Start Right Foods Co-Founder, Clint Matthews explains how he and partner Kyle Rood came up with the idea to launch a healthy, protein-based breakfast food company.#onthego #wafflesliders #grabngo #grabandgo #waffles #breakfast #thepowerofprotein #glutenfree

Clint Matthews, Co-Founder of Start Right Foods, tells a story that illustrates how far passionate entrepreneurs are willing to go for their startup companies.#onthego #wafflesliders #grabngo #grabandgo #waffles #breakfast #thepowerofprotein #glutenfree

The founders of Start Right Foods were scholarship athletes at Mizzou (football & cross country). They believe the persistence they learned competing and training for their collegiate sports teams has been a critical attribute in their startup journey.#onthego #wafflesliders #grabngo #grabandgo #waffles #breakfast #thepowerofprotein

Clint Matthews, Co-Founder of Start Right Foods, introduces us to his company and explains why their delicious, protein-packed breakfast favorites fit a hectic, on-the-go lifestyle. #onthego #wafflesliders #grabngo #grabandgo #waffles #breakfast #thepowerofprotein #glutenfree

As their startup company continues to grow, Ganesh Nair, Founder & President of Karma Nuts, describes his company's greatest strength and their toughest obstacle. Special Offer: Use offer code "25STARTUPSPOTLIGHT" & receive 25% Off through January 31, 2020. (https://www.karmanuts.com/) #DoGood-EatGood-FeelGood

Ganesh Nair, Founder & President of Karma Nuts, explains how nutritious cashews are and why wrapped cashews are even better-for-you. #DoGood-EatGood-FeelGood Special Offer: Use offer code "25STARTUPSPOTLIGHT" & receive 25% Off through January 31, 2020. (https://www.karmanuts.com/)

Ganesh Nair, Founder & President, introduces us to Karma Nuts and explains why their great tasting, wrapped cashews are different than other better-for-you snacks. #DoGood-EatGood-FeelGood Special Offer: Use offer code "25STARTUPSPOTLIGHT" & receive 25% Off through January 31, 2020. (https://www.karmanuts.com/)

Robert Petrarca, Co-Founder & CEO of Maxine's Heavenly, tells a funny story from the early days of their startup journey. (https://maxinesheavenly.com/) #sweetenedbynature Special Offer: Use offer code "PROINFLUENCE20" & receive 20% Off on first order through January 2020.

Robert Petrarca, Co-Founder & CEO of Maxine's Heavenly, explains the term "clean ingredients" and what it means to his company. (https://maxinesheavenly.com/) #sweetenedbynature Special Offer: Use offer code "PROINFLUENCE20" & receive 20% Off on first order through January 2020.

Robert Petrarca, Co-Founder & CEO of Maxine's Heavenly, describes his startup journey and advises new entrepreneurs on what they should expect as they get started themselves. (https://maxinesheavenly.com/) #sweetenedbynature Special Offer: Use offer code "PROINFLUENCE20" & receive 20% Off on first order through January 2020.

Robert Petrarca, Co-Founder & CEO, introduces Maxine's Heavenly and explains why their great tasting, soft-baked cookies are better-for-you. (https://maxinesheavenly.com/) #sweetenedbynature Special Offer: Use offer code "PROINFLUENCE20" & receive 20% Off on first order through January 2020.

Ryan Light, CEO of Pistol Lake, tells a funny story about the company's accelerated bonding experience during Techstars Sports. (https://www.pistollake.com/)#TakeLessAdventureMore

Ryan Light, CEO of Pistol Lake, explains how his company's enterprise business yields new consumers.(https://www.pistollake.com/) #TakeLessAdventureMore

Ryan Light, CEO, tells us who Pistol Lake is and their incredible Eudea material made from used water bottles and eucalyptus. (https://www.pistollake.com/) #TakeLessAdventureMore

Matt Weiss, Founder, tells us how he came up with the idea for RIND Snacks. (https://www.rindsnacks.com/) #KeepItRealEatThePeel

Matt Weiss, Founder, tells us about the lessons he learned from his great grandmother about the power in the peel. (https://www.rindsnacks.com/) #KeepItRealEatThePeel

Matt Weiss, Founder of RIND, tells us a funny story from his entrepreneurial journey. (https://www.rindsnacks.com/) #KeepItRealEatThePeel

Matt Weiss, Founder, tells us who RIND Snacks is and why they are different from the competition. (https://www.rindsnacks.com/) #KeepItRealEatThePeel

Episode #13: RIND Snacks (https://www.rindsnacks.com/) The Startup Spotlight™ falls on RIND. Founded by Matt Weiss in New York City, RIND is a natural food startup company that's disrupting the $2B dried fruit category.(https://www.rindsnacks.com/) #KeepItRealEatThePeel

Danyel Surrency Jones, CEO & Co-Founder of POWERHANDZ, talks about the company's fundraising efforts on equity crowdfunding site WeFunder and how the new capital will be invested in the comapny's growth. (https://powerhandz.com/)

Danyel Surrency Jones, CEO & Co-Founder of POWERHANDZ, tells a behind-the-scenes story about Chadwick Boseman using POWERHANDZ product to train for his Black Panther role.(https://powerhandz.com/)

Danyel Surrency Jones, CEO & Co-Founder of POWERHANDZ, describes the company's evolution into digital, connected products. (https://powerhandz.com/)

Danyel Surrency Jones, CEO & Co-Founder, introduces POWERHANDZ and tells us where the company is headed. (https://powerhandz.com/)

Episode #12: POWERHANDZ™ (https://powerhandz.com/) The Startup Spotlight™ falls on POWERHANDZ. A Dallas-based startup, co-founded by Danyel Surrency Jones and Darnell Jones, POWERHANDZ is an innovative athletic and rehabilitation products company. (https://powerhandz.com/)

Coolhaus CEO & Co-founder, Natasha Case, explains some of the challenges and opportunities she's experienced launching a women-owned startup businesses.

Coolhaus CEO & Co-founder, Natasha Case, tells a quick story about the power of paying-it-forward as an entrepreneur. (2 Mins) (https://cool.haus/) (http://bit.ly/StartupSpotlight-Coolhaus-IceCream-Blog)

Episode #11: Coolhaus (https://cool.haus/) The Startup Spotlight™ falls on Coolhaus, a super premium and indulgent ice cream startup company based in Los Angeles. Co-founded by Natasha Case, Coolhaus is certified women-owned and makes awesome ice cream sandwiches ("sammies") and innovative ice cream flavors. (https://cool.haus/)

Episode #10: The Relish (https://www.therelish.com/) The Startup Spotlight™ falls on The Relish, a San Francisco-based sports media startup company. Founded by Ashley Wellington-Fahey, The Relish creates original video content across social media for female sports fans who don't feel like they have a place that speaks with them as a fan. (https://www.therelish.com/)

Episode #9: Package Guard (https://www.thepackageguard.com/) The Startup Spotlight™ falls on Package Guard™, a Seattle-based startup company that deters home package theft. Created by Mike Grabham, Package Guard™ is the first product specifically designed to protect home deliveries. Grabham is a seasoned entrepreneur who is also an active leader in the Seattle startup community. https://www.thepackageguard.com/

Episode #8: Kelvin Beachum (http://www.kelvinbeachum.com/) The Startup Spotlight™ falls on Kelvin Beachum of the New York Jets as we discuss his passion for investing and how his NFL career has helped him get started and grow.

Episode #7: Verb Energy (https://www.verbenergybar.com/) The Startup Spotlight™ falls on Verb as we talk with President & Founder Matt Czarnecki. Matt explains what its like launching a CPG startup while attending Yale University. He also tells how he and the other Verb founders are competing and succeeding in a very competitive energy product market. (https://www.verbenergybar.com/)

Episode #6: CUROXEN (www.curoxen.com) The Startup Spotlight falls on CUROXEN as we talk with CEO & Co-Founder Caroline Goodner. Caroline explains how CUROXEN competes against the CPG giants and her funny explanation about consumer trials. (www.curoxen.com)

Episode #5: HYLETE (http://www.hylete.com/) The Startup Spotlight falls on HYLETE as we talk with CEO and Co-Founder Ron Wilson about his direct-to-consumer premium performance apparel company and how he's building a lifestyle brand through community. (http://www.hylete.com/)

Episode #4: Austlen (https://www.austlen.com/) The Startup Spotlight falls on Austlen Baby Co. as we talk with CEO and Co-Founder Leslie Stiba about getting started in the baby products business, early success and startup life. (https://www.austlen.com/)

Episode #3: Strideline (https://www.strideline.com/) The Startup Spotlight falls on Strideline as we talk with Co-Founder Jake Director. Jake tells Strideline's entertaining backstory, explains how they are competing and winning in a commodity business and where he and partner Riley Goodman have positioned Strideline for continued success in the future. (https://www.strideline.com/)

Episode #2: GRAYL (https://www.thegrayl.com/) Startup Spotlight #2 falls on GRAYL as we talk with President & CEO Andrew Weber about adventure, travel, the environment, CPG, and startup life. (https://www.thegrayl.com/)

Episode #1: HomePlate Peanut Butter (http://homeplatepb.com/) The Startup Spotlight falls on HomePlate Peanut Butter as we talk with CEO and Co-Founder Clint Greenleaf about peanut butter, CPG, sports and startup life. (http://homeplatepb.com/)