Podcast appearances and mentions of Walter Robb

During the pandemic, there was an eruption of on-demand delivery sites and apps focused on consumer convenience. Today's guest has built a strategic service that provides flexible opportunities for both their customers and their employees.This week we sit down with Jeff Grass, Co-Founder and CEO of HUNGRY. It's the first ever platform that connects independent chefs to the catering and corporate food services markets while improving the lives of its chefs, clients, community, and team.HUNGRY now operates in 13 U.S. cities, and is growing at triple-digit rates. The company has raised 60 million in venture capital from its investors, including food industry heavyweights, Walter Robb, founder of Whole Foods, Ming Tsai founder of Simply Ming, Seth Goldman's Beyond Meat and Honest Tea, and Dan Simmons of Founding Farmers Restaurant Group. From the entertainment industry, Jay-Z, Usher, and Kevin Hart, are also investors, and HUNGRY's venture capital investors are Sands Capital Ventures, Motley Fool Ventures, Evolution VC Partners, and Marcy Venture Fund.Jeff was also a chairman and co-founder of LiveSafe, a fast growing venture-backed mobile safety and anonymous communications platform, which crowd-sources safety insights and actionable intelligence that safety and security professionals can leverage for better situational awareness, evidence gathering, and emergency response. LiveSafe was acquired in 2020. He's also Chairman and Co-Founder of BuySafe, a VC backed online trust company enabling businesses to rapidly increase customer trust and make online shopping safer for buyers, and more profitable for online merchants. Jeff earned his MBA from Wharton and has a BBA in finance and economics from James Madison University.Highlights: Jeff talks about his earliest ventures and idea behind HUNGRY (2:57) The market for HUNGRY, and how they are disrupting the industry (4:13) Jeff talks about the structure of HUNGRY, how it works, and the pain point is addresses (5:39) How HUNGRY helps chefs (8:07) How they are able to offer this service so cost effectively (9:25) How Jeff put together such an impressive investor team (10:43) Their carbon-neutral delivery program (12:17) How HUNGRY has navigated the pandemic and inflation (14:09) HUNGRY's locations, and their plans for future expansion (17:46) The team, and the company culture (18:59) The company's growth rate and milestones (20:15) Jeff's advice for other entrepreneurs (21:52) Links:Jeff Grass on LinkedInHUNGRY on linkedInHUNGRY websiteICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.

In this episode, we speak with Matt Schwartz, Co-Founder and CEO of Afresh. Afresh is on a mission to reduce food waste globally by transforming the fresh food supply chain. The company builds AI-powered solutions that meet fresh food's many challenges to optimize grocery retail forecasting, ordering, and operations. Matt co-founded Afresh in 2016 while pursuing his MBA at Stanford.  He began his career as a consultant with Bain & Company. Afresh has raised approximately $150 million and is backed by Insight Partners, Spark Capital, Walter Robb and other notable investors. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to subscribe.

Been there. Done that. Chris Romano is a produce rock star. He cut his teeth with Walter Robb of organic fame. Earned his stripes at Whole Foods Market and picked up a trick or two while working at Balducci's.   Now he is teaching a whole new generation of produce peeps as the helm of that division at The Fresh Market. He has a lot of wisdom to share with Todd and our listeners. Stay tuned!

Meet Walter Robb. Walter worked for many years as the co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, and he remains a guiding light in the healthy, organic, and regenerative food movements. We're lucky enough to count him as a mentor in our pursuit of global immuno-rejuvenation. This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast is provided on the understanding that it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.

It's amazing to hear how far we've come as hosts since launch, but Walter's insights are timeless so we wanted to give it a revisit (original air date 11/10/21). Whole Foods Market, the world's leader in natural and organic foods, grew from 12 stores to over 500 under the leadership of Walter Robb. In this episode, Mason and Jess had the opportunity to connect with Walter about his eco-journey and profound retail success. Something we all struggle with is whether to choose balance over fulfillment or money over it all. Walter shares the path he chose to focus on and some new projects he's really excited about right now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amostlygreenlife/message

Former Co-CEO of Whole Foods, Walter Robb, discusses the state of today's grocery stores in a potentially post Covid world on the Plantbased Business Hour. Tune in to hear if DTC is here to stay, if grocery stores will reallocate real estate to vegan brands and if the consumer will ever be ready to accept cellular meat. For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at elysabeth@elysabethalfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com.

Former Co-CEO of Whole Foods, Walter Robb, discusses the state of today's grocery stores in a potentially post Covid world on the Plantbased Business Hour. Tune in to hear if DTC is here to stay, if grocery stores will reallocate real estate to vegan brands and if the consumer will ever be ready to accept cellular meat. For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at elysabeth@elysabethalfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com.

Dr. Jeff Bland, founder of Big Bold Health and Founder and President of the Personalized Lifestyle Institute, joins S2G's Walter Robb on this episode to discuss how the company is helping people take control of their health and pave the way for 100 years of good living through immunity rejuvenating products and educational resources.

Whole Foods Market, the world's leader in natural and organic foods, grew from 12 stores to over 500 under the leadership of Walter Robb. In this episode, Mason and Jess had the opportunity to connect with Walter about his eco-journey and profound retail success. Something we all struggle with is whether to choose balance over fulfillment or money over it all. Walter shares the path he chose to focus on and some new projects he's really excited about right now. Visit the show notes for more at https://mostlygreen.life/podcasts/s1e4-walter-robb/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amostlygreenlife/message

Our guest this week is Walter Robb, the former co-CEO of Whole Foods. Back in 1978, Walter started a store and in 1991 it was bought by John Mackey and it became store number 12 for Whole Foods. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Union Square Hospitality Group, The Container Store, FoodMaven, and HeatGenie. He's also an investor, mentor, and advisor. Finding your passion Walter found his passion when reading Adelle Davis and books from other early nutritionists and that's when he started making his own bread. He knew he wanted to contribute to the world and he believed that this could be the way he would do it. And that's when he started his store.  As Walter shares, finding your passion is an individual journey that every person has to take. And it can be tough because it is easy to feel outside pressure from parents, family, or friends around what they think you should be doing with your life, but you will never be able to be satisfied until you are doing something that you love and care about.  Finding what you want to do in life isn't a cut and dry thing, and it may change over time, but there is joy that comes from doing what you're supposed to be doing in life. To start you have to take the time to ask yourself what is the purpose of your life and how do you want to spend your time. What are your gifts, what are you good at, what tools do you have? If you are doing something that you are not excited about, you may not be able to change your circumstance immediately, but you should be thinking about how you can move to something you can get excited about.  Walter says, “I would say from my experience that for entrepreneurs particularly, learning to trust themselves, knowing that they'll make mistakes, knowing it won't be a straight road, but trying to build their confidence in that inner light, that light inside themselves that they trusted in the first place, is really what's really key to a successful journey.” The three basic questions that entrepreneurs should ask themselves honestly is--who are you working with? What are you working on? Where are you doing it? And use that to figure out where you can contribute and where you can do something that hasn't been done before. What happens when passion and profit aren't aligned As the former co-CEO of a public company, Walter knows the tensions that can arise between profit and passion or purpose. Money is a big part of running a company, if you don't make money you aren't going to be able to continue doing what you love and shareholders deserve their fair return. But, Walter says, shareholders do not deserve to dominate the purpose of the company, as they are only one of the stakeholders in the success of the company.  Profit and passion are not inconsistent with each other, you need money to pay for the business but you also have to keep your Northstar in mind. It's all about the way that you hold them together that makes the difference.  And it's the same for entrepreneurs, but you've got to learn how to make your dollar stretch and you've got to know how to put the money you do have in the right place. But at the end of the day, if your business is not making money, it doesn't matter what product or service you have that can change people's lives, you won't be able to sustain it.  As Walter shares, you always have to be thinking about where the money is coming from, but it shouldn't be the dominant question to why the company exists. --------------------------- There are 6 trends that are transforming leadership forever do you know what they are and are you ready for them? Download the PDF to learn what these 6 trends are and what you should be doing about each one of them. These are crucial for your leadership and career development in the future of work! The new era of business Walter believes that we are in a new era of what he calls “transparency, accountability, and responsibility.” Customers today expect the businesses they buy from to be accountable for their behavior, responsible for their presence, and a contributory towards the greater good in some way, shape, or form.  A lot of companies are trying to pretend to be what customers want or they think they know what customers want when they don't and therefore they stretch awkwardly in directions that make no sense or look inauthentic. But there are also a lot of companies doing it right.  “I do think that the customer of today, these generations have a much higher expectation of how a company will show up before they will reward them with their business. And I think that's great, because, you know, it is going to take business-- and all of business--to really create the changes we need to create a more sustainable future.” Businesses can be a powerful force of good for their employees, their communities, and the planet. We need the business community to lead and set examples and put these things into practice. And embracing Walter's three main points of transparency, accountability, and responsibility is critical to getting to the point where businesses can have an impact.  What does Walter look for in entrepreneurs he may invest in There are two main areas that Walter looks for when an entrepreneur comes to him with an idea to invest in. First of all, the idea has to make sense, it has to be a good fit for the current market. He asks himself if he would be a customer of the business.  Secondly, he looks at the entrepreneur as an individual. Do they have confidence, do they have what it takes to pull the idea off, do they attract the right kind of talent? He invests in entrepreneurs who are determined, competent, and scrappy. And he looks at the team they have surrounded themselves with because if intelligent, talented people are willing to give up a steady job for a startup with this entrepreneur, that's a great sign. --------------------------- Whether you have 50 or 1,000 employees, Namely HR helps you maintain a great experience for the entire employee lifecycle. They offer onboarding, performance management, intuitive benefits enrollment, and much more - all on one connected platform. Learn more about making the switch to Namely by going to Namely.com today! Get the latest insights on the Future of Work, Leadership and employee experience through my daily newsletter at futureofworknewsletter.com  Let's connect on social!Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobmorgan8 Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacobmorgan8 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jacobm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FuturistJacob

It's a fair guess that few can recall the last time -- if ever -- that they were excited about visiting a convenience store. That may soon change as Foxtrot Market, a fast-growing chain of hybrid upscale corner stores and cafés -- and one of the most hyped retailers in recent memory -- prepares to open dozens of new locations across the U.S. Founded in 2013, Foxtrot's mission is “redefining convenience for the modern consumer” by aligning the retailer's brick-and-mortar locations with a mobile app that makes its entire inventory available for delivery in less than 60 minutes. The company currently operates nine locations in Chicago along with two each in Dallas and Washington D.C, and boasts a loyal following drawn to its curated product selection -- 40% of which is sourced from small and local businesses -- along with the stores' neighborhood-centric design and aesthetic. In February, Foxtrot announced a $42 Million Series B investment round led by Almanac Insights and Monogram Capital Partners, and included food and hospitality luminaries Momofuku founder David Chang, Sweetgreen co-founder Nicolas Jammet and Whole Foods co-founder Walter Robb. The funding will fuel the launch of 50 new stores, in cities including New York, Austin, Miami, Los Angeles, Boston and Houston. On the heels of the announcement, Foxtrot co-founder and CEO Mike LaVitola joined us for an expansive interview featured in this episode that delved into the origins of the company, how it cultivates an intimate understanding of its consumers and why he believes Foxtrot's online and retail customers are the same people. He also discussed what Foxtrot looks for when adding new brands to its shelves, the evolution of its private label business and why the company is simultaneously going head-to-head with the likes of Starbucks, 7-Eleven and DoorDash.   Show notes:   0:42: Interview: Mike LaVitola, Co-Founder & CEO, Foxtrot Market -- LaVitola spoke with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif about lessons learned from a forerunner to Foxtrot, communicating the company's business model to consumers and industry professionals and the retailer's target consumer. He also explained how analytical and anecdotal data factor into the Foxtrot's product selection and merchandising strategy, managing logistical challenges as it relates to sourcing and inventory and why not everything the company carries is trendy or “better for you.” Later, he discussed why Foxtrot is adding more private label items while staying focused on telling brand stories, the importance of a physical store presence, assessing long-term value when determining the locations of new stores and what he views as the company's biggest threats.  Brands in this episode: Dunkaroos, Oreo, Coca-Cola, Olipop, Van Leeuwen, High Road Ice Cream, Haagen-Dazs, Halo Top, Banza

Our guest this week is Walter Robb, the former co-CEO of Whole Foods. Back in 1978, Walter started a store and in 1991 it was bought by John Mackey and it became store number 12 for Whole Foods. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Union Square Hospitality Group, The Container Store, FoodMaven, and HeatGenie. He's also an investor, mentor, and advisor. Finding your passion Walter found his passion when reading Adelle Davis and books from other early nutritionists and that's when he started making his own bread. He knew he wanted to contribute to the world and he believed that this could be the way he would do it. And that's when he started his store. As Walter shares, finding your passion is an individual journey that every person has to take. And it can be tough because it is easy to feel outside pressure from parents, family, or friends around what they think you should be doing with your life, but you will never be able to be satisfied until you are doing something that you love and care about. Finding what you want to do in life isn't a cut and dry thing, and it may change over time, but there is joy that comes from doing what you're supposed to be doing in life. To start you have to take the time to ask yourself what is the purpose of your life and how do you want to spend your time. What are your gifts, what are you good at, what tools do you have? If you are doing something that you are not excited about, you may not be able to change your circumstance immediately, but you should be thinking about how you can move to something you can get excited about. Walter says, “I would say from my experience that for entrepreneurs particularly, learning to trust themselves, knowing that they'll make mistakes, knowing it won't be a straight road, but trying to build their confidence in that inner light, that light inside themselves that they trusted in the first place, is really what's really key to a successful journey.” The three basic questions that entrepreneurs should ask themselves honestly is--who are you working with? What are you working on? Where are you doing it? And use that to figure out where you can contribute and where you can do something that hasn't been done before. What happens when passion and profit aren't aligned As the former co-CEO of a public company, Walter knows the tensions that can arise between profit and passion or purpose. Money is a big part of running a company, if you don't make money you aren't going to be able to continue doing what you love and shareholders deserve their fair return. But, Walter says, shareholders do not deserve to dominate the purpose of the company, as they are only one of the stakeholders in the success of the company. Profit and passion are not inconsistent with each other, you need money to pay for the business but you also have to keep your Northstar in mind. It's all about the way that you hold them together that makes the difference. And it's the same for entrepreneurs, but you've got to learn how to make your dollar stretch and you've got to know how to put the money you do have in the right place. But at the end of the day, if your business is not making money, it doesn't matter what product or service you have that can change people's lives, you won't be able to sustain it. As Walter shares, you always have to be thinking about where the money is coming from, but it shouldn't be the dominant question to why the company exists. The new era of business Walter believes that we are in a new era of what he calls “transparency, accountability, and responsibility.” Customers today expect the businesses they buy from to be accountable for their behavior, responsible for their presence, and a contributory towards the greater good in some way, shape, or form. A lot of companies are trying to pretend to be what customers want or they think they know what customers want when they don't and therefore they stretch awkwardly in directions that make no sense or look inauthentic. But there are also a lot of companies doing it right. “I do think that the customer of today, these generations have a much higher expectation of how a company will show up before they will reward them with their business. And I think that's great, because, you know, it is going to take business-- and all of business--to really create the changes we need to create a more sustainable future.” Businesses can be a powerful force of good for their employees, their communities, and the planet. We need the business community to lead and set examples and put these things into practice. And embracing Walter's three main points of transparency, accountability, and responsibility is critical to getting to the point where businesses can have an impact. What does Walter look for in entrepreneurs he may invest in There are two main areas that Walter looks for when an entrepreneur comes to him with an idea to invest in. First of all, the idea has to make sense, it has to be a good fit for the current market. He asks himself if he would be a customer of the business. Secondly, he looks at the entrepreneur as an individual. 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Former Co-CEO of Whole Foods, Walter Robb, discusses the state of today's grocery stores in a potentially post Covid world on the Plantbased Business Hour. Tune in to hear if DTC is here to stay, if grocery stores will reallocate real estate to vegan brands and if the consumer will ever be ready to accept cellular meat. For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at elysabeth@elysabethalfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com.

Former Co-CEO of Whole Foods, Walter Robb, discusses the state of today's grocery stores in a potentially post Covid world on the Plantbased Business Hour. Tune in to hear if DTC is here to stay, if grocery stores will reallocate real estate to vegan brands and if the consumer will ever be ready to accept cellular meat. For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at elysabeth@elysabethalfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com.

The Solution To Food Waste | This episode is brought to you by Find My FormulaFood waste is one of the largest problems of our time. In this US alone, upwards of 40% of food is wasted. Sadly, because of quality standards that emphasize appearance, spoilage, transportation, and other challenges, the majority of that is nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables that should form the bulk of our diet, and that many people have little access to in the first place. And the issue of food waste is farther-reaching than you might think. It’s an incredible waste of resources—the water, land, energy, labor, and capital needed to grow it are all wasted, too, when food is thrown away. Plus, food waste is a major contributor to climate change in several ways. But there are also many things we can do to turn around the issue of food waste and the way it impacts our climate and food security. Dr. Hyman discussed some of the solutions with Walter Robb, former CEO of Whole Foods Market. Walter has a long and varied entrepreneurial history ranging from natural food retailer to farmer to consultant. He is a mentor and advisor to the next generation of American food companies and he is dedicated to transforming our food system. Dr. Hyman further discussed issues and solutions related to food waste when he sat down with his business partner, and host of the Broken Brain podcast, Dhru Purohit.This episode is brought to you by Find My Formula, the world’s first personalized nootropics company. Right now, Find My Formula is giving The Doctor’s Farmacy listeners an exclusive discount. Visit findmyformula.com and get 15% off of your first box by using the code DRMARK at checkout.Find Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Walter Robb, “The Future of Food is Better Than We Thought” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/WalterRobbFind Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Dhru Purohit, “How Our Food System Harms Humans And The Planet” here: https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/DrMarkHyman21920 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Walter Robb and Sanjeev Krishnan discuss the state of play of the food industry, opportunities and areas prime for disruption, and how indoor agriculture fits into a redesigned food system.

After months of quarantine and isolation, consumers are slowly starting to adjust to a new life with COVID-19. As stores reopen and re-adjust, they are faced with customers who are drastically different than they were just six month ago. According to Walter Robb, former co-CEO of Whole Foods, in order to transition and move forward, stores must re-build consumer trust.  Moving forward in the pandemic starts by understanding what customers are thinking and feeling. Robb's current company, S2G Ventures, recently published a report about the future of food in the age of COVID and uncovered many changes to customers' mindsets. Today's customers are out of their pre-COVID rhythm and are trying to find and settle into new routines while wrapping their heads around all the changes. Customers are adjusting and adapting by doing more things at home, leaning on different experiences and connecting with friends and brands digitally.  Amidst all these changes, what customers really want is trust. They want the safety, security and transparency of trusting the companies they do business with. That includes things like knowing where their food comes from and understanding the manufacturing process for their clothes and home items.  According to Robb, today's retailers are at a tipping point: with a new generation of shoppers and a new world situation, companies have to contribute to solutions—they can't just sit back. Retailers must actively work to build consumer trust by being transparent and authentic.  Robb says retailers can re-earn trust and loyalty through three key principles: Act with integrity in every interaction. Customers interact with brands in a number of ways, from apps to in-store experiences and new digital platforms. Each interaction is a chance for a brand to re-earn trust and loyalty. Lasting trust comes from consistent actions. Customers have to know what to expect and that they will get great service every time they interact with the brand. Building trust doesn't require huge actions—it's the simple, everyday interactions that make a difference when they are authentic and consistent. Be willing to serve customers. Some customers say they want to be served in certain ways, such as grocery customers saying they want to pick up items in store or have certain things delivered. It's up to brands to develop the capabilities to serve customers how and when they want to be served. Brands earn trust when they listen to customers and are willing to meet their needs. Use data to understand customers. Most customers are willing to share their personal information with a brand if it leads to more personalized experiences. Modern customers expect companies to know who they are and act according to their individual preferences. Brands can't build unique experiences and establish trust if they don't know their customers.  COVID has changed how customers think and act, and retailers need to respond accordingly. To build trust, brands must understand modern customers and find ways to rebuild trust every day. Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker and author of the bestselling book The Customer Of The Future. Sign up for her new course here. For regular updates on customer experience, sign up for her weekly newsletter here.  

Walter Robb, former co-CEO at Whole Foods and Audre Kapacinskas of S2G Ventures share highlights from the recently co-authored Future of Food Report and discuss what is happening in the retail and food marketplace, address trends and the rapid digitalization of the sector, and share predictions for the future.

Walter Robb and Tru Colors team members George Taylor, KO Olokunola and Press Bethea dive into business, entrepreneurship and social justice through the lens of Tru Colors, a brewery promoting peace and prosperity. Hear how Tru Colors is taking a fresh approach to leadership, skill development, the power of business, culture and working to unite communities across America.

Jeff Huckaby, President of Grimmway Farms and Organic Trade Association’s 2020 Organic Farmer of the Year joins Walter Robb to discuss soil health and organic farming at scale, food security and managing complex farm operations throughout a global pandemic, and touch on the future of farming and agriculture in America.

In our first episode of Where We Grow From Here, we are joined by Sam Polk, co-founder and CEO of Everytable and Walter Robb, former co-CEO at Whole Foods and Executive-in-Residence at S2G Ventures . Walter will be connecting with Sam to talk in-depth about the pivots Everytable is making to support their community, employees, and the viability of the business during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

James Rogers (Founder & CEO, Apeel Sciences), Walter Robb (Stonewall Robb Advisors & former CEO of Whole Foods), and Yves Sisteron (founder & Managing Partner of Upfront Ventures) talk with Upfront Ventures partner Aditi Maliwal about the genesis of Apeel Sciences; the benefit of Apeel to retailers and the food supplies; the coming transformation in our food supply and food systems; and the growing opportunities for environmental tech investing.

Hungry, a catering marketplace that connects businesses with independent chefs, announced this week that it has raised $20 million in Series B funding. Hungrytells me that the funding valued the company at more than $100 million (pre-money). The investors were also pretty impressive: The round was led by Evolution VC Partners and former Whole Foods co-CEO Walter Robb, who's joining the startup's board.

From owning his own natural grocery store to helping run a worldwide chain that changed the way we think about and eat food, Walter Robb has been at the forefront of grocery innovation and sustainability for decades. These days, he's busy connecting entrepreneurs across the state. In this episode, Robb joins Austin Business Journal Managing Editor Will Anderson to reflect on the past, present and future of food.

There is an exciting shift happening in the relationship between consumers and companies—consumers are driving industry change through a higher level of awareness when it comes to where they spend their money. A new generation of consumers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders is focused on transparency, sourcing, production practices, and company values, forcing industries like Big Food and Big Ag to get with the times. In this mini-episode, Dr. Hyman explores this topic with Walter Robb and Daniel Goleman. Walter Robb is the former CEO of Whole Foods Market. He has a long and varied entrepreneurial history ranging from natural food retailer to farmer to consultant. Walter is a mentor and advisor to the next generation of American food companies and he is dedicated to transforming our food system.Daniel Goleman is best known for his worldwide bestseller Emotional Intelligence and most recently co-authored the book Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain and Body. Goleman has been ranked among the 25 most influential business leaders by several business publications including TIME and The Wall Street Journal. Apart from his writing on emotional intelligence, Goleman has written books on topics including self-deception, creativity, transparency, meditation, social and emotional learning, eco-literacy, and the ecological crisis.Listen to Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Walter Robb:https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/WalterRobbListen to Dr. Hyman’s full-length conversation with Daniel Goleman:https://DrMarkHyman.lnk.to/DanielGoleman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the last few episodes, we have been discussing the Five Cs as found in the book Grateful Leadership: Using the Power of Acknowledgment to Engage All Your People and Achieve Superior Results By Judith W. Umlas These are the recipe for acknowledgment The five Cs are: Consciousness Choice  Courage  Communication And Commitment In case you didn't know this, Judith W. Umlas listens to each, and every podcast episode before it is published. While listening to the last episode Judy Umlas noted that I spoke of what an individual could do both for themselves,  with whom they interact, and for organizations through teaching and presenting.   Those are all noble and valid ways to pass along the Grateful Leadership message. But is there another way to bring this to an organization? Yes there is.   Can you imagine what could happen if a company put their efforts behind the Grateful Leadership culture?  And does this make a difference?   Keywords: #IWorkForGM; Art of Grateful Leadership; Power of Acknowledgment; Grateful Leader; Judith W Umlas; James G Trela; Center for Grateful Leadership; Leadership; Management; Employee Retention; AGL; CGL; Walter Robb; Whole Foods

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Welcome to the Voice of Retail for the week of July 1, 2019 I'm your host Michael LeBlanc and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada. In this episode…live from the main stage at RCC's #STORE2019 conference my exclusive interview with Walter Robb, former co-CEO of Whole Foods. We chat about the nature of consumers on both sides of the border, the zen of Amazon then, now and in the future, the current state of grocery retail across North America and trends for the future. Then a return visit from Michele Sexsmith Senior Vice President Retail, Retail Estate and Entertainment sectors with Environics Analytics talking about using modern data and sophisticated mobile-based analytics to help guide retailers in their site selection and understanding customer insights. Next we'll cover off Retail This Week including Ontario celebrating with a 50, can the Goose continue to soar, Amsterdam's HEMA in Canada, Dollarama goes south (American), Canopy/Tweed/Tokyo Smoke CEO Bruce Linton outside and talking, SportCheck more inclusive, Man/Sask testing same day cannabis delivery, Ireland's Primark celebrates 50 & 372, Robots rub off on the humans at Amazon warehouse, and Galen Weston gets serious on sustainability at the Consumer Goods Forum global summit. But first, let's listen in to my interview with live from the big stage at #STORE2019 with Walter Robb Thanks to Walter for generously giving me the thumbs-up to put our interview on the podcast, Layla at CAA for helping me pull this episode together, and Michele for being my special guest. Now let's hit the highlights from Retail This Week eNewsletter, biggest retail weekly in Canada and you can subscribe on www.retailcouncil.org for free. That's a wrap on this edition of The Voice of Retail, if you liked this podcast you can subscribe on iTunes or your favourite podcast platform, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail industry. You can also ask your favourite home devices, Amazon Echo, Google home to play the most recent edition. I'm Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co or of course on LinkedIn

This episode features an interview with Sisun Lee, the co-founder and CEO of More Labs, a next-generation maker of functional beverages best known for hangover relief supplement Morning Recovery. Launched in 2017 via an Indiegogo campaign, the brand was an instant hit; Morning Recovery pulled in $3 million in revenue in its first six months on the market. Early success powered an $8 million Series A round -- based on a $33 million valuation -- in 2018 and new distribution at retailers like 7-Eleven and Urban Outfitters. In an interview with BevNET’s John Craven and Mike Schneider, Lee discussed the factors and strategic decisions that led to Morning Recovery’s rapid development, and how More Labs is attempting to create a platform for functional products. Show notes: 1:16: Live from Live -- On location in New York City, the hosts discussed highlights from day one of BevNET Live Summer 2019 and the preceding NOSH Live conference, including the New Beverage Showdown along with presentations and stage talks with vitaminwater/BodyArmor co-founder Mike Repole, Presence Marketing founder Bill Weiland, Caluipower founder/CEO Gail Becker and Whole Foods Market co-founder Walter Robb. 13:17: Interview: Sisun Lee, Co-Founder/CEO, More Labs -- In an interview recorded at More Labs headquarters, Lee spoke about how his background in tech and the influence of Korean culture played into the creation of Morning Recovery. He also discussed how a popular funding campaign on Indiegogo and a widely read article about the brand catapulted sales just a few months after its initial launch. Later, Lee spoke about the value of qualitative data and intuition as the company grew, how it sources consumer feedback and incorporates into its innovation strategy and why high-quality, minimalist content attracts more interest than communicating the science behind product. Brands in this episode: Vitaminwater, BodyArmor, Caulipower, Beckon Ice Cream, More Labs

Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Litigation Analyst Jennifer Rie and Nabila Ahmed, Bloomberg News M&A Reporter, discuss a group of states suing to block T-Mobile’s proposed takeover of Sprint on antitrust grounds. Walter Robb, former Co-CEO at Whole Foods, now Principal at Stonewall Robb Advisors, talks about developing “plant forward” foods and making healthy food available to more people. Margie Patel, Senior Portfolio Manager at Wells Fargo Asset Management, says the Fed’s decision as to the size of its balance sheet probably will continue to be under review for many months. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News L.A. Bureau Chief Chris Palmeri talk about how under his father, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, Tucker Roberts is fielding teams of professional Overwatch players and investing in the future of gaming. And we Drive to the Close with Quincy Krosby, Chief Market Strategist at Prudential Financial. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly.  Producer: Paul Brennan 

Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Litigation Analyst Jennifer Rie and Nabila Ahmed, Bloomberg News M&A Reporter, discuss a group of states suing to block T-Mobile's proposed takeover of Sprint on antitrust grounds. Walter Robb, former Co-CEO at Whole Foods, now Principal at Stonewall Robb Advisors, talks about developing “plant forward” foods and making healthy food available to more people. Margie Patel, Senior Portfolio Manager at Wells Fargo Asset Management, says the Fed's decision as to the size of its balance sheet probably will continue to be under review for many months. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News L.A. Bureau Chief Chris Palmeri talk about how under his father, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, Tucker Roberts is fielding teams of professional Overwatch players and investing in the future of gaming. And we Drive to the Close with Quincy Krosby, Chief Market Strategist at Prudential Financial. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly.  Producer: Paul Brennan  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Welcome to the Voice of Retail for the week of May 13th 2019 I'm your host Michael LeBlanc and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada and sponsored by Purolator, Canada's Shipping Company for courier and freight, learn more at www.purolator.com In this episode an exclusive interview with Whole Foods former Co-CEO Walter Robb in advance of our discussion together on the main stage at STORE 2019 coming up May 29th in Toronto. We talk about his personal journey to retail leadership, perspectives on the growth and evolution of food trends and the origins and power of sustainability and organic. Then, part two of my feature interview with Rob Shields, veteran retailer and retail loyalty visionary as we talk about the past, present and future in the retail loyalty space as Rob tells us that “over time some things become true no matter when you ask it”. We talk about removing the friction of loyalty with his new venture Paymi. Last but not least I'll cover off the top retail news of the week including Home Hardware sticking to it's strengths, the grocery battle for Victoria Day, Walmart crushes earning with the best Q1 comps in almost a decade, Whole Foods tests a new format, Canadian Tire talks global expansion via Helly Hansen, Chicos weighs buyout, Sobeys says Voila, and calling all drones in isle 5…. But first, let's listen in to my interview with Walter Robb Let's jump into the second part of my conversation with retail and loyalty veteran Rob Shields - picking up where we left off last episode, Rob share insights with us from being one of the top retail CMOs in the country through to the creation of an open source loyalty program and beyond. Let's listen in: Thanks to Walter Rob & Rob Shields for being my guests in this episode, now let's hit the highlights from Retail This Week eNewsletter, biggest retail weekly in Canada and you can subscribe on www.retailcouncil.org for free. That's a wrap on this edition of The Voice of Retail, if you liked this podcast you can subscribe on iTunes or your favourite podcast platform, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail industry. You can also ask your favourite home devices, Amazon Echo, Google home to play the most recent edition. I'm Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and company and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co or of course on LinkedIn If you are in Toronto attending STORE 2019 be sure and stop by the Purolator Podcast Studio and share your STORE 2019 insights for The Voice of Retail special conference editions. Join me again next week for my interview for part one of my interview with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University and frequent commentator on the grocery sector in Canada and Karl Littler Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at RCC on key issues for retailers in Canada. Until then, have a great week!

Welcome to the Voice of Retail for the week of May 6th 2019 I'm your host Michael LeBlanc and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada and sponsored by Stream Commerce, North America's fastest growing Shopify Plus agency, learn more at www.streamcommerce.com In this episode an interview with RCC Independent Retail Ambassador of the Year Kendall Barber and her Edmonton based footwear business Poppy Barley. We explore the origins of the business, the move to physical retail, and how this award winning retailer sets and follows a North Star for its brand. Then, part one of a feature interview with Rob Shields, veteran retailer and retail loyalty visionary as we talk about the intersection of loyalty programs, true customer loyalty and brand as Rob declares “the dividend of digital is data”. Next, an interview with RCC's Stephanie Lear as she dishes on the great thought leadership content you'll find on the stage at STORE 2019 coming up in a couple of weeks (May 28/29, get your tickets at www.storeconference.ca) and last but certainly not least a quick chat with Canadian Retailer Editor-In-Chief Sean Tarry as he introduces the latest edition, the Food & Grocery edition Last but not least I'll cover off the top retail news of the week including Roots continued global expansion plans, Walmart Canada invests $200 million on store network, Best Buy's Ron Wilson at RCC's 2019 Distinguished Retailer of the Year Award, Tokyo Smoke opens up in old HMV space in Toronto, Amazon Go opens in NYC to massive lines (um, defeating the purpose, no?) and wardrobe rental services up close. That's a wrap on this edition of The Voice of Retail, if you liked this podcast you can subscribe on iTunes or your favourite podcast platform. You can also ask your favourite home devices, Amazon Echo, Google home, just say “Hey Google, play the voice of retail podcast” I'm Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co or on LinkedIn Join me again next week for my interview with Walter Robb, co-founder of Whole Foods, part two of my interview with Rob Shields and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University and frequent commentator on the grocery sector in Canada. Until then, have a great week!

There's perhaps no deal more representative of the changes taking place in the food system, and the meeting of technology and food, than Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods in 2017.  Walter Robb, the former co-CEO of Whole Foods, was a key player through the transaction and for many years at Whole Foods before it. A proponent of whole and natural foods, Walter is increasingly exposed to new food technologies through his work as executive-in-residence at agrifood tech investment firm S2G Ventures, TPG's the Rise Fund, and managing his own consultancy and personal portfolio through Stonewall Robb Advisors. In this second edition of Future Food, I chat to Walter about his food preferences, his contrarian views of the plant-based meat trend, the role of big data in food, and how the Amazon deal came about -- did you know Whole Foods was looking for a digital partner? We also talk about his vision for the future of food and hopes of providing fresh food to underserved communities.  As an incredibly experienced food retailer with extensive knowledge and opinions on eating well, Robb's take on the future of food and the development of new technologies is unique. It's also essential listening for consumers thinking about new food tech trends, corporates wondering how to approach new innovation -- he offers some specific advice here -- and grocery-focused startups

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, discusses the FAA response to Boeing 737 crashes and grounding. Brian Kingston, CEO of Real Estate at Brookfield Asset Management, shares his thoughts on the future of the mall. Bloomberg News Editor-at-Large Erik Schatzker talks education equality in America with Citadel Founder and CEO Ken Griffin. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division at Department of Justice, discusses investigations in the technology, telecom and pharma sectors. Walter Robb, Former Co-CEO at Whole Foods and Principal at Stonewal-Robb, explains creating a sustainable food ecosystem.  Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly.  Producer: Paul Brennan 

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, discusses the FAA response to Boeing 737 crashes and grounding. Brian Kingston, CEO of Real Estate at Brookfield Asset Management, shares his thoughts on the future of the mall. Bloomberg News Editor-at-Large Erik Schatzker talks education equality in America with Citadel Founder and CEO Ken Griffin. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division at Department of Justice, discusses investigations in the technology, telecom and pharma sectors. Walter Robb, Former Co-CEO at Whole Foods and Principal at Stonewal-Robb, explains creating a sustainable food ecosystem.  Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly.  Producer: Paul Brennan  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

We are at a clear inflection point in terms of creating the next generation of food and agriculture. Listen to Walter Robb, former co-CEO of Whole Foods Market and now principal at Stonewall Robb Advisors, and Judie Bizzozero, senior editor, Natural Products INSIDER, discuss meaningful change and disruption in the organic & natural sector.

In a special podcast today we revisit three highlights since we launched Farm-Food-Facts – our CEO Erin Fitzgerald will kick off today’s podcast, followed by Walter Robb, the former Co-CEO of Whole Foods and one of the most insightful people in the food world and Jimmy Webb, a past recipient of Georgia’s Farmer of the Year Award who farms corn, cotton and peanuts.

Our thought leader guest will be Walter Robb, former Co-CEO of Whole Foods who now is investing in food and agriculture start ups and will share his insights on both organic and conventional agriculture – how we need both to work together, the importance of retailers working with farmers, how food and agriculture is moving sustainability forward through technology and continuous improvement.Food News:•Turkey is still #1, but some folks are starting to also serve a new main protein Thanksgiving Dish!•Shoppers are becoming more Comfortable Buying Fresh Produce Online, according to Survey Results.•This is why Farmers Need to Encourage Cranberry Consumption this Thanksgiving•The Clever Tech Keeping America's (Many) Disabled Farmers on the Job•Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down for 3rd Straight YearDarrell Glaser is a farmer and owner of Bar G and Reveille Turkey Farms in Rogers, Texas, where he raises turkeys and cattle. Darrell is a former Face of Farming and Ranching for the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance.

We are in the middle of a food revolution. Right before our eyes, a new food system is growing from the ground up, and as consumers we have a large impact on what form it takes. The future of food is not as dark as you might have imagined. My guest on this week’s episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy is Walter Robb, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, who has a long and varied entrepreneurial history ranging from natural food retailer to farmer to consultant. Walter is a mentor and advisor to the next generation of American food companies and he is dedicated to transforming our food system. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I first met Walter through mutual friends some 25 years ago when he was a Regional President for Whole Foods Market. After stints as COO and Co-President, Walter became Co-CEO of Whole Foods Market in 2010 a position from which he retired a short time ago. In addition to being a super well respected icon in the natural products industry Walter was and still is a beloved leader in the Whole Foods Community. Here’s an example of why. I remember sitting in on a keynote presentation he made to the top 800 leaders in one of Whole Foods’ 12 regions. He began by scanning the audience and calling out names of people he recognized and recounting an experience or an interaction with each person; maybe at a team build or a store opening or simply a store visit. Now, a lot of people have good memories but Walter is one of those folks that when he is with you he is absolutely with you. As the saying goes, he had the room at “hello.” And remember, this was just with one of 12 regions he regularly visited. He then proceeded to identify all the challenges this team and region was facing. It was specific and deliberate (and probably a little difficult to hear)…and then he deftly transitioned to enumerating all the skills, talent, & resources that were present in the room (and region) to meet and overcome those same challenges. When I think of leaders with a powerful human touch, I often think of Walter.  An investor, mentor and advisor to the next generation of American food companies, former co-CEO of Whole Foods Market Walter Robb has a long and varied entrepreneurial history, ranging from natural food retailer to farmer to consultant. Robb joined Whole Foods Market in 1991 and in 2010 was named co-CEO along with John Mackey, at which time he joined the Whole Foods Market Board of Directors. In 2017, Robb transitioned his leadership focus to his role as a passionate advocate for greater food access in underserved communities, serving as Chairman of the Board for Whole Kids Foundation and Whole Cities Foundation. Robb also serves on the Board of Directors for Union Square Hospitality Group, The Container Store, FoodMaven and HeatGenie.

With hundreds of billions of dollars lost each year to food waste, the food system has a serious oversupply issue. Food waste continues to be a massive problem while 68% of farmers are on the verge of bankruptcy and 42 million Americans are food insecure. Notice the discrepancy here? So does FoodMaven.Lots of people have tried to solve the food waste problem, but FoodMaven’s model, which is currently running out of and will be expanding from Colorado, is different. After all, the startup was able to secure investor funding and board representation from big-names like Walter Robb, who is the former co-CEO of Whole Foods, and the Walton family. Patrick Bultema is chairman, CEO, and co-founder of FoodMaven. This startup ain’t his first rodeo though; FoodMaven is “CEO Gig #7” for him. In this episode of Just a Taste, Patrick tells us all about the causes and effects of food waste as well as FoodMaven’s innovative solutions to this pressing issue.

Brian White, analyst at Drexel Hamilton, explains why he continues recommending a buy rating on Oracle. Walter Robb, Former Whole Foods Co-CEO, and Patrick Bultema, CEO at FoodMaven, discuss finding a new revenue stream for the $200 billion in unused food that's “tossed” yearly in U.S.Jalak Jobanputra, Managing Partner at Future Perfect Ventures, talks investing in blockchain and cryptocurrencies. We Drive to the Close with Jeff Krumpelman Chief Investment Officer at Riverpoint Capital Management. Dr. Ian J. Lustbader, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine NYU, explains what unhealthy behavior is linked to nearly half of U.S. cancer deaths. And Cory and Pimm Fox hit today's Movers and Shakers on Wall Street, and Bloomberg Stocks Editor Dave Wilson has his “Stock of the Day.”  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Brian White, analyst at Drexel Hamilton, explains why he continues recommending a buy rating on Oracle. Walter Robb, Former Whole Foods Co-CEO, and Patrick Bultema, CEO at FoodMaven, discuss finding a new revenue stream for the $200 billion in unused food that’s “tossed” yearly in U.S.Jalak Jobanputra, Managing Partner at Future Perfect Ventures, talks investing in blockchain and cryptocurrencies. We Drive to the Close with Jeff Krumpelman Chief Investment Officer at Riverpoint Capital Management. Dr. Ian J. Lustbader, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine NYU, explains what unhealthy behavior is linked to nearly half of U.S. cancer deaths. And Cory and Pimm Fox hit today’s Movers and Shakers on Wall Street, and Bloomberg Stocks Editor Dave Wilson has his “Stock of the Day.” 

On Episode 2, we talk to Former Whole Foods CEO Walter Robb who will be the Key Note Speaker at the Running Event on Nov 28. As a preview to Walters talk at the Running Event, we touch on a few topics including starting his own small business, promoting healthier lifestyles, the importance of building a positive culture and anticipating changes in the current market place.

Ep 2 - Walter Robb Preview

Welcome to the Running Event Podcast featuring the hosts of Pace the Nation. In this first episode, we introduce the podcast team and we talk about adding supplemental content to the Running Event. Our first guest is the president of Formula 4 Media Mark Sullivan, who is hosting the Running Event. We talk about the event including the timeline, what to expect and what is new for this year. We also talk about the host city Austin and why it is a perfect fit for the Running Event. We close out with a discussion about why there should be optimism in the specialty running industry and Mark talks about securing our keynote speaker Walter Robb.

China cuts interest rates.   Best Buy surprises investors.  Keurig Green Mountain tumbles.  And Jack in the Box heats up.   Our analysts discuss those stories.  Plus, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner talks with Whole Foods co-CEOs John Mackey and Walter Robb.

Speakers: Marc Benioff, Chairman and CEO, salesforce.com. Ken Hicks, Chairman, President and CEO, Foot Locker, Inc. Jay Rasulo, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The Walt Disney Company. Walter Robb, Co-CEO, Whole Foods Market. Tom Wyatt, CEO, Knowledge Universe U.S. Moderator: Willow Bay, Special Correspondent, Bloomberg Television; Senior Editor, Huffington Post. High-performance organizations not only break sales and profit records, they alter the way we work and live. What do they do that sets them apart? How do they groom their leaders and attract top talent? How do they outperform their peers? These companies maximize the benefits of changing technology, and their leaders have the guts to reinvent and surpass themselves. How do they define success, and is responsibility to the broader community part of it? Should companies be measured by their social impact as well as their financial results? Corporate leaders on this panel will share their experiences and their strategies for staying ahead of the game.

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The Fed hikes the discount rate. The stimulus package celebrates its first birthday. Abercrombie & Fitch exposes itself. And Comcast rebrands itself. On this week's Motley Fool Money Radio Show, we discuss those stories, share three stocks on our radar, and talk with Whole Foods co-President and COO Walter Robb.