Episode 32 – Story of Jason Burke

This Episode is Sponsored by ONE07 MEDIA, If you are looking for UGC content or Paid Media Services, Check out >> ONE07.IN In this episode, I was joined by Jason Burke, Jason is the founder of one of the fastest-growing CPG brands – The New Primal
We discussed >>
- His background and story of building The New Primal
- How did he come up with the idea
- Product Formulation
- Initial Go-to-Market Strategy
- Retail Vs D2C
- Channels for D2C Growth
- How to raise capital in CPG
- The current state of the CPG industry and how to navigate those challenges
- Advice to fellow CPG founders
- Vision for The New Primal
You can connect with me on LinkedIn – Sumit Patil
Ep-31 – From Wild Idea to Wild Success: The Zach Frantz Story of Building Wildland Coffee

This Episode is Sponsored by ONE07 MEDIA, If you are looking for UGC content or Paid Media Services, They would be able to help, Check out >> ONE07.IN
In this episode, I was joined by Zach Frantz, Zack is the founder of Wildland Coffee, We discussed his story of building the CPG brand from the ground up, Along with the following topics
>> Product Format
>> Packaging
>> How he got his first initial customers
>> Marketing Channels for growing the business
>> Challenges which he had to face & advice for building a coffee brand
Check out >> www.wildlandcoffee.co
Thanks!
Sumit Patil
Episode 30 – Kent Summers on how to navigate challenges as a startup founder, social selling in B2B sales & a lot of great insights into the startup world

This Podcast is Part of ONE07 MEDIA NETWORK Along with other podcasts like Marketing ONE07 & Creator ON07
This was a Special Episode with Kent Summers, Kent was the very first guest on the Podcast back in 2021, and It was great to have him back again on the 30th Episode,
Kent Summers is a seasoned software entrepreneur with four successful exits (three as founder/CEO) and a long-time contributor to the Boston entrepreneurship community in both academic and volunteer capacities
Kent is an investor and serves on the Board of several companies in the Boston and NYC areas. We discussed how to navigate challenges as a startup founder, emerging new technologies, changing B2B landscape, the Importance of social selling, and a lot of great insights into the startup world
Check out Kent’s book on B2B sales >> Startup Field Notes By Kent Summers
You can connect with Kent on LinkedIn >> Kent Summers
Also, you can check out me on LinkedIn >> Sumit Patil
Thank you! Cheers!!
Episode 29 – Will Nitze on his story of building IQBAR, D2C Vs Retail, current challenges in in CPG industry and a lot of valuable insights in CPG industry

This Episode is sponsored by ONE07 MEDIA, ONE07 MEDIA Focuses on helping sustainable CPG brands with Paid Media & Influencer Marketing, Email – sumit@one07.media to know more
In this Episode, I was joined by Will Nitze, Will is the founder and CEO of IQBAR, IQBAR is on a mission to empower doers with superior brain + body nutrition! IQBAR plant protein bars and IQMIX hydration sticks are packed with functional compounds to help you win your day
Check out IQBAR
Sumit Patil
Episode 28 – Matthew Parry on how to raise capital as an early-stage CPG brand, how to expand into retail stores & current state of the CPG industry

In this episode, I was joined by Matt Parry, Matt is Founder & CEO of ” The Good Crisp Company” which offers gluten free potato crisps & cheese balls,
We discussed various topics including
- How to raise capital as a early stage CPG brand
- How to expand your CPG brand in retail locations
- Insights in the current state of the CPG industry and a lot of topics in the CPG industry
Check Out >> https://www.thegoodcrispcompany.com/
Thank you!
Sumit Patil >> LinkedIn
Episode 27 – Story of Dr. James Richardson and how to navigate 2023 as a CPG brand

This Episode is sponsored by ONE07 MEDIA, ONE07 MEDIA Focuses on helping sustainable CPG brands with Paid Media & Influencer Marketing, Email – sumit@one07.media to get in touch
In this episode, I was joined by Dr. James Richardson, Dr. James is the author of the amazon best-selling book, “Ramping Your Brand” Dr. Richardson is the founder of Premium Growth Solutions, a strategic planning consultancy for early-stage consumer packaged goods brands. As a professionally trained cultural anthropologist turned business strategist, he has helped over 75 CPG brands with their strategic planning, including brands owned by Coca-Cola Venturing and Emerging Brands, The Hershey Company, General Mills, Kraft Foods, ConAgra Brands and Frito-Lay as well as emerging brands such as Once Upon a Farm, Mother Kombucha, Bobby Sue’s Nuts, Rebel creamery, Zaca recovery, and others. He also hosts his own podcast-Startup Confidential. His thoughts appear regularly in industry publications such as Foodnavigator
Episode 26 – Story of Melissa Martinelli

In this episode, I was joined by Melissa, Melissa is the founder and CEO of SuperFrau!! SuperFrau is a beverage brand made with upcycled ingredients, We discussed her story of building SuperFrau!! The challenges which she had to go through and a lot of insights into the CPG industry!!
Also, The crowdfunding campaign for SuperFrau is live!! Check out > > Raise Green and be a part of this amazing brand : )
You can connect with Melissa here >> LinkedIN
Thank you!!
Sumit Patil > > LinkedIN
Episode 25 – Jim Simon on the current CPG industry landscape, why Jimmy Bars transitioned to functional, the importance of automation in manufacturing as a CPG brand & how Jimmy Bars is supporting MMA fighters

In this episode, I was joined by Jim Simon, Jim is the Founder and CEO of JiMMYBAR!, JiMMYBAR is a female co-founded family company & creator of “Bars With Benefits” meaning high protein-low sugar great tasting bars with Functional ingredients like MCT Oil, Collagen, Turmeric, plant-based Caffeine, Keto friendly nuts.
We discussed the current challenges in the CPG industry, how Jimmy Bars transitioned towards more functional ingredients, the importance of automation in the manufacturing facility and Jimmybars is supporting MMA fighters
You can connect with Jim on LinkedIN
Thank you !
Sumit Patil
Episode 23 – Daniel Kurzrock on his story of building “ReGrained”,importance of sustainability & how they are making an impact with upcycled food technology

In this episode, I was joined by Daniel Kurzrock, Daniel is the CEO and Co-Founder at ReGrained
ReGrained is the leading food upcycling technology and ingredient platform. ReGrained deploys patented technology and culinary science to rescue healthy food and craft delicious, versatile, better-for-you ingredients and products. Their flagship ingredient, ReGrained SuperGrain+Ⓡ, elevates the tens of billions of pounds of de-sugared, sprouted ancient grains created annually by the brewing industry.
ReGrained SuperGrain+Ⓡ is a versatile, economical and environmentally friendly grain powder, rich in plant protein, dietary fiber and prebiotics. Food companies around the world partner with ReGrained’s Upcycled Food Lab to power their next generation of product innovations. ReGrained is a proudly certified Public Benefit Corporation and 1% For The Planet member, and cofounder of the Upcycled Food Association. To learn more the company, the Upcycled Food Lab and products, go to UpcycledFoods.com.
If you are interested in partnering with Re-Grained (email -dan@regrained.com) you can also connect with Dan on LinkedIN
Thank you!
Sumit Patil >> LinkedIN
Episode 22 – Story of David Schneiderman

In this episode, I was joined by David Schneiderman, David is the founder and CEO of Two Bears Coffee, In 2014, TWO BEARS was started from humble roots. The company has come a long way from the days the founder brewed by hand in the basement of the bar and delivered each case from the trunk of his car.
David shared his story of Entrepreneurship, The challenges he had to go through, and a lot of valuable insights into the CPG Industry
Check out >> Two Bears Coffee
Thank you!
Sumit Patil >> LinkedIN