Meet NYU alum Levent Tuysuzoglu, Founder of Hazelicious

Tell us about your company:
Hazelicious is on a mission to break the hazelnut out of its shell and show the world how delicious and versatile it can be—a natural choice for non-dairy alternatives, nut butters, and much more.
What inspired you to start your business?
Passing of my grandparents who owned a small hazelnut farm.
What are your proudest achievements so far?
Getting our hazelnut milk into Whole Foods on our first try.
What advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs:
Model your cashflow forecasts properly! For B2C products, understand the lifestyle marketing angle as it can make or break sales/advertising success.
Please share a memory or thought about your alma mater:
The case study group work sessions were epic and frustrating at the same time. Emotions all around!