Category: Food + Beverage
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Meet Northwestern alum Mara Smith, Founder Inspiro Tequila
Tell us about your company: Inspiro Tequila is a clean, additive-free tequila brand that is crafted with discerning female consumers in mind. We not only offer impeccable, meticulously crafted tequilas, but we are also providing more female perspectives to the spirits industry by being distilled, owned and led by women. What inspired you to start…
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Meet USC alum Jodie Mannis, Founder of Good Vibes Cookie
Tell us about your company: My name is Jodi and I am the mastermind & confectionary heARTist behind all the magic of Good Vibes Cookie Co. We have created an elevated magical experience that shows food can sparkle with heARTistic flair & still be delicious. Good Vibes Cookie Co was created to elevate the gift…
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Meet Northwestern alum Erica Bethe Levin, Founder Globowl
Tell us about your company: Globowl is an internationally inspired baby and toddler food company introducing babies to big flavors, safe textures and common allergens when they are starting solids to help prevent picky eating and texture aversions, while mitigating the likelihood of future food allergies. Our pediatrician-approved, chef-curated meals give kids the chance to…
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Meet USC alum Noah Nazarian, Co-Founder of Bahamii
Tell us about your company: Bahamii’s Date & Almond Bars use 7 or less superfood ingredients – with dates as the #1 ingredient – resulting in a fresh and soft texture that doesn’t get stuck in your teeth and is naturally sweet with no added sugar and no preservatives. What inspired you to start your…
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Meet USC alumni Shelby Sims, Co-Founder Quincy
Tell us about your company: Quincy offers the ideal ratio of olives to premium, from-the-barrel brine, makes the perfect dirty martini for every occasion. With zero waste. What inspired you to start your business? As martini enthusiasts, my Co-Founder Halli Sigel and I noticed the lack of an easy, sustainable option for making premium-quality dirty…
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Meet Northwestern alum Tathyane Vosgerau, Co-Founder Gifted Breads
Tell us about your company: Gifted Breads is a women-owned artisan bakery based in Chicago. What began in a local food incubator has grown into a company with products now available nationwide. From the start, our goal has been to create bread that delivers the same joy and experience as traditional bread—without sacrificing taste or…
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Meet UC Irvine alum Willy Kwak, Founder Krack’d Snacks
Tell us about your company: Krack’d Snacks is a clean-label snack company reinventing candy bars with real taste and texture, under 1g sugar, and no compromise. What inspired you to start your business? After nine years on keto, I was still craving sweets that actually satisfied. Every “better-for-you” snack fell short, so I started making…
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Meet Michigan State alum Mike Trupiano, Founder The Feel Bar
Tell us about your company: We make protein bars with functional benefits! What inspired you to start your business? Not having purpose and fulfillment in big CPG. What are your proudest achievements so far? Over 1 million bars sold! What advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs: Never ever give up, the stars will align…
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Meet UCSB alumni Lisa Boek, Founder Black Bow Sweets
Tell us about your company: Black Bow Sweets is founded on the tradition of giving homemade gifts for the holidays. Because giving and receiving meaningful gifts is very special, we pledge to always surprise and delight with our rich, wholesome, subtly sweet handcrafted & slow roasted candied nuts, elegantly package our delectable creations, and deliver…
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Meet USC alum Sean Kawamura, Founder Study Break Hard Seltzer
Tell us about your company: Study Break is cocktail inspired hard seltzer. Most hard seltzers are made from a beer-derived base, but Study Break stands apart with a unique alcohol base made from oranges. This allows us to deliver bold, refreshing flavor without any of the off-putting aftertaste. Welcome to Flavortown! What inspired you to…
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