Category: UC Berkeley
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Meet UC Berkeley alum Rosetta Wang, Founder Laurelate
Tell us about your company: Laurelate is a California-grown chocolate alternative made from the native bay laurel tree—an abundant, climate-resilient species that has nourished Indigenous communities for generations. We transform California bay nuts into a rich, aromatic chocolate-like food that requires no cacao and supports local ecosystems. Our mission is to restore native forests through…
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Meet UC Berkeley alum: Luiza Villela, Founder unClassic
Tell us about your company: unClassic makes whole-food, mushrooms that are craveable, nutrient-dense, and scalable — like oyster mushroom nuggets and fillets of lion’s mane. Think: tofu, but mushrooms instead of soy. What inspired you to start your business? I grew up in Brazil, where meat was a way of life but I also saw…
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Meet Northwestern & Berkeley alum: Brendan Flannery, Founder of RIP Cold Brew
Tell us about your company: RIP Cold Brew is cold brew for those who are not dead. For those who “Reap Infinite Potential” everyday, who are always active, always on the go, always on to the next adventure. We’re flipping one of the world’s most recognizable acronyms upside down into a life-affirming rallying cry to…
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Meet UC Berkeley alum Roma Desai, Founder of GOBBi
Tell us about your company: GOBBi is a savory energy drink for busy professionals who need to energize and nourish— just add hot water for a satisfying energy boost! GOBBi was created to solve a simple problem: how to feel good and stay energized during a long day of work. Our founder, Roma, worked in…
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Meet UC Berkeley alum Rhonda Nassar, Co-Founder of Celia Chocolatier
Tell us about your company: Celia’s guiding principle is to create clean, premium, and natural chocolates — with a focus on both taste and ingredient integrity.Our chocolates are made with single-origin cacao beans from Ecuador (specifically Ecuadorian Nacional cacao), prized for naturally fruity and floral flavor notes.We avoid common “fillers” and additives. Our bars are…
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Meet UC Berkeley alumni Cassidy Nolan, Founder Mach 1 Hot Sauce
Tell us about your company: Veteran owner and operated Hot Sauce company based out of Napa California. What inspired you to start your business? Came from a culinary background and enjoyed crafting new sauces and meals. I became tired of hot sauces on the market that have sugar, oils, gums and stabilizers. What are your…
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