Meet the Founder: Ryan Emmons WAIĀKEA

In 2012, Ryan founded WAIĀKEA and created the first Certified Carbon Neutral line of volcanic water from Hawaii.

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Meet the Founder: Donna Howlett MODINC Skincare

Donna is no stranger to the power and potency of natural skincare. After enduring injuries from a gas stove explosion at 17, her father healed her burns and scars with aloe vera from her family’s farm.

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Meet the Founder: Victor Guardiola and Jordan Hicks of Bawi Agua Fresca

Bawi Agua Fresca is a beverage rooted in representation. Victor and Jordan first crossed paths while attending college in Austin, Texas.

Meet the Founders: Chiara Munzi and Izzy Gorton of ChiChi Foods

While attending Washington University in St. Louis, Chiara and Izzy were disappointed by lackluster breakfast options.

Meet the Founder: Jing Gao of Fly by Jing

Fly By Jing offers all-natural Sichuan Chili Crisp, inspired by the Sichuan cuisine of Chengdu. Their products are perfect for heat-seekers & umami-lovers.

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Meet the Founder: Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks of ECOS

As President & CEO, Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks is continuing her father’s legacy of making safe and natural cleaning products.

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Meet the Founder: Dr. Farnoush Fadavi of Bala Enzyme

Created by husband and wife dental surgeons, Dr. Arash Aftabi and Dr. Farnoush Fadavi, Bala Enzyme was created to aid recovery, hydrate, and fight inflammation.

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Meet the Founders: Allison and Stephen Ellsworth of poppi

Allison and Stephen loved the health benefits of apple cider vinegar, but they weren’t wild about the taste.

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Meet the Farmers: David Pitman of Pitman Family Farms

The Pitman family first began raising free-range turkeys and chickens in 1954. Now on the cusp of their 70 year anniversary, their commitment to raising birds the right way continues to grow.

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Meet the Founder: Hugo IV Beras-Goico of Hugo Pork

Hugo IV Beras-Goico’s friends and family couldn’t get enough of his famous chicharrón. Now, with Hugo Pork, he’s sharing his crispy and craveworthy pork belly with people everywhere.

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Meet the Founder: Kristie Hall of True Grace Health

Kristie Hall was raised with a great appreciation for nature and all that it provides.

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Meet the Founder: Alex Bergquist of Seed to Surf

Seed to Surf is an innovative company putting a plant-based twist on tinned fish.

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