Meet the Founders: Leah Marcus and Yasaman Bakhtiar of Good Girl Snacks

Leah and Yasaman bonded in college over a shared Middle Eastern upbringing and a determination to forge their own path.

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Meet the Founders: Matthias and Anton Memminger of Paulaner Sunset

For more than 50 years, Germany’s favorite soft drink, Spezi, has been the popular choice in the country’s shops, bars, and restaurants.

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Meet the Founders: Diogo Valente and Tiago Rebelo of Swee Creamery

Friends and fitness advocates Diogo and Tiago launched Swee to provide a healthy yet satisfying alternative to traditional ice cream.

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Meet the Founder: Chelsey and Cassie Maschhoff of Lottie’s Meats

Growing up on a sixth-generation farm, sisters Chelsey and Cassie were raised on premium pork. As adults, they saw an opportunity to bring their family's ethical farming practices and high-quality meat to a wider audience.

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Meet the Founder: Manny Ferreira of Manny’s Ultimate Mixes

What makes a Bloody Mary truly unforgettable? For Manny, the passionate founder of Manny's Ultimate Mixes, the answer lies in a blend of tradition and a touch of mystery.

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Meet the Founders: Allan and Candace Tea of Cali Dumpling

Married for just three days when the 2020 pandemic shut down in-person dining at their family restaurants, Allan and Candace sidelined their honeymoon plans.

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Meet The Founder: Carly Stein of Beekeeper’s Naturals

Beekeeper's Naturals offers health-boosting products like propolis throat spray while also promoting sustainable practices for pollinators.

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Meet the Founder: Keegan Fong of Woon Kitchen

Growing up in the skate culture of suburban Los Angeles, Keegan’s teenage home became the hangout house.

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Meet the Founders: Lolly Parker and Sumi Nishi of Lolly’s Frozen Grapes

While brainstorming the perfect snack, Lolly and Sumi created Lolly’s Frozen Grapes.

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Meet the Founders: Debbie, Jack, and Meghan Dowd of Cado Avocado Ice Cream

A lifelong commitment to healthy living inspired the Dowd family to reinvent their favorite frozen dessert.

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Meet the Founder: Joe Nicchi of CVT Soft Serve

New York native Joe Nicchi made soft serve cool again with his LA ice cream truck, CVT Soft Serve.

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Meet the Founders: Louis-Pascal Walsh and Frederick 'Flick' Mooradian of Tequio

What makes a truly exceptional tequila soda? For Louis-Pascal and Frederick, the answer lies in authenticity, starting with the source. That's why they partnered with Guillermo 'Willy' Bañuelos, a third-generation Tequilero whose passion for tradition and flavor infuses every can of Tequio.

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