Matsui Nursery

Andy Matsui, an intuitive and innovative grower, decided to turn the floral industry on its head by trading short-lived cuts for potted longevity.

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Meet the Founder: Jessica Bragdon and Paul Davidson of Koala Eco

They launched Koala Eco in 2017 to rid homes of harsh, toxic chemicals while pursuing a broader mission to help people reconnect with nature and live a bit more sustainably every day.

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Meet the Founders: The Stein Family (Russ, Melody, Taysia, and Rylan Stein) of pi00a pizza

At its heart, pi00a is about more than pizza. With unemployment affecting more than half of the Deaf community, Russ and Melody built their business as a platform for access, equity, and meaningful work.

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Meet the Founder: Moe of Kimono Mom Umami Sauce

As a teenage geisha-in-training, Moe developed a deep respect for Kyoto’s cultural traditions—especially its food. Years later, as a new mom seeking connection, she began sharing snippets of her daily life and home cooking online. Dressed in her kimono and joined by her spirited daughter, Sutan, Moe’s gentle approach to Japanese cooking quickly captured hearts around the world.

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Meet the Founder: Brian Gibb of Vaca Chips

A self-professed fast-food addict, Brian did a 180 when he decided to take control of his health. Brian spent months developing a better chip. Vaca Chips are made with three simple ingredients.

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Meet the Founder: Houston Buehrle of Little Zing Danish Mustard

Houston shares about his journey to bring Little Zing Danish Mustard to shelves, and his experience with entrepreneurship.

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Meet the Founder: Francesca Pittaluga of Ciao Pappy

Inspired by her Italian father, Andrea (affectionately known as “Pappy”), Francesca revamped a beloved family favorite to create a jarred marinara sauce that tastes authentically homemade.

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Meet the Founder: Richard Pauwels of Rich Nuts

Richard Pauwels was a health-conscious firefighter who needed quality food to fuel him through long shifts. After lots of research and experimentation, he created the snack of his dreams.

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Meet the CEO: Nash Ryan of Cadoro Bakery

Nash’s humble beginnings as a delivery driver for Cadoro Bakery set the foundation for his future as CEO and owner.

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Meet the Farmer: Carrie Richards of Richards Regenerative Beef

Carrie is running the family ranch and making it environmentally sustainable through regenerative agriculture that focuses on soil health.

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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 Farmers: Hayley Eckert and Keaton Hale of Farmer Direct Foods

Industrial farming practices have impacted the nutritional value of our grains and the quality of our soil.

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