Consumer Rundown

Consumer Rundown podcast is your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. Whether you’re a CPG enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a seasoned investor, tune in to learn about the stories driving the discussion within the consumer markets. Today we're chatting with Sandro, the founder of Sanzo, the sparkling water brand that's bringing unique Asian flavors to the masses. We discuss...

Consumer Rundown podcast is your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. Whether you’re a CPG enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a seasoned investor, tune in to learn about the stories driving the discussion within the consumer markets. On today's episode we are joined by Melissa Facchina from Siddhi Capital. Melissa has seen it all, from building her own operations firm to inve...

Welcome to the Consumer Rundown news podcast. On today's episode we discuss 1) Mexico Emerging as Top Source for U.S. Imports, Shifting from China 2) Target Exploring Paid Membership Program 3) Snoop Dogg and Master P are suing cereal giants Post and retail kingpin Walmart 4) VF Corp's plan to divest certain non core assets 5) Surging cost of Cocoa Impacting Chocolate Prices for Valentine's Day. Don't forget to subscribe to Consum...

Consumer Rundown podcast is your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. Whether you’re a CPG enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a seasoned investor, tune in to learn about the stories driving the discussion within the consumer markets. Today, we're thrilled to have Quaid Walker, co-founder of Bezel, the marketplace disrupting the pre owned luxury watch market. Bezel is on a mis...

Welcome to the first episode of the Consumer Rundown news podcast. We at the Consumer Rundown are excited to announce that in addition to our interview podcast where we speak to consumer founders, investors, and industry experts. We’ve decided to launch a news podcast that covers the most important news within the consumer markets. Today is Monday January 29th, we discuss Amazon ditching the iRobot acquisition, raises at Walmart, ...

 Our guest today is Brent Vartan, a Managing Partner at Bullish. Bullish blends capital, consulting and creation to design the most remarkable businesses in the world. Its investment portfolio has included Harry's, Warby Parker, Casper, Sunday, Cake and many more leading consumer companies. Brent talks about his journey from advertising to venture capital and discusses the importance of emotional connection in building consumer br...

On today’s episode we’re talking to Kiyan Foroughi, the co-founder of needle an AI-powered marketing platform based in Singapore. Needle helps early stage ecommerce brands optimize their marketing spending by providing personalized recommendations and automating campaign creation. Kiyan is a serial entrepreneur, who previously founded Electric8 and Boticca.com, he shares his thoughts on the future of AI within eCommerce and how AI ...

Join us as Jake Karls, a co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, reveals how they're disrupting the chocolate industry with bold storytelling, raw transparency, and unapologetic authenticity. We'll dive into their David versus Goliath battle with Hershey's and uncover Jake's unconventional marketing playbook. Jake’s inspiring journey is packed with valuable insights for anyone who dares to be different! Consumer Rundown podcast is your dest...

Today, we're talking to Elle Lanning, the Managing Director at Camino Partners. Camino Partners is a business-building and investment platform partnering with entrepreneurs to build enduring value with values. It co-founded better-for-you Mexican food brand, SOMOS, and invested in companies such as Belgian Boys, gimme seaweed snacks and CAVA Mediterranean foods. Elle pulls back the curtain on Camino's investment and operating phil...

We are joined Kelly and Stephanie, the co-founders of Impact Food, Driven by a deep passion for sustainability and health, they founded Impact Food, a company dedicated to creating the most delicious and nutritious plant-based seafood alternatives. Tune in to explore the challenges, innovations, and principles that have shaped their inspiring journey. Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends t...

We dive into the journey of Christina Dorr Drake, the co-founder of Willa's Oat Milk. Christina shares the inspiration behind the brand and the pivotal insight that propelled her to launch Willa's. We also explore the evolving landscape of the plant-based market, delving into the impact of shifting consumer preferences and how education is reshaping product formulations throughout the category. Consumer Rundown podcast, your destin...

Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On this episode, we are joined by Kal and Michael, the founders of Taika, a ready-to-drink coffee brand infused with functional mushrooms and adaptogens. We discussed how Taika is differentiating itself within crowded caffeine and energy markets. We learn about the brand's commitment to providing a produ...

Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On this episode, we are joined by John and Jiae, the founders of Sea Monsters, a seaweed snacks company. John and Jiae discuss their motivation for starting Sea Monsters, their vision for the future of seaweed snacks, and how they're leveraging their professional experience in branding to tell the Sea Mo...

Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. Are you looking to crack the code on Amazon, conquer the world of e-commerce, and supercharge your brand's success? Look no further! On this episode, we delve into the digital advertising with Evan Kesner, the CEO and co-founder of Straight-up Growth, an Amazon ad agency. Don't miss this opportunity to ...