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July 10, 2024 19 mins

In this episode of the First Buck podcast, host Nic Cary interviews Dr. Mahsa Vazin, founder of PawCo, a plant-based dog food company with a mission of making the world a greener place, one meal at a time. Dr. Vazin, with a PhD in nanoscience and experience at Impossible Foods, shares her entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and community support. She discusses the growing plant-based pet food market and its positive impact on pet health and the environment, highlighting that with determination and the right support, aspiring entrepreneurs can achieve their goals.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • Discover how to leverage community support and mentorship to grow your startup.
  • Learn the importance of innovation and sustainability in creating successful products.
  • Understand the value of market research in identifying gaps and opportunities.
  • Gain insights on bootstrapping and raising funds effectively for your business.
  • Find out how to overcome challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth.

In this episode...

Nic Cary interviews Dr. Mahsa and they discuss the lessons learned during her career journey including:

  • The importance of leveraging community support and mentorship to overcome challenges and grow a business.
  • The value of sustainable practices and innovation in creating products that meet market demands and drive success.
  • The necessity of resilience and strategic planning in navigating the entrepreneurial journey and achieving long-term goals.

 

Sponsor for this episode...

This episode is brought to you by Sky’s The Limit, one of the largest nonprofit programs for underrepresented young adult entrepreneurs in the US. Sky’s The Limit is a quick-growing digital platform that connects entrepreneurs with their peers, volunteer business mentors, training resources, and funding. Our goal is to develop the social capital that founders need to chase their business dreams.

To learn more, visit https://www.skysthelimit.org.

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