Quentin Vennie has always felt the call to be a person of service, whether as a personal trainer, a nonprofit leader, or most recently, as the mission-focused entrepreneur and founder of Equitea.
Today on the podcast, Quentin is sharing how he transitioned from the nonprofit world to starting Equitea, how he founded the company with the ideals of equity, community, and self-care in mind, how his own experiences with mental health influenced the company, and how he’s moved forward even in the face of personal tragedy.
If you’re a CPG entrepreneur who is trying to figure out how your mission can show up in every aspect of your business, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in!
In this episode, you’ll learn…
[00:00] Intro
[00:48] How Quentin transitioned from the nonprofit world into entrepreneurship
[03:09] The diagnoses that served as the catalyst for Equitea
[07:15] How Equitea is redefining what iced tea can be and challenges Quentin faced while developing this product
[15:22] How Quentin thinks about raising money for Equitea and who he will (and won’t) partner with
[20:27] The life-changing tragedy that struck Quentin’s family and how he’s continued on in the face of loss
[24:54] How Quentin cares for himself amidst the grind of entrepreneurship
Get full notes and a transcript at: https://www.thehudsonkitchen.com/podcast/
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