Raising Capital and Scaling a Mushroom-Powered Energy Brand with Scott Frohman of Odyssey

Scott Frohman grew up washing cars door to door before he could even drive. Even as an adult in a corporate career, he couldn’t quash his entrepreneurial spirit. But he also wanted to do something sustainable for his own energy, the environment, and for his larger community. 

So when he discovered mushroom powders that gave him energy without the jitters nearly a decade ago, he knew he had to create something with them. Fast forward a few years and Odyssey, his company that creates mushroom infused energy drinks, is growing steadily and spreading across the country.

In this episode, Scott shares his origin story, how he landed on mushroom-powered energy drinks after testing out a variety of products, and how he’s managed the financial aspects of his business from raising capital to hiring carefully.

If you’re in the growing and testing phase of your business, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Let’s jump in!

In this episode, you’ll learn…

[00:00] Intro

[00:53] How Scott’s entrepreneurial journey started in childhood

[03:26] How Scott’s product and offering changed over time

[10:11] Why Odyssey has three different product lines and how they complement each other

[16:55] Odyssey’s unique packaging and the meaning behind it

[19:44] Scott’s advice for raising capital and finding investors 

[25:01] How Scott thinks about hiring and bringing in people to move his business forward

[29:48] Scott’s self-care routine and how he regularly practices gratitude

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