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In this episode, Adrian sits down with Giuseppe Baidoo, the dynamic CEO and founder of Gusto Snacks. Giuseppe shares his remarkable story of resilience—from his early days growing up as a Ghanaian-Italian in Italy, moving to the UK with barely anything, to hustling through countless odd jobs and eventually founding an award-winning food startup on a mission to fight food waste.
You’ll hear firsthand about Giuseppe’s entrepreneurial journey, including his initial failed venture Whose Drinks, the lessons learned working night shifts at Tesco, and the pivotal moment that led to the birth of Gusto Snacks. With their unique approach of upcycling “wonky” fruits into delicious, sustainable snacks, Gusto has made waves—landing in major stockists like Amazon, WH Smith, and Selfridges, expanding into European markets, and saving over 70,000 units of fruit from landfill.
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🕙 TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
06:33 Turning adversity into growth
12:19 Giuseppe's Basketball Journey
16:52 Balancing Work, Uni, and Business
22:12 Ooze Drinks Strategy and Accountability
29:36 Business Journey and New Beginnings
37:09 Launching Gusto Snacks Amidst Pandemic
40:20 Respect and Trust in Leadership
44:01 Leadership Through Humility
51:56 Fruit Snack Audience Target
57:36 Gusto Snacks Startup Success
58:44 Balancing Job and Business Sacrifices
KEY TAKEAWAYS: This episode is a candid masterclass in resilience,...
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