Meet the Founders: Matthias and Anton Memminger of Paulaner Sunset

For more than 50 years, Germany’s favorite soft drink, Spezi, has been the popular choice in the country’s shops, bars, and restaurants.

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Meet the Founders: Diogo Valente and Tiago Rebelo of Swee Creamery

Friends and fitness advocates Diogo and Tiago launched Swee to provide a healthy yet satisfying alternative to traditional ice cream.

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Meet the Founder: Chelsey and Cassie Maschhoff of Lottie’s Meats

Growing up on a sixth-generation farm, sisters Chelsey and Cassie were raised on premium pork. As adults, they saw an opportunity to bring their family's ethical farming practices and high-quality meat to a wider audience.

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Meet the Founder: Manny Ferreira of Manny’s Ultimate Mixes

What makes a Bloody Mary truly unforgettable? For Manny, the passionate founder of Manny's Ultimate Mixes, the answer lies in a blend of tradition and a touch of mystery.

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Meet the Founders: Allan and Candace Tea of Cali Dumpling

Married for just three days when the 2020 pandemic shut down in-person dining at their family restaurants, Allan and Candace sidelined their honeymoon plans.

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Meet The Founder: Carly Stein of Beekeeper’s Naturals

Beekeeper's Naturals offers health-boosting products like propolis throat spray while also promoting sustainable practices for pollinators.

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Meet the Founder: Keegan Fong of Woon Kitchen

Growing up in the skate culture of suburban Los Angeles, Keegan’s teenage home became the hangout house.

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Meet the Founders: Lolly Parker and Sumi Nishi of Lolly’s Frozen Grapes

While brainstorming the perfect snack, Lolly and Sumi created Lolly’s Frozen Grapes.

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Meet the Founders: Debbie, Jack, and Meghan Dowd of Cado Avocado Ice Cream

A lifelong commitment to healthy living inspired the Dowd family to reinvent their favorite frozen dessert.

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Meet the Founder: Joe Nicchi of CVT Soft Serve

New York native Joe Nicchi made soft serve cool again with his LA ice cream truck, CVT Soft Serve.

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Meet the Founder: Sean McDonald of Melting Forest

Tapping into ten years of experience in the health and wellness sector, Sean was confident that his next venture was going to mushroom into something big.

Meet the Founder: Nicole Bernard Dawes of Nixie Beverage Company

Passionate entrepreneurs are driven by more than just the bottom line. They’re motivated by creating, innovating, and changing the landscape.