23. Bootstrapping a CPG Brand with Allison Escovado Owen, Sweet Logic - Foodbevy

12/13/2021
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23. Bootstrapping a CPG Brand with Allison Escovado Owen, Sweet Logic

What's it like bootstrapping your company and finding success? Join me as I talk with Allision, CEO of Sweet Logic about why she made the decision and the opportunities and challenges that came with it. We also discuss the mental and emotional health challenges of being a food founder and how to develop a process to navigate through it.

Startup to Scale is a podcast by Foodbevy, an online community to connect emerging food, beverage, and CPG founders to great resources and partners to grow their business. Visit us at Foodbevy.com to learn about becoming a member or an industry partner today.

Startup to Scale is a podcast by Foodbevy, an online community to connect emerging food, beverage, and CPG founders to great resources and partners to grow their business. Visit us at Foodbevy.com to learn about becoming a member or an industry partner today.

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