You don’t have to look far to find powerful support for your food business—sometimes, the best resources are right in your backyard.

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 local gems that every food founder should know about. These are community-based resources, programs, and partners that can help you grow, scale, and stay inspired—whether you're still making products at home or prepping for retail.

If you're building a better-for-you brand and want support that’s accessible, affordable, and aligned with your mission, this episode will help you tap into what’s already around you.

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In this week’s Founder Spotlight, I sit down with Yohannes Petros, founder of Hannes Hummus, to talk about his journey of bringing a clean, better-for-you hummus to market — and the resilience it takes to grow a food brand in today’s world.

From staying true to his values to navigating production, branding, and customer education, Yohannes shares the highs, the lessons, and what’s kept him going.

If you're in the early stages of building a purpose-driven product or facing roadblocks while scaling — this episode will remind you that you’re not alone.

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Getting ready for a plant trial? Don’t just wing it.

Whether you’re scaling from a commercial kitchen or working with a co-manufacturer for the first time, your plant trial is a critical moment in your food business journey. It’s where your product meets real-world production — and the stakes are high.

In this episode, I share 5 essential things every food founder should prepare before stepping into a plant trial. From confirming your batch size and ingredient specs to knowing what to bring (and what to ask), this episode will help you show up confident, clear, and ready to get the most out of your trial.

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