Mark Crowell, SKU Mentor and founder of Culinex A decade ago, few would have imagined the the concept of insects as protein, the range of milk alternatives or the proliferation of hard seltzers in every flavor imaginable. The innovation in the food and beverage space is creating entirely new categories, reshaping the store shelves and…
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SKU mentor team meeting Mentoring for SKU is something special. It’s a transformative experience that positively impacts the mentors as much a the founders. I started mentoring for SKU Track 7. After selling my TextureMedia (NaturallyCurly), I was attracted to the idea of mentoring other entrepreneurs – sharing the dos, and possibly just as important,…
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ASKU Founders Clayton Christopher, Shari Wynne Ressler and Scott Jensen A decade ago, Austin was known for tech, live music and great barbecue (and our mighty Texas Longhorns). But a dynamic, fast-growing consumer-products industry was bubbling up under the radar, with larger brands as well as a wide range of emerging brands springing to life.…
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Many people may have heard of Patrick Schwarzenegger because of a last name that brings to mind his famous father, Arnold. But in the CPG world, he’s gained a reputation for being a savvy investor and entrepreneur in the space – a person other investors are watching closely. Patrick started his own investment company back…
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