Meet the Founders: Myles Powell and Zhanna Godkin of Myles Comfort Foods

Myles is a food entrepreneur and aspiring chef who launched his own line of nostalgic, nutritious, and convenient cuisine. Inspired by the soul food of his childhood, Myles Comfort Foods specializes in mac and cheese made with wholesome ingredients, packed with flavor and plenty of protein.

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Meet the Founders: Hannah Pollack and Xavier Meers of Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches

Shortly after falling in love over their shared passion for cooking, chefs Hannah and Xavier combined forces to launch Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches. These signature treats are always handmade using 14% butterfat ice cream and freshly baked cookies.

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Meet the Founder: Den Masanori Shirakata of Den’s Tea

Den is a third-generation Japanese tea merchant who is continuing his family’s legacy here in Southern California. In addition to being the founder of Den’s Tea, Den is the President and CEO of Shirakata-Denshiro Shoten—a tea distribution and manufacturing company founded by his grandfather in 1923.

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Meet the Founder: Matt Feldman of Moku Foods

Growing up in Hawaii gave Matt a strong passion for sustainability and the planet. After learning more about the meat industry’s damaging carbon footprint, Matt decided to take matters into his own hands.

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Meet the Founders: Laird Hamilton & Gabby Reece of Laird Superfood

World-renowned surfer Laird Hamilton wanted a beverage that could boost his energy and help him stay on the waves. When he couldn’t find what he was looking for, he created his very own plant-powered solution.

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Meet the Farmers: Hayley Eckert and Keaton Hale of Farmer Direct Foods

Industrial farming practices have impacted the nutritional value of our grains and the quality of our soil.

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Meet the Founders: Kei Tsuzuki and Molly Luethi of Kei & Molly

Kei & Molly empowers immigrants & refugees through textile arts while making sustainable home goods using solar energy & eco-friendly materials.

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Meet the Founder: PJ Monte of Monte’s Fine Foods

By batching and selling his family’s century-old red sauce recipe, PJ has furthered their culinary legacy one jar at a time.

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Meet the Founders: Jason Thompson and Donnie Eichar of Rancho West Beer

With the help of their talented wives, Jason and Donnie turned their passion for great beer into a thriving business.

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Meet the CEO: Nash Ryan of Cadoro Bakery

Nash’s humble beginnings as a delivery driver for Cadoro Bakery set the foundation for his future as CEO and owner.

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Meet the Founder: Kristin Olszewski of Nomadica

Combining her experience as a sommelier at renowned Michelin-starred restaurants with her passion for sustainability, Kristin created Nomadica: an eco-friendly line of canned wines.

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Meet the Founder: Jane May Graves of Luxe Beauty

Luxe Beauty was created for ingredient-conscious label-readers just like Jane — people who value soft skin and long-lasting health in equal measure. Free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and plastic, these products strike the perfect blend of purity and luxury.

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