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: 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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Meet the Founder: Jing Gao of Fly by Jing

Fly By Jing offers all-natural Sichuan Chili Crisp, inspired by the Sichuan cuisine of Chengdu. Their products are perfect for heat-seekers & umami-lovers.

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Meet the Founder: Ryan Emmons WAIĀKEA

In 2012, Ryan founded WAIĀKEA and created the first Certified Carbon Neutral line of volcanic water from Hawaii.

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Meet the Founder: Gabriele Poli of Gelato Festival

More than 10 years ago, Gabriele hosted his first Gelato Festival World Masters in Florence.

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Meet the Founder: Domonic Biggi of Beaverton Foods

From humble beginnings in Italy to the helm of a culinary empire, Rose Biggi's story is one of passion, perseverance, and a love for good food.

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Meet the Founder: David Schoen of Rice Browns Crispy Rice

Chef David Schoen couldn’t get enough of his go-to order at sushi restaurants — spicy tuna over crispy rice. Now, with Rice Browns, he’s turning his favorite base into an entirely fresh food.

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