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The CPG industry remains OPAQUE in many ways. It can feel hard to enter it prepared. That's why we're thrilled to have Kai Nortey, the CEO & Co-Founder of kubé, PBC (Public Benefit Corporation) join us to bring a transparent look at how she has built her business to work for her.
kubé is a Black woman-owned artisanal, premium, and luxurious full-fat coconut ice cream womanfacturer and social enterprise, based in Oakland, California. They make their own clean, full-fat coconut cream from mature coconuts, then blend it with organic plant-based food ingredients. You'll hear all about:
Wizes, part II of this episode will be in episode 238 next week. Before then, we want to hear from you in our Instagram or LinkedIn DMs: was there something in this episode that surprised you or that you needed to hear? Find Kai's & kubé's information, as well as our social links, in our full show notes here!
247. The Story Behind Alli’s Buyer Perspective
246. Alli's Important Rules of Retail
245. Should I Sell My Products in a Franchise?
244. 3 Food Founder Mistakes You Might Be Making
243. How to Avoid the Most Common Food Biz Finance Pitfalls
242. From Cookies to Cash: 3 Girl Scouts' Sales Strategies to Borrow
241. How to Keep Your Cool and Adjust When SKUs Underperform
240. What Buyers Really Want from You at Trade Shows
239. Hook, Line, and Sinker: Creating Brand Names that Reel In Customers
238. Part II: Kai's Transparent Take on Building Your Biz Conscientiously
236. From Hustle Mode to Healthy Growth: Pivoting, Using Your Strengths, and Saying No
235. B.T.R. Nation's Path to Tripling their Number of Retail Doors in 2 Months
234. This 30 Under 30 CEO's 3 Words for Moving Forward
233. An Introvert's Guide to Expo West & Other Industry Events
232. Ibraheem Basir of A Dozen Cousins on Not Sacrificing Values for Growth
231. Know Your Numbers, Know Your Customers: Using Data to Get Past Plateaus
230. Beyond Buzzwords: How Brands Can Start Supporting a More Equitable Industry
229. [Is It Worth It, Charlie?] Defining Business Success Beyond the Numbers
228. 3 Pitch Lessons from 30 Years of CPG Experience
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