Dan Bastian

Dan Bastian co-founded Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP with his wife Angie in 2001, operating from their Mankato, Minnesota garage. After spotting an internet ad for kettle-corn equipment, he launched a weekend venture that grew into a leading natural popcorn brand, which the couple sold in 2017.

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EP 823

Advice Line with Angie & Dan Bastian of Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP

Angie Bastian

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP

Angie and Dan Bastian, the founders behind Angie's Boom Chicka Pop, return to The Advice Line to guide founders through the messy middle of growth. In this episode, they counsel Michelle Pusateri of Nana Joe's Granola on raising capital without selling out, Gloria Kolb of Elida on breaking the stigma around pelvic health, and Eric Poulin of MapleRoo on scaling authentically in a crowded market. Their advice? Stay rooted in mission, let your passion show, and remember that slow, steady wins the race.

Apr 2, 202649 min

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Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP is a woman-founded popcorn company that started in a Minnesota garage in 2001. They make gluten-free, better-for-you kettle corn and ready-to-eat popcorn using real, simple ingredients, now found in grocery stores nationwide.

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