Guests

Antonio Swad is the founder of Wingstop and Pizza Patrón, a restaurant veteran who started as a 15-year-old dishwasher. He launched Wingstop in 1994 in Garland, Texas, growing it to over 2,500 global locations through a focus on simplicity and operational excellence.

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Angie Bastian is the co-founder of Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, a natural kettle corn brand she started with her husband Dan in 2001. What began as a small operation to fund their children's education grew into one of America's fastest-growing natural snack brands, based in Mankato, Minnesota.

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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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Eric Poulin is the co-founder of mapleROO, an endurance nutrition brand powered by pure Canadian maple syrup. A Canadian-born Ironman athlete based in Australia, he hosts the mapleROO Podcast exploring fuel selection for endurance performance.

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Gloria Kolb is the Founder and CEO of Elidah, a medical device company creating innovative solutions for women's health. With over 20 years of product development experience and more than a dozen patents, she leads the team behind ELITONE, a non-invasive wearable treatment for urinary incontinence.

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Michelle Pusateri is the founder of Nana Joe's Granola, a San Francisco-based maker of vegan, gluten-free granola. A pastry chef by background, she started the company in 2010 to bring whole-food breakfasts back to the table.

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Marc Lore is founder, chairman, and CEO of Wonder Group, which is reinventing the at-home dining experience. A serial entrepreneur, he previously founded Diapers.com (sold to Amazon) and Jet.com (sold to Walmart for $3.3B), and served as Walmart's eCommerce president from 2016 to 2021.

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Jack Boland is the founder of Wompy Bikes, a San Francisco-based company that creates custom bike bags and accessories. Starting from a passion for cycling, Jack built a brand that combines function with style, serving riders who value quality gear for their rides.

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Lydia Welsh is the founder of Clērstory, a small batch botanical skincare line based in Seattle. A former disease researcher, Lydia brings scientific rigor to her approach, creating products that combine natural ingredients with evidence-based formulations.

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Marcia Kilgore is the founder of Beauty Pie, a company redefining luxury beauty through a member-only subscription model. Before launching Beauty Pie, Kilgore built Soap & Glory and founded the Bliss spa chain, establishing her as a serial entrepreneur in the beauty and wellness space.

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Victor Garcia is the co-founder of Sol Dias, a company that produces Mexican-style sweets and treats. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Victor is passionate about creating authentic confections that bring traditional flavors to a wider audience.

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Matt O'Hayer founded VitalFarms in 2007 and serves as Executive Chairperson. Based in Austin, Texas, VitalFarms produces pasture-raised eggs and butter with a focus on animal welfare. The company has grown from a local farm to a national brand supplying major U.S. retailers.

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