Episodes

In this episode, Mike interviews Amy Zitelman, CEO and co-founder of Soom Foods, a leading premium tahini brand. Amy shares the journey of discovering the market gap in the U.S. for high-quality tahini, the steps taken to est...

MFD is an inventory success platform that helps small and medium businesses in multiple categories whether it’s construction, CPG, soft goods, hard goods, electronics with sourcing, manufacturing, and financing their inventor...

In this episode of the re:COGS podcast we dive deep into the journey of Jimmy Feeman, co-founder of NoBaked Cookie Dough. Jimmy shares the origins of their innovative product and their turbulent journey from opening retail st...

While working in the restaurant business, Buddy started experimenting with vodka infusions using chili peppers and other ingredients, leading to a spicy take on the classic cocktail. This creation quickly became the restauran...

In this episode Mike Gelb speaks with Martin Forde, early employee of Dr. Squatch and current retail advisor at Omnichannel Ventures. They discuss Martin's recruitment and contributions to Dr. Squatch's retail strategy, detai...

Kathrin Henon, the visionary founder and CEO of Planet Bake, joins us to share her inspiring journey of crafting the perfect sugar-free, vegan, and gluten-free donut. Catherine's story is one of innovation and determination, ...

Struggling with dehydration during her runs, our guest discovered an unexpected solution in her kitchen: homemade electrolyte popsicles. Inspired by her mom's passion for healthy eating, she crafted popsicles free from artifi...

Struggling with dehydration during her runs, our guest discovered an unexpected solution in her kitchen: homemade electrolyte popsicles. Inspired by her mom's passion for healthy eating, she crafted popsicles free from artifi...

Discover the entrepreneurial spirit of Troy Bonde, CEO and co-founder of the innovative pasta sauce company SAUZ, as he takes us on a flavorful journey from college dreams to grocery aisle success. Troy, alongside his co-foun...

Vanessa, a seasoned retail buyer at Target, takes us on an enlightening journey from her marketing days at Neutrogena to the intricate world of retail buying. She offers invaluable insights into the art of brand launching, em...

Dan Stephenson, the co-founder and COO of Daily Crunch, joins us to share an inspiring story of growth and resilience. What began as a simple idea sparked by Diane's journey in India, learning about the brain health advantage...

Craft distillery pioneer Melkon Khosrovian joins us to recount the remarkable story of how Green Bar Distillery began as a humble experiment in creating tasty liquor infusions for his fiancée, only to blossom into one of the ...

Unlock the secrets of successful retail expansion and learn how you can transition from Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) to retail seamlessly. With insights from our amazing guests: • Vir Satyan from RangeMe • Caroline Grace from Pro...

Yasameen Sajady, co-founder of Maazah, takes us on a flavorful journey through the creation of a successful Middle Eastern sauce empire. With her sister Sheila by her side, Yasameen transformed their mother's cherished recipe...

Journey with us as we unravel the surprising evolution from bagel-making to innovating bagel chips. What started as a simple offer to provide bagel dough turned into a creative partnership with a smoked fish dip company. This...

Former SpaceX IT procurement buyer turned winery owner takes us on a fascinating journey from the high-tech world to the charming realms of wine country. Our guest shares how the camaraderie and rich history of the wine indus...

Michelle Breyer, the trailblazing CMO of SKU and founder of Naturally Curly, joins us in this episode to share her incredible journey from personal hair struggles to creating a game-changing platform for textured hair. Michel...

Get an insider look at the intricate challenges Sarah faced while creating a shelf-stable, freeze-dried matzo ball soup. Hear about the critical role a talented chef played in refining the recipe and slashing labor costs by 7...

Adelle Archer, CEO and founder of Eterneva, takes us on an emotional and enlightening journey through the innovative process of turning ashes and hair of loved ones into custom diamonds. Sparked by the loss of her dear friend...

Navigate the intricate stages of venture capital funding with us as we break down what VCs really look for in seed and Series A investments. Learn about the critical importance of consumer validation, strategic decision-makin...

Navigate the complex terrain of bankruptcy options and restructuring plans with our in-depth exploration of essential steps for founders and company leaders. We tackle crucial questions about potential buyers, secured debt ho...

Unlock the secrets of successful business restructuring with insights that could save your company. This episode of re:COGs sheds light on Subchapter 5 bankruptcies, a pivotal amendment to Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code...

What if your next big business idea was hiding in your kitchen? Meet Matt Weiss, co-founder and CEO of Rind Snacks, who transformed a home-based dehydration hobby into a thriving brand focused on the often-overlooked rind of...

Unlock the secrets to turning a pandemic-driven trend into a nationwide brand as we sit down with Emily Heintz, the visionary CEO and founder of Sèchey. Discover how Emily leveraged the growing interest in non-alcoholic bever...