Sam MacKinnon
Knook #46: Opo Bio
The phrase ‘alternative meat’ might conjure up all sorts of different ideas in your head of what that might look like. As I discovered,...
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Sam MacKinnon
- Sep 15, 2021
- 4 min
Knook #43: Happy Hour
I talk with co-founder Liv McGregor about hard kombucha, the parallels of entrepreneurship and having small kids, and growing new category.
Sam MacKinnon
- Aug 3, 2021
- 7 min
Knook #41: Fix & Fogg Part 2
For part two, I catch up with Roman to talk about Fix & Fogg's expansion in the US and getting traction in an export market.
Sam MacKinnon
- May 5, 2021
- 4 min
Knook #39: Roam
I talk with founders Rae and Andrius about the sports nutrition scene, new product development and business not being straightforward.
Sam MacKinnon
- Apr 21, 2021
- 5 min
Knook #38: Two Islands
I talk with founder and CEO Julia Matthews on health food perceptions, listening to your customer and exciting marine collagen innovation.
Sam MacKinnon
- Mar 30, 2021
- 6 min
Knook #37: Amino Mantra
I talk with co-founder Pritesh Kajaria about being wholefood, the challenges of getting to market and building a product that people want.
Sam MacKinnon
- Mar 16, 2021
- 5 min
Knook #36: Wellington Chocolate Factory
I talk with founder Gabe Davidson about being bean-to-bar, finding a purpose greater than the business itself, and investing in design.
Sam MacKinnon
- Mar 2, 2021
- 5 min
Knook #35: Brave Brewing Co.
I catch up with Brave Brewing Co co-founder Gemma Smith to talk Tigermilk, launching in saturated markets and being nice in business.
Sam MacKinnon
- Oct 27, 2020
- 4 min
Knook #29: Te Aro Wine
I catch up with Jules van Costello to talk urban wineries, building a strong channel to market and being authentic with customers.
Sam MacKinnon
- Sep 29, 2020
- 5 min
Knook #27: Animals Like Us
I talk with Animals Like Us co-founder and CEO Rob Achten about premium pet food, market research and staying focused on your purpose.
Sam MacKinnon
- Aug 18, 2020
- 6 min
Knook #24: Froth Technologies
I talk with Froth Tech founders Simon Cooke and Ryan Carville about brewing yeast, forging a new path and the value of market research.
Sam MacKinnon
- Jul 7, 2020
- 5 min
Knook #21: Libertine Blends
I talk with Jax Wales, founder of Libertine Blends, about blending tea, running your business from overseas and staying strategic.
Sam MacKinnon
- Jun 23, 2020
- 7 min
Knook #20: Coffee Supreme
I catch up with Al Keating, CEO of Coffee Supreme to talk all things coffee, building an army of fans and focusing on what's important.
Sam MacKinnon
- May 26, 2020
- 4 min
Knook #18: Heilala Vanilla
I talk with Heilala Vanilla co-founder Jennifer Boggiss about her award-winning business, positive social impact and lessons in exporting.
Sam MacKinnon
- Apr 28, 2020
- 5 min
Knook #16: Dancing Sands
I talk with Dancing Sands founder Ben Bonoma about their award winning distillery, product development and the craft spirits explosion.
Sam MacKinnon
- Apr 14, 2020
- 5 min
Knook #15: Appleby Farms
I talk with Appleby Farms CEO Mike Brown about their A2 protein ice cream, crafting a path to export and adjusting your pitch for markets.
Sam MacKinnon
- Mar 31, 2020
- 5 min
Knook #14: Good Buzz
I talk to Good Buzz co-founder Amber Campbell about kombucha, hustling, and running an FMCG business.
Sam MacKinnon
- Mar 3, 2020
- 5 min
Knook #12: Six Barrel Soda
I talk with co-founder Joe Slater about making wonderful drinks, building brand recognition when exporting and challenges of FMCG.
Sam MacKinnon
- Nov 20, 2019
- 5 min
Knook #7: All Good
I sat down with All Good co-founder Matt Morrison to talk entering the commodity market, and doing good for everyone in your supply chain.
Sam MacKinnon
- Aug 15, 2019
- 4 min
Knook #3: J.M.R. Cocktail & Co.
I caught up with Amy Alexander of J.M.R. Cocktail & Co to to talk cocktails, getting people onboard with your dream, and staying focused.
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