Surf Vagabond to $200M Exit: Morgan Zanotti's Primal Kitchen Journey

09/10/2024 37 min

Listen "Surf Vagabond to $200M Exit: Morgan Zanotti's Primal Kitchen Journey"

Episode Synopsis

Bora chats with Morgan Zanotti, co-founder of Primal Kitchen, which sold to Kraft Heinz for $200 million.
Morgan shares her extraordinary journey, going from accountant to world traveler to disruptive food entrepreneur.

What you'll learn:

• The unlikely origin story of Primal Kitchen, born from Morgan's global adventures and health journey

• How to identify and capitalize on gaps in established markets like condiments

• Strategies for rapid growth in the competitive food industry

• The power of influencer marketing before it became mainstream

• Navigating retail relationships and promotions in the CPG world

• Preparing your business for acquisition from day one

• The emotional journey of selling a company and rewarding your team

• Insights into Morgan's new venture in the challenging beverage space

• Tips for launching a new brand with limited resources

• Balancing entrepreneurship with family life and personal health

Whether you're a food entrepreneur, considering a CPG startup, or just love a great business success story, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration.

Discover how Morgan and her team turned a simple idea - mayonnaise made with avocado oil - into a multi-million dollar brand that challenged industry giants.

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