In this episode, Luke Abbott sits down with Alex Malamatinas, Founder and Managing Partner of Melitas Ventures, the go-to VC firm for better-for-you consumer brands. With a background in finance and a lifelong connection to CPG, Alex shares how he transitioned from investing in large public companies to backing innovative early-stage brands like Dose, Abbot’s Butcher, and Dream Pops.Key topics covered:⭐ From Finance to CPG Venture Capital: How Alex’s experience at Morgan Stanley and hedge funds led him to launch Melitas Ventures in 2018.⭐ Investment Strategy: What Alex looks for in founders, product-market fit, and capital-efficient growth.⭐ Portfolio Insights: Why Melitas Ventures invested in brands like Olipop and MUD WTR.⭐ Daily Life as an Investor: Balancing portfolio company involvement, industry events, and life as a new dad.If you're interested in the future of food and beverage innovation, this episode offers insights from one of the industry's top investors.Listen now to learn from Alex’s experience in building and scaling better-for-you brands!#ReconnectedPodcast #MelitasVentures #CPG #Investor

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