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Janie Hoffman, Founder of Mamma Chia, discusses what lead her to create a new product and offers advice for other entrepreneurs looking to start a brand of their own.

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Category
Product Development
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Beverages , Craft Beer , Snacks
Run Time
9 minutes 48 seconds
Last Updated
10/23/2014

Table of Contents

  • 1 minutesWhat lead you into the food and beverage industry?
  • 2 minutesWhat’s one piece of advice you wish you knew before entering the food and beverage space?
  • 1 minutesWhen starting my brand, where’s a good place to find new investors?
  • 36 secondsAs my company starts to grow, where should I look for new hires?
  • 1 minutesWhat’s one task that a founder should look to take off their own plate within the first year of product launch?
  • 1 minutesWhat’s a critical first hire for a new brand?
  • 2 minutesShould founders take on the role of being a "Face of the Brand"?

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