Our guest today is Wiggs Civitillo, the founder and CEO of Starfish Networks, an innovative company driving traceability and connectivity in food supply chains. In today's episode, Wiggs shares how major tech players like IBM have shaped this space and how Starfish Networks uniquely connects over 200 different traceability solutions. We dive deep into the critical challenges facing food supply chain technology today and why these technological advancements are essential.

During our insightful conversation, Wiggs clarified common misconceptions around blockchain technology and explained precisely how Starfish Networks fosters secure data sharing, compliance, and real-time visibility. We discuss the impacts of the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act Rule 204, highlighting how non-compliance could significantly affect companies across the industry. Wiggs also reveals personal insights on food tech innovation, including valuable lessons learned from his impressive experience at IBM Food Trust and how Starfish Networks is fundamentally changing the landscape of food traceability.

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https://www.starfish-network.com/

info@starfish-network.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiggs-civitillo/

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Food Supply Chain Liability and Innovation
00:01:20 - Welcoming Wiggs Civitillo, Founder and CEO of Starfish Networks
00:02:37 - What is Starfish Networks and its mission?
00:05:18 - Wiggs' background and journey into food technology
00:07:41 - Explanation of Fintech and Blockchain Technology
00:11:15 - Overview of IBM Food Trust and blockchain’s role in food traceability
00:15:32 - Biggest success stories from IBM Food Trust
00:18:51 - Challenges faced implementing traceability solutions
00:22:08 - Why Wiggs started Starfish Networks and how it differs from IBM
00:26:20 - How Starfish Networks integrates multiple traceability solutions
00:30:10 - Benefits of collaboration and efficiency in food supply chains
00:36:09 - Helping companies with internal disconnected data systems
00:37:02 - Impact of the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204
00:40:04 - Legal and reputational risks from non-compliance with FSMA Rule 204
00:43:07 - How companies can partner with Starfish Networks
00:44:15 - Conclusion and Wrap-up

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