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Gen Z CPG
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Welcome to Gen Z CPG! Join Katelyn, Mary, & Abbey as they deep dive into the dynamic world of the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Whether you’re fresh out of college or looking to pivot within the industry, the hosts offer insider tips, career advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at the day to day realities of working in CPG.
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Gen Z Cart Check: What We Purchased This Week
6d ago00:26:16Tap to summarizeJoin us as we explore the latest trends in Gen Z grocery shopping, focusing on innovative brands, healthy choices, and eco-conscious products. This episode features a lively cart check with insights into favorite snacks, beverages, and household essentials that resonate with Gen Z consumers.
Transcribe →Startup Spotlight: Loonen ft. Co-Founder & CEO Clara Sieg
Apr 3000:35:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Gen Z CPG Podcast, Clara Sieg shares her inspiring journey from personal health challenges to founding Loonen, a premium water brand committed to transparency, quality sourcing, and sustainability. Discover how her focus on sourcing, filtration, and design is reshaping the bottled water industry and advocating for consumer trust and environmental responsibility.
Transcribe →Funding The Future: CPG Venture Capital ft. Katie Hotze
Mar 3100:37:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Katie Hotze, President of Crave Ventures, shares her inspiring journey from consulting to founding a tech startup and leading a venture capital firm focused on CPG brands. She discusses her insights on fundraising, evaluating brands, supporting founders, and the importance of authenticity and resilience in the competitive CPG and VC landscape.
Transcribe →Startup Spotlight: Dirty Gut ft. Daniel Berlin
Feb 2700:30:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Gen Z CPG podcast, we welcome Daniel Berlin, the founder of Dirty Gut, a chocolate brand that incorporates probiotics for gut health. He discusses the challenges of breaking into retail, the importance of branding, some misconceptions around gut health, and the role of social media in building a community.
Transcribe →Startup Spotlight: Corpse Reviver ft. Anna Zesbaugh
Jan 2900:28:58Tap to summarizeIn this month’s episode, we welcome Anna Zesbaugh, the founder and CEO of Corpse Reviver. We discuss the hydration and functional beverage category, Anna’s path to entrepreneurship, the evolution of the brand and ingredients, along with trends in hydration and functional beverages.
Transcribe →2025 CPG Wrapped
Dec 1900:51:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Gen Z CPG podcast, the hosts discuss significant trends and shifts in the consumer packaged goods industry throughout 2025. The conversation also covers mergers & acquisitions and the hosts’ favorite products of the year. They conclude by discussing CPG trends to look out for in 2026!
Transcribe →Expert Series: A Glimpse into CPG R&D ft. Danika Lau
Nov 2600:36:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Gen Z CPG Podcast, we welcome Danika Lau, an MBA Candidate with a background in R&D in the CPG industry. We discuss the role of R&D in product development, the innovation pipeline, and the importance of cross-functional collaboration.
Transcribe →Startup Spotlight: Mid-Day Squares ft. Jake Karls
Oct 3100:28:21Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of the Gen Z CPG Podcast we welcome the modern day Willy Wonka, Jake Karls who is the Co-Founder of Mid-Day Squares. Jake dives into the power of authentic storytelling & community when building a brand in public.
Transcribe →Startup Spotlight: Evergreen Waffles ft. Emily Groden
Sep 2600:36:33Tap to summarizeFrom lawyer to CPG entrepreneur, this week’s episode of the Gen Z CPG Podcast features Emily Groden. She is founder of Evergreen waffles & joins us to dive into the journey of landing retail accounts, the importance of balancing taste & health in products & the Good Food Collective.
Transcribe →Expert Series: The Power of Internships in CPG ft. Katelyn Pesola & Avery Knoll
Aug 2900:24:40Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Gen Z CPG Podcast we welcome Katelyn Pesola & Avery Knoll from Western Michigan University. The WMU Food Marketing Students share their incredible internship experiences, how they set themselves apart & the importance of being an intern! Join the Gen Z CPG community on Instagram and LinkedIn! https://www.instagram.com/genzcpg https://www.linkedin.com/company/gen-z-cpg-podcast/
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