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Spilled Salt is an interview series in which Maureen Ballatori of Agency 29 will dive into the fun and foibles inherent to being a founder of a food-, beverage-, or agriculture-based business. In each episode, she is joined by a guest who shares the thrills and spills of their own entrepreneurial journey.
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Jul 19, 2023
Jul 19, 2023
37 min
In this episode, Tim McDowell, COO of Bristol Extracts, joins host Maureen Ballatori to share his journey in the cannabis industry, from Colorado to New York, and the challenges of running a cannabis business amidst changing regulations.
Jul 11, 2023
Jul 11, 2023
35 min
Matt Horn, Director of Municipal Services at MRB Group, joins Maureen in a conversation about leveraging economic development in the food, beverage, and agriculture industries to strengthen brands, farms, and local communities.
Jul 11, 2023
Jul 11, 2023
36 min
Linda Alvarez, CEO of Levelle Nutrition, joins Maureen Ballatori to discuss her company's focus on creating nutritional products for female athletes. Recognizing the lack of options for women, Levelle Nutrition offers safe and healthy products for active women at all stages of life. Their first product line, energy purees, has gained popularity among athletes and busy women seeking convenient and healthy snacks.
Jul 11, 2023
Jul 11, 2023
29 min
In this first episode of Spilled Salt, Dan Rao, the CEO of Healthier Way Foods and president of Assured Edge Solutions, shares his unique entrepreneurial journey.
From wireless networks to sustainable food products, Dan’s journey emphasizes passion, partnerships, and strategic pivots in building successful businesses.
Your Host, Maureen Ballatori
Maureen Ballatori is the founder and CEO of 29 Design Studio, an award-winning creative agency for food, beverage, and agriculture brands. Her experience in brand strategy helps companies scale business growth, define their unique marketing message, and attract their ideal audiences. Maureen is an active community member, participating in a number of entrepreneurship incubators and accelerators and playing a key role in Upstate NY's economic development.
Learn more at www.29designstudio.com.