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Named a top 27 business podcast by Fortune, upside examines startup investing outside of Silicon Valley.Every Wednesday, we speak with an early stage founder. We interview them as if we are angel investors considering the company as an investment opportunity. Each show has three segments: 1.) Intro:… read more

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Foodnerd // making nutrient-dense superfoods more accessible through the process of sprouting [UP093]

Interview Begins 8:35
Debrief Begins 42:37

Sharon Cryan is the founder and CEO of Foodnerd.


Foodnerd specializes in 100% plant-based superfood products that are designed to increase the world's understanding or accessibility of truly nutrient-dense foods.


They use raw, sprouted, organic ingredients that are GMO-free and never pressurized or treated with chemicals or preservatives, allowing them to maintain up to 98% of nutrients.

We discuss:

  • UBE Attorney 9:31
  • Japan Healthcare 14:07
  • Law School to Foodnerd 18:05
  • Sprouted Foods 23:11
  •  Foodnerd 28:18
  •  Lab Experience 30:33
  •  Foodnerd Funding 38:56


Foodnerd was founded in 2017 and based in Buffalo, New York.


Learn more about Foodnerd


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This episode of upside is sponsored by SPMB


SPMB is one of the fastest-growing retained executive search firms in the country, closing hundreds of C-level searches every year.


For over 40 years, SPMB has specialized in recruiting upper management and board members to VC-funded startups everywhere from early-stage to growth stage.


They can do the same for you. 


Visit upside.fm/spmb to learn more.


This episode of upside is sponsored by Ethos Wealth Management


Managing wealth with an eye toward the future demands vigilance and skill in today’s global economy. Over the years, Ethos Wealth Management has worked with clients and their other professional advisors – including attorneys and accountants – to create comprehensive wealth management plans designed to make the best use of their wealth today and help ensure its endurance for future generations.


They can do the same for you. 


Visit upside.fm/ethos to learn more.


This episode is sponsored by SavvyCal


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This episode is sponsored by SnapShooter.


Over 40 percent of businesses will suffer a data loss at some point in their history. That’s the type of event that could destroy your business.


SnapShooter is a software as a service that’s built for backups.


SnapShooter has processed over 145 petabytes That’s a staggering amount of data.

New users can setup 1 free backup job with no credit card required. Go and check out their integrations with AWS, DigitalOcean, WordPress, Laravel, CraftCMS and many more.


Use code upside for 10 percent off your first year of SnapShooter. Learn more at upside.fm/snapshooter.


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