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FoodHack - Better For You & Functional Foods
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With Nicholas Naclerio (Founder/CEO, Mmmly), Emily Tayman (Head of Mktg, FUL Foods), Zachary Azrael (Strategy Planning & Evaluation, Pew Charitable Trust), Gail Mayer (Lifestyle Medicine Program). |
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Feb 27 (Tue) @ 05:30 PM
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Join our meetup for entrepreneurs, professionals, investors & food enthusiasts to network & learn about how what you eat impacts your health, & what pioneers are doing about it!
Whether you're just starting your food business, looking to connect with startups to invest in or want to network with other like-minded professionals - this event is for you.
The event is free but registration is necessary.
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Guest Speakers :
Zachary Azrael: Strategy, Planning, & Evaluation at The Pew Charitable Trusts
Zachary Azrael advises the environmental & domestic policy portfolios at The Pew Charitable Trusts on their planning & evaluative efforts as part of the Strategy team. In addition, Zach has held a breadth of positions across the food space, from the COO of an insect protein company to an agricultural consultant for the USDA to the host of a sustainable food podcast. Though varied, this work is all centered around helping to shape a healthier & more sustainable relationship between people & planet.
Emily Tayman: Head of Marketing at FUL Foods
Nicholas Naclerio: Founder & CEO at Mmmly
Nicholas is the founder & visionary leader overseeing product development, sales, & marketing at Mmmly, a nostalgic, good-for-you cookie brand. As a pastry chef at Michelin Star Restaurants with extensive GM/Ops experience in Food & Bev, he is dedicated to creating delicious cherished snacks with nutrient-rich benefits.
Mmmly's vision is to be the enduring brand of choice, focused on redefining the standard for health-conscious staples to align with shifting consumer demand for snacks with no sacrifice on taste & health. The brand has proven traction with over 1.3 million cookies sold & ~$1M in sales since inception & has launched into 1k+ doors nationwide including Whole Foods, Sprouts, & many more.
To learn more, visit Mmmly's website at https://www.eatmmmly.com/ & to learn about current investment opportunities, visit their campaign on Wefunder at https://wefunder.com/mmmly. Please see https://help.wefunder.com/testing-the-waters-legal-disclosure for campaign disclosures.
Gail Mayer: MS, RD, CDN, DipACLM
Registered Dietitian, Lifestyle Medicine Program
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Gail Mayer is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist with the Lifestyle Medicine Program at NYC Health + Hospitals in Elmhurst. Gail is Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine, which is an approach to healthcare that focuses on evidence-based lifestyle change. In her role with the Lifestyle Medicine Program she conducts individual & group medical appointments to educate & empower patients to take control of their own health. Patients in the program revitalize their health as they learn how prevent, treat, & put chronic diseases into remission by leveraging the 6 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, including plant-based nutrition.
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Q&A: you will have the opportunity to ask questions to your local speakers.
Pitch:
Are you launching a new product? Are you looking for your next R&D expert or your next CEO? Are you looking for a job or an internship? Join our 30-second pitch session & share your business update with the audience (open to anyone).
Networking with Food & Drinks
Date: Tuesday, Feb 27th
Hour: 5:30-7:30pm
Language: English
Venue: IndieBio NY Office - 7 Penn Plaza, Floor 9
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About the Organizer:
FoodHack is a community-driven platform that inspires, highlights & connects food entrepreneurs & innovators. With meetups across the globe, a weekly food industry newsletter, a membership program & an annual summit.
Must RESERVE in advance & please do let us know for cancellation
Event Photo Disclaimer: By signing up for this event, you consent to the use of photographs in our marketing material. If you prefer not to appear, please email coline@hackcapital.co to opt out. Your participation implies agreement.
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About the Sponsor:
This event is sponsored by Mercury. Mercury lays the groundwork for ambitious companies to operate at their highest level with banking & credit cards engineered for the startup journey. With an intelligent bank account powering their operations, founders & finance teams can efficiently store, manage, & move their funds while driving smarter business decisions. And with access to the best investors, operators, founders, & resources, startups can better navigate the obstacles of company building. That's why more than 100K startups choose Mercury.
*Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group & Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC.
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