On this episode, we’re joined by Ian Tecklin, the Founder & CEO of Ripi, a recently launched, fast-growing upstart that’s redefining frozen pasta. Ian spent years in M&A and early-stage investing before partnering with Top Chef alum Joe Sasto to bring chef-level pasta to the masses through an accessible, freezer-friendly format. With explosive early retail traction and a growing fan base, Ian shares an inside look at how Ripi developed its formulations, chose its first SKUs, and built...
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On this episode, we’re joined by Ian Tecklin, the Founder & CEO of Ripi, a recently launched, fast-growing upstart that’s redefining frozen pasta. Ian spent years in M&A and early-stage investing before partnering with Top Chef alum Joe Sasto to bring chef-level pasta to the masses through an accessible, freezer-friendly format. With explosive early retail traction and a growing fan base, Ian shares an inside look at how Ripi developed its formulations, chose its first SKUs, and built...
On this episode, we’re joined by Jenny Thielen, CMO at Green Seed North America, and a seasoned CPG marketer who’s spent her career helping food and beverage brands find their footing, grow distribution, and scale sustainably. Jenny shares a wealth of insights on what it really takes to win in retail today - from how to de-risk growth and avoid costly pitfalls to how to build true shopper marketing muscle that drives velocity without burning cash. We dive into her playbook for hel...
Shelf Help: The Tactical CPG Podcast
On this episode, we’re joined by Ian Tecklin, the Founder & CEO of Ripi, a recently launched, fast-growing upstart that’s redefining frozen pasta. Ian spent years in M&A and early-stage investing before partnering with Top Chef alum Joe Sasto to bring chef-level pasta to the masses through an accessible, freezer-friendly format. With explosive early retail traction and a growing fan base, Ian shares an inside look at how Ripi developed its formulations, chose its first SKUs, and built...
