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...
Nick Mallory - Leading Marketing for a 15-Brand Bev-Alc PE Portfolio
Shelf Help: The Tactical CPG Podcast
49 minutes
2 months ago
Nick Mallory - Leading Marketing for a 15-Brand Bev-Alc PE Portfolio
On this episode, we’re joined by Nick Mallory, VP of Marketing at Ackley Brands, the Pacific Northwest, family-owned beverage platform behind a growing portfolio of wine and beer brands (15 as of now). Nick breaks down Ackley’s origin story and roll-up thesis, the decision framework for what makes a great fit, and the first-90-days playbook once a brand joins the family. We dig into “thin slicing” markets (how small is small enough), how to organize shared services vs. brand-dedicated teams, ...
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...
