{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Startup CPG Podcast","title":"Investor Spotlight: Greer Tessler and Luke Goldstein of Simple Food Ventures","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3021,"description":"\nIn this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, our Operations and Finance Correspondent Hannah Dittman speaks with Greer Tessler and Luke Goldstein, Managing Partners at Simple Food Ventures. They explore the firm’s strategic approach to early-stage CPG investing, with a focus on “better-for-you” grocery staples and their unique partnership with Albertsons to help brands scale through retail distribution.\n\nGreer and Luke share valuable insights into what they look for in founders, the importance of operational expertise, and the business fundamentals that set companies apart. They also provide guidance on navigating valuations, the fundraising process, and building transparent, effective relationships with investors.\n\nFor founders preparing to raise capital or operators seeking a deeper understanding of the investment landscape, this episode offers practical advice and clear takeaways.\n\nListen now to gain expert insights on positioning your brand for growth and investment readiness.\n\nListen in as they share about:\nSimple Food Ventures Overview\nInvestment Criteria & Strategy\nFundraising Process & Diligence\nValuation and Dilution Guidance\nPitching Guidance\nFounder Fit & Dynamics\nCapital Raising Stages\nAdvice for Founders on Investor Selection\nHow to Contact Simple Food Ventures\n\nEpisode Links:\nWebsite:  https://simplefoodventures.co/\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greer-tessler-50256640/ \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-goldstein-a90093159/ \n\nDon't forget to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this episode. For potential sponsorship opportunities or to join the Startup CPG community, visit http://www.startupcpg.com.\n\n\nShow Links:\n\nTranscripts of each episode are available on the Transistor platform that hosts our podcast here (click on the episode and toggle to “Transcript” at the top)\nJoin the Startup CPG Slack community (20K+ members and growing!)\nFollow @startupcpg\nVisit host Hannah's Linkedin \nQuestions or...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pMuUaMpWaAi3tfCEgC2OkLBVzokuLjLsIzwDIbGFqi4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMTFl/MTgxNTNlZTAwZjU1/ZmNmNWM1ZjkwMDg5/NTU4MS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}