{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Startup CPG Podcast","title":"Founder Feature: Dina DiCenso of RIND","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f58e3fc1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1745,"description":"In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Dina DiCenso, co-founder of RIND, an innovative vegan cheese company based in Brooklyn, New York. Dina shares RIND’s journey from homemade recipes to national retail shelves and fine dining establishments—including a notable appearance at the White House.\n\nThey explore the brand's proprietary fermentation techniques, the challenges and advantages of bootstrapping in a competitive category, and the strategic growth of their two lines: RIND and Veggie Underground.\n\nDina also offers valuable insights into retail expansion, foodservice strategy, and the evolving landscape of plant-based dairy alternatives.\nTune in now!\n\nListen in as they share about:\n\nMission and Motivation\nProduct Development\nBootstrapped vs Self-Funding\nBusiness Growth and Challenges\nMarket Trends & Industry Insight\nRetail and Distribution\nMarketing and Consumer Education\n\nEpisode Links:\nWebsite: https://www.rind.nyc/ \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinadicenso/  \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 Grace's Linkedin \nQuestions or comments about the episode? Email Daniel at podcast@startupcpg.com\nEpisode music by Super Fantastics","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}