A Black Founder’s Perspective on the State of CPG, with Pipsnacks

A Black Founder’s Perspective on the State of CPG, with Pipsnacks co-founder Jeff Martin

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For the last few years, Jeff Martin has made the same New Year’s Resolution – “Speak up more.” This week we’re bringing you a very special interview with Pipsnacks’ Jeff Martin. While Pipsnacks is one of our absolute favorite brands, this episode is not really about their business. (Check out Episode 5 for that.) This is a conversation about race and identity, and how those forces shaped who Jeff is as an entrepreneur and as a human being.

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