Bridget Osei Agyemang’s Post

The most important lesson I’ve learned from the past 7 years, servicing startups and high-tech employees: Food is just so much more than food. The best ideas often come when you’re NOT with your regular peers. The best solution often shows up when you’re NOT having a formal conversation. Creative thinking blossoms when you change the scenery. When you’re having an informal chat. When you talk to someone you don’t talk to all day, every day. Having your employees sit down together and share a meal - that’s a whole lot more important than just keeping their stomachs full. Understanding startups’ eating and dining needs and deploying a service that caters to their needs, requires you act like a startup. #food

Talk about tackling multiple challenges at once: food waste, increasing grocery bills, and slim margins for grocers! On this episode, the founder of FoodHero Jonathan Defoy joins host Lauren Scott to dive into the potential of technology in promoting sustainability, tips for entrepreneurs including considerations when it comes app development, being resilient in launching businesses, and taking care of your mental and physical self as a competitive advantage. Check out the incredible work of FoodHero with the FULL episode here: https://lnkd.in/gR_GkWUN #foodwaste #foodsurplus #wastediversion #groceryprices #foodprices

It is so exciting when we see entrepreneurs leverage technology to solve some of the world’s largest problems. In this case: food waste! To give you an understanding as to the scope, we are talking about $50 billion worth in Canada and $200 billion wasted in the US annually. On top of that, if food waste was a country, it would be the 3rd largest emitter after China and the US! Statistics like these are what created an “aha moment” for our next guest: Jonathan Defoy. A seasoned tech entrepreneur, investor and mentor, Jonathan is on a mission to make this world a better place. Jonathan is the Founder and CEO of FoodHero, an app that brings merchants and consumers together to sell surplus food that would otherwise end up in landfill. Check out the incredible work of FoodHero with the FULL episode here: https://lnkd.in/gFxy4GaQ #foodwaste #foodsurplus #wastediversion #groceryprices #foodprices

👋 Introducing the dynamic #FoodStartupHelp squad! Chef Kathryn, Jeff, and Jessie are seasoned industry pros ready to help you launch your food product or kickstart your dream food business. From bakery and restaurant operations to food product development and culinary curriculum, we've got you covered with top-notch consulting services. And don't forget to check out our game-changing resource portal, #Launchafoodproduct, designed to give food entrepreneurs access to essential startup tools. Join forces with us and turn your culinary dreams into reality! DM us for more details or visit our website www.foodstartuphelp.com #Foodstartup #Foodstartuphelp #foodexperts #chefs #foodindustry

The first time I discovered how much money goes into getting certified or approved, I was stunned. It became clear why many startups opt to operate underground without proper approvals. While I've emphasized the importance of regulations in the food business, I understand the daunting cost of compliance. On day 36 of our #foodstartupchallenge, here are simple ways to deal with complaince cost. ✅Identify tasks you can handle on your own without paying for an expert. For example, start with personal/environmental hygiene. ✅Network with experts and tap into their insights. Start from LinkedIn ✅Join startup support groups. African Food Changemakers comes in handy. ✅Use free training resources to learn about compliance. Alison , Udemy can help. ✅Subscribe to industry newsletters, YouTube channels to stay updated on compliance news. ✅Don't hesitate to ask questions and seek clarification from experienced professionals. 📍What other ways can you think of? 📍As a food startup, how have you handled complaince cost? ____________________________________________ If you found this helpful, kindly like,share, comment and follow me for more. I am Bridget Agyemang, a food consultant and I'm currently on a 100-day journey of empowering food startups with practical insights. Happy Monday 😊

Yes! Customers can tell that you just want their money; you don't care about them. Here’s a peek into days 71-80 of our #foodstartup challenge. I'll be sharing some key gaps I’ve spotted in food business. These insights could be just what your food business needs to grow or perhaps pivot in the right direction. #Day71 There are so many instances where I purchased a product not because it came highly recommended but because the seller made me feel so special. I know I'm not alone in this 😃. Sometimes, succeeding in the food business isn't just about the technical skills acquired but also having the ability to connect emotionally with customers. Ultimately, our food businesses thrive on customer trust. If customers don't believe you have their best interests at heart, you'll lose them. As a food scientist, I am privy to the knowledge that other vital elements come into play to make a business successful. However in the eyes of the customer, they are the only ones that matter. 📍How do you balance making your customers feel special while fulfilling all other needs of your food business? This is the #whatdoyouthink series of our #foodstartupchallenge. Join me. Let's address some issues together 😊 __________________________________________ I'm Bridget Agyemang, a food consultant. This is my 100-day food startup challenge aimed at sharing practical insights with foodpreneurs. Follow me for more.

Become your own boss and skip the nonsense. Learn how we can help with your #foodstartup, link in bio! #Launchafoodproduct #foodstartuphelp #workmemes #becomeyourownboss #workforyou

Just as snacks aren't meals, startups aren't companies initially. Snacking's imprint on society is difficult to understate. Snacking may reflect some (difficult) truths about what people crave. Consider the three Vs of snacking: Value - snacks address a craving affordably to serve the largest market Variety - snacks always feature minor variations to address market nuances Velocity - snacks are repeatedly, highly consumable by design Before you find product/market fit, focus your energy on the smallest feature that will get you learning from customers. Rather, design delightful features that mimic a snack.

I love #startuplife. Way too much soda - but honestly, building a startup from scratch is just a different experience, whether it's tech of food/beverage. Coming from the SMB/CPG packaging space, we understand that #supplychainpain is 💯 real for companies of all sizes....and have set out on a mission to simplify it for food and beverage SMBs with an easy-to-use software. If you're interested in talking about #supplychainpain and #startuplife - let's connect. We are looking to listen to the biggest problems in supply chain for this segment and get some feedback on our soon-to-be-released SMB product.

Business critical advice for food and drink upstarts taking their first steps into the world of food, drink and food/drink-tech. Nine experts gave their top thoughts on what F&B start-ups often get wrong.