In this episode of BRANDED+, Jackson Carpenter sits down with Adam Melonas, CEO of Chew, a trailblazer in food technology and conscious capitalism. From running a car wash empire at eight years old to launching a revolutionary food incubator, Adam's journey is anything but ordinary.

Together, they explore:

• How early entrepreneurship shaped Adam’s approach to business.
• His game-changing innovations in consumer packaged goods, including his work with Unreal Candy.
• The power of doing good by doing well—balancing profit with social impact.
• Navigating massive industry shifts, from pandemic disruptions to changing leadership in global food corporations.
• Why big food companies struggle with innovation and how Chew is solving the problem.

Adam shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, risk-taking, and the future of food innovation. If you’re looking for inspiration to take risks, lead with purpose, and disrupt an industry, this episode is for you.

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