From near-bankrupt penny stock to a powerhouse commanding over $10 billion in enterprise value, Celsius Holdings’ extraordinary saga is a masterclass in patience, strategic reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of growth. Celsius struggled through years of obscurity and financial peril before CEO John Fieldly’s leadership and a ground-breaking partnership with PepsiCo catalyzed explosive triple-digit growth. As it deepens its portfolio with acquisitions like Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy, and leverages PepsiCo’s unmatched distribution muscle, Celsius is rewriting the rules of the fiercely competitive $19 billion U.S. energy drink market. This gripping transformation from underdog to energy drink captain offers invaluable lessons about brand building, distribution, and timing—and sets the stage for a riveting next chapter in the battle for category supremacy. Dive deeper into Celsius’s remarkable rise and discover what it takes to shake up an industry dominated by global titans.

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• I. Introduction & Episode Roadmap
• II. Origins: The Thermogenic Premise (2003–2006)
• III. The Wilderness Years: Struggling to Find Product-Market Fit (2007–2016)
• IV. The Turnaround: John Fieldly Takes the Helm (2017–2019)
• V. The COVID Catalyst & Explosive Growth (2020–2022)
• VI. The PepsiCo Deal: A Transformational Partnership (August 2022)
• VII. Growing Pains & Recent Challenges (2023–2025)
• VIII. The Alani Nu Acquisition & Rockstar Deal: Building a Portfolio (2025)
• IX. The Competitive Landscape: Energy Drink Wars
• X. Investment Considerations & Key Performance Indicators
• XI. Looking Ahead: The Road to Category Leadership
• XII. Conclusion: From Penny Stock to Category Challenger