Founder to Mentor

By Mike Fata

Mike Fata is an entrepreneur with multiple nine figure exits, and a passion for health and mentorship. Join Mike on a journey where he connects with world class founders to inspire your personal and p... more

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April 28, 2022 Peter Neal: Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned While Building Neal Brothers Foods
In this episode, Mike is joined by Peter Neal, co-founder of Neal Brothers Foods. Since Peter and his brother founded the company in 1988, Neal Brothers Foods has provided families throughout Canada with better-for-you snack options. Throughout this episode, Peter talks about the ups and downs that come with working with family, their innovation process, sourcing co packers, building company culture, and the importance of mental health as an entrepreneur.
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40min
April 21, 2022 Q&A with John Foraker: Co- Founder & CEO at Once Upon A Farm
In this episode, Mike is joined by John Foraker, the co-founder and CEO at Once Upon A Farm, a leading kid nutrition business for the next generation. John is also the founder and former CEO of Annie’s Inc and went on to be President of the Annie’s Unit when the company became a subsidiary of General Mills. Throughout this episode, John answers questions from other founders about how to find a compatible co-founder, tactical tips for gathering the valuable data, suggestions on packaging redesign process, qualities he looks for when investing in entrepreneurs, handling pressure as an entrepreneur, and more!
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52min
April 21, 2022 John Foraker: Co- Founder & CEO at Once Upon A Farm
In this episode, Mike is joined by John Foraker, the co-founder and CEO at Once Upon A Farm, a leading kid nutrition business for the next generation. John is also the founder and former CEO of Annie’s Inc and went on to be President of the Annie’s Unit when the company became a subsidiary of General Mills. Throughout this episode, John talks about his career journey in the natural food and organic space, his process and thoughts around innovation, being an entrepreneur with environmental responsibility, and so much more. Check out Part 2 for the Question & Answer session with John!
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34min
April 14, 2022 Q&A with CEO at Three Farmers Foods Natasha Vandenhurk
In this episode, Mike is joined by Natasha Vandenhurk. Natasha is the co-founder and CEO of Three Farmers Foods, a Canadian brand that provides healthy, wholesome plant-based snacks. In this episode, founders ask Natasha questions about her initial distributions strategy and how she has built out her team throughout scaling the business.
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18min
April 14, 2022 Natasha Vandenhurk: CEO at Three Farmers Foods
In this episode, Mike is joined by Natasha Vandenhurk. Natasha is the co-founder and CEO of Three Farmers Foods, a Canadian brand that provides healthy, wholesome plant-based snacks. In this episode, Natasha shares her story of co-founding Three Farmers Foods with her sister and how they have built it to the successful brand it is today. She talks about changes she has seen over the decade in the industry, pros and cons of working with family, being on Dragons Den, manufacturing, the evolution of the brand, and so much more. Be sure to listen to Part 2 to hear a Q&A with Natasha!
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48min
April 07, 2022 Q&A with Matt McLean: CEO & Founder of Uncle Matt’s Organic
In this episode, Mike is joined by the CEO and founder of Uncle Matt’s Organic, Matt McLean. Since founding the business in 1999, Uncle Matt’s Organic is now the oldest organic OJ brand in the US and is sold in over 15,000 stores nationwide. Throughout this conversation, Matt answers questions from other founders about managing a budget while scaling, knowing the right time to raise capital, bringing a new ingredient to the market, and more.
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32min
April 07, 2022 Matt McLean: CEO & Founder of Uncle Matt’s Organic
In this episode, Mike is joined by the CEO and founder of Uncle Matt’s Organic, Matt McLean. Starting with one item sold locally in his backyard, Matt founded Uncle Matt’s Organic in June of 1999. Today, it’s the oldest organic OJ brand in the US and is sold in over 15,000 stores nationwide. Throughout this conversation, Matt talks about the early stages of the company, selling the company to Dean Foods, buying the company back, and lessons learned along the way. Check out Part 2 for a Q & A with Matt!
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43min
March 31, 2022 Q&A with Alex Bayer: Co-Founder & CEO of Genius Juice
In this episode, Mike is joined by the CEO and co-founder of Genius Juice, Alex Bayer. Alex founded Genius Juice with a mission to make nutrition widespread and available to everyone. Genius Juice is the world's first all organic plant-based smoothie made from whole coconut, simply blending two ingredients: organic coconut water and organic meat to make a delicious and clean smoothie.Throughout this episode, Alex answers questions from founders about product labeling and packaging, maintaining quality while scaling your formula, running advertisements through retailers, and more.
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35min
March 31, 2022 Alex Bayer: Co-Founder & CEO of Genius Juice
In this episode, Mike is joined by the CEO and co-founder of Genius Juice, Alex Bayer. Alex founded Genius Juice with a mission to make nutrition widespread and available to everyone. Genius Juice is the world's first all organic plant-based smoothie made from whole coconut, simply blending two ingredients: organic coconut water and organic meat to make a delicious and clean smoothie.Throughout this conversation, Alex talks to Mike about his journey to founding Genius Juice, the company’s appearance on Shark Tank, focusing on direct to consumer, raising capital, perishable shipping solutions, and more. Check out Part 2 for a Q & A with Alex!
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30min
March 24, 2022 Q & A with Hint, Inc. Founder Kara Goldin
In this episode, Mike is joined by Kara Goldin, CEO and founder of Hint, Inc. to answer founders’ questions. Kara answers questions about creating a direct to consumer strategy, switching delivery systems, and how to manage ingredients as the company scales. Kara founded Hint in 2005 when she decided to quit drinking diet soda and was in search of a delicious unsweetened flavored water.
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20min

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