#005: On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Lil Bucks, Emily Griffith, and Senior Analyst at Mercury Fund, Tom Jackson.

Lil Bucks introduces the lil' superseed with huge benefits, buckwheat; America's new favorite superfood. Already a popular superfood in Australia, sprouted buckwheat plays at the intersection of macro trends, offering taste, texture, and nutrition. A healthy alternative to granola. A game-changing crunchy topper. Welcome to your new obsession!

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Support Lil Bucks by checking out their crowdfunding campaign at republic.co/lil-bucksand ordering some clusterbucks on their site at lovelilbucks.com

Mercury Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on entrepreneurs and technology innovation originating in the U.S. Midcontinent. Their investment themes target SaaS, Cloud, and Data Science/AI platforms that make the markets and industries of Middle America more competitive and efficient. Mercuryfund.com

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