#3. Mateo Kehler, CEO and co-founder of Jasper Hill Farm, a world-renowned cheese maker, discusses meaningful work and combating the commoditization of cheese making by reinvesting capital into rural communities.

This conversation with Mateo is both inspiring and educational. Jasper Hill Farm is a shining example of how a deep vision and a commitment to meaningful work can create a lasting legacy. And his story is a reminder that success is not just about making great cheese or running a profitable business. It is about creating something that gives back to the local community.

Where to find Mateo Kehler:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram

Where to find host Josh Sharkey:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

In this episode, we cover:

(2:47) Finding meaningful work with Jasper Hill

(7:02) Financing a cheese facility

(8:54) Jasper Hill’s dedication to quality

(14:16) Cabot creamery partnership

(22:30) Cheese is a form of capital

(23:08) Supporting local dairy farms

(29:14) Reversing the flow of capital

(31:04) How Mateo reiterates Jasper Hill’s mission

(33:57) Doubling down on quality during the pandemic

(36:54) Why diversity is always good with cheese

(39:43) Experimenting with microbiology

(42:38) Does the quest for quality ever end?

(46:08) Jasper Hill wash collaborations with chefs

(50:28) Mateo’s biggest influence in life