Lauren Abda finds a way to do a little bit of everything. She is the founder of Branchfood, a coworking space for startups creating sustainable food systems through innovation and technology. Lauren is also the co-founder of Branch Venture Group, an early-stage fund focused on food and beverage products, foodtech and AgTech. In her spare time, she runs Food Edge, an annual summit that connects industry leaders, disruptive startups, and leading researchers in the food industry.
On this episode, hear about Lauren’s early entrepreneurial aspirations, how to foster community, evaluate early-stage startups, decipher between trends and fads, and more!