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Board Member
Sep 2019
Flying Embers is a hand-crafted, alcohol beverage brand based in Ventura, California that develops great-tasting botanical brews with functional benefits. With a commitment to innovation, Flying Embers’ products are low in sugar, carbs, and calories, while also featuring USDA certified organic ingredients. Oh, and don’t forget gluten-free, vegan, and keto-friendly!
A proud supporter of its community, Flying Embers donates a portion of revenue to firefighters and first responder charitable organizations out of respect for their service.
Flying Embers was founded in 2017 by beverage entrepreneur Bill Moses, former CEO of Kevita sparkling probiotics, which was sold to PepsiCo in 2016. Today, Flying Embers products are sold in 42 states and Canada.
To learn more, visit www.FlyingEmbers.com or @FlyingEmbers
Board Member
Oct 2018
A SUJA LIFE BRAND - Follow us on the Suja Life LinkedIN page
Our wellness shots deliver ingredients in the closest possible form to the living plants they originated from. Through cold-pressing, we deliver the freshest and most pure forms of natural wellness in one delicious single serving. Our mission is to make earths freshest and most powerful ingredients conveniently available.
Founding Board Member
Jan 2018
We are proud to announce the launch of Naturally Bay Area, a 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation that was formed in 2018 to connect entrepreneurs, investors and corporate innovators in the food and natural products community in Northern California. Naturally Bay Area is the first regional affiliate of Naturally Boulder, which has been the catalyst for Colorado’s dynamic natural products community and companies for more than a decade.
Join us and get in on the action.
Board Member
Jun 2017
Biena is on a mission to change how Americans snack for the better. Launched in 2012, Biena has grown quickly and been recognized as a “Best New Snack” by Shape Magazine, The Gourmet Retailer Magazine, Cooking Light and more. With delicious flavors such as Sea Salt, Habanero, Honey Roasted, and Rockin' Ranch, Biena gives you tons of snacking satisfaction with more protein and fiber, and less fat than standard chips and nuts. Biena is also gluten-free, made with all-natural ingredients and Non-GMO Verified. Biena is distributed nationally in stores such as Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Stop & Shop, Target, and more. You can also find our snacks on Amazon.
Board Member
Jan 2017
Life’s complicated. Snacks shouldn’t be. We believe that food should bring out the best in you. So we put the best into our food. We make nutrient-dense, inspired, plant-based snacks that move you closer to wellness. That means every bite is bursting with the flavors you crave, and packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants to fuel your life.
Board Member
Jun 2016
Good-for-you soda, great-for-you flavor. At Revive Drinks, we've been using innovative craft brewing techniques for over ten years to make the most delicious, probiotic-rich seltzers and sodas. Lovingly hand-crafted with the highest-quality ingredients in our Petaluma, California HQ, we take a fun approach to gut health so you can enjoy a better-for-you soda experience. Find us on store shelves like Whole Foods, Safeway and more across Northern California and try out our exclusive 4-flavor Sparkling Probiotic sample pack at ReviveDrinks.com.
Board Member
Jul 2015
TruBrain is a Venture Capital-backed functional food and beverage brand that delivers improved mental endurance and verbal fluency, validated by biomarker data. We use QEEG neurotechnology to measure the brainwaves of Athletes, CEOs, Artists, and Lawyers under high-pressure conditions to understand the brainwave patterns behind their best days and also their worst days. We gauge how various factors (stress, diet, distraction) affect performance. We believe that neurotechnology can have a big say in improving how we live.
As a digitally-native, vertical brand, we do it all: from formulation and manufacturing, to marketing and web development, to fulfillment and shipping, TruBrain delivers the world’s first nootropic food and beverage products with a relentless emphasis on quality and service.
TruBrain is backed by a syndicate led by Sherpa Ventures, Blueberry Ventures, Brightstone VC, and 500 Startups.
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2019
Board Member
Sep 2019
Flying Embers is a hand-crafted, alcohol beverage brand based in Ventura, California that develops great-tasting botanical brews with functional benefits. With a commitment to innovation, Flying Embers’ products are low in sugar, carbs, and calories, while also featuring USDA certified organic ingredients. Oh, and don’t forget gluten-free, vegan, and keto-friendly!
A proud supporter of its community, Flying Embers donates a portion of revenue to firefighters and first responder charitable organizations out of respect for their service.
Flying Embers was founded in 2017 by beverage entrepreneur Bill Moses, former CEO of Kevita sparkling probiotics, which was sold to PepsiCo in 2016. Today, Flying Embers products are sold in 42 states and Canada.
To learn more, visit www.FlyingEmbers.com or @FlyingEmbers
2018
Board Member
Oct 2018
A SUJA LIFE BRAND - Follow us on the Suja Life LinkedIN page
Our wellness shots deliver ingredients in the closest possible form to the living plants they originated from. Through cold-pressing, we deliver the freshest and most pure forms of natural wellness in one delicious single serving. Our mission is to make earths freshest and most powerful ingredients conveniently available.
Founding Board Member
Jan 2018
We are proud to announce the launch of Naturally Bay Area, a 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation that was formed in 2018 to connect entrepreneurs, investors and corporate innovators in the food and natural products community in Northern California. Naturally Bay Area is the first regional affiliate of Naturally Boulder, which has been the catalyst for Colorado’s dynamic natural products community and companies for more than a decade.
Join us and get in on the action.
2017
Board Member
Jun 2017
Biena is on a mission to change how Americans snack for the better. Launched in 2012, Biena has grown quickly and been recognized as a “Best New Snack” by Shape Magazine, The Gourmet Retailer Magazine, Cooking Light and more. With delicious flavors such as Sea Salt, Habanero, Honey Roasted, and Rockin' Ranch, Biena gives you tons of snacking satisfaction with more protein and fiber, and less fat than standard chips and nuts. Biena is also gluten-free, made with all-natural ingredients and Non-GMO Verified. Biena is distributed nationally in stores such as Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Stop & Shop, Target, and more. You can also find our snacks on Amazon.
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