Bob Burke

Board Director & Advisor | Governance, Growth Strategy & ESOP Experience | Mentor, Educator & Industry Connector | Natural, Organic & Specialty Consumer Products

📍 Andover, Massachusetts, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 13 investments📅 21 years investing🗓 Last invested Aug 2021𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States
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Founding Board Member
Aug 2021
Our mission is to enable anyone to make positive and lasting change in our local food ecosystem. Walden Mutual is an online bank offering deposit accounts to individuals and organizations - and lending to farms, food businesses, non-profits and other businesses working towards a more sustainable future. As a mutual (the first new one in 50 years), we’re owned by our depositors and governed by our community - built not to maximize short-term earnings, but to stand the test of time.
early stageBanking
Board Member
Feb 2020
Hälsa — Swedish for health — sets a new standard for the plant-based yogurt category by eliminating all food additives and chemicals from the manufacturing process and recipe. Hälsa was founded by Helena Lumme and Mika Manninen on one simple principle: Never use a single artificial ingredient. The Scandinavian-born couple moved to the United States 20 years ago, and although they love their new home country, they wondered why so many food products—even organic ones—were filled with food additives. Lumme and Manninen cracked the code by developing a next generation plant-based platform that doesn't use a single chemical during the manufacturing process and keeps all the nutritional benefits of the whole grain oats intact. Nothing natural is removed, nothing artificial is added. All products are dairy-free, vegan, organic and with no added sugar.
Board Member
Apr 2019
50 million people suffer from an autoimmune disease. Cali'flour Foods'​ founder Amy Lacey is one of them. After being diagnosed with Lupus, Amy realized that if she was going to have long term health and success, she would need to make food that was both healthy and delicious. She set out to create food that could be enjoyed by all, and measured the success of the products by her inflammatory reactions, which ultimately led to the creation of Cali'flour Foods. Cali'flour Foods believes that eating healthy should taste as good as it makes you feel! Most people are tired of sacrificing flavor for health which is why Cali'flour Foods developed the first no mess, no-stress cauliflower pizza crust that satisfies your cravings.
Board Member
Jan 2011
Orgain® makes delicious Organic nutritional products including nutrition shakes, protein shakes, protein bars and protein powders to help people lead healthy, vibrant lives. Orgain was created by Dr. Andrew Abraham, whose own experience seeking high-quality organic nutrition during his cancer treatment years ago inspired him to develop products for active people in need of great-tasting wholesome nourishment on the go. Available online and in over 30k stores nationwide, Orgain is perfect for busy lifestyles, weight management & fitness training/recovery. Learn more at Orgain.com.
Board Member
Jan 2009
B Corp | The Saffron Road brand is wholly owned by American Halal Company, Inc. and is a leading brand in the natural and organic food industry, offering a wide range of products from frozen entrées to plant-based protein snacks. All Saffron Road Products are Halal-certified by IFANCA and are available in more than 20,000 retail locations in the U.S. and Canada. Saffron Road is a socially responsible brand on a mission of collective progress for the betterment of humanity, by inspiring, connecting and respecting global citizens through a shared love of ethical World Cuisines. With Saffron Road, explore international cuisines that combine bold flavors from around the world with high quality, wholesome ingredients which are better for the environment, better for the farmers, better for the animals, better for your health, and most all better tasting. Saffron Road. Journey to Better™.
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2021
Founding Board Member
Aug 2021
Our mission is to enable anyone to make positive and lasting change in our local food ecosystem. Walden Mutual is an online bank offering deposit accounts to individuals and organizations - and lending to farms, food businesses, non-profits and other businesses working towards a more sustainable future. As a mutual (the first new one in 50 years), we’re owned by our depositors and governed by our community - built not to maximize short-term earnings, but to stand the test of time.
early stageBanking
2020
Board Member
Apr 2020
Were the nations original family-owned organic orange juice company. We produce organic juices and probiotic popsicles and all of our products our certified glyphosate residue free by The Detox Project.
Halsa Foods
Board Member
Feb 2020
Board Member
Feb 2020
Hälsa — Swedish for health — sets a new standard for the plant-based yogurt category by eliminating all food additives and chemicals from the manufacturing process and recipe. Hälsa was founded by Helena Lumme and Mika Manninen on one simple principle: Never use a single artificial ingredient. The Scandinavian-born couple moved to the United States 20 years ago, and although they love their new home country, they wondered why so many food products—even organic ones—were filled with food additives. Lumme and Manninen cracked the code by developing a next generation plant-based platform that doesn't use a single chemical during the manufacturing process and keeps all the nutritional benefits of the whole grain oats intact. Nothing natural is removed, nothing artificial is added. All products are dairy-free, vegan, organic and with no added sugar.
2019
Board Member
Apr 2019
50 million people suffer from an autoimmune disease. Cali'flour Foods'​ founder Amy Lacey is one of them. After being diagnosed with Lupus, Amy realized that if she was going to have long term health and success, she would need to make food that was both healthy and delicious. She set out to create food that could be enjoyed by all, and measured the success of the products by her inflammatory reactions, which ultimately led to the creation of Cali'flour Foods. Cali'flour Foods believes that eating healthy should taste as good as it makes you feel! Most people are tired of sacrificing flavor for health which is why Cali'flour Foods developed the first no mess, no-stress cauliflower pizza crust that satisfies your cravings.
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