Taja Dockendorf

Pulp+Wire - Founder, Investor, and CPG Brand Owner • AdAge Small Agency of the Year, Inc. Power Partner, Inc. 5000 list & EY Entrepreneur of the Year (NE) Finalist

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 5 investments📅 7 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2026
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Investor
May 2026
The Angel Group is a private community of investors, thought leaders and industry experts who provide capital and strategic partnership to CPG’s most promising emerging brands.
Board Member
Sep 2023
Naturally New England is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, executives, and passionate team players in the natural products industry. Our mission is to nurture conscious growth, leadership, and innovation for organic and natural products of all sizes in the vibrant six-state community of New England. We are here to support our network to make Naturally New England the natural choice for launching, growing and maintaining a successful and impactful health-focused business. Visit https://www.naturallyne.org/ to learn how you can join our community today!
Investor and Advisor
Aug 2022
We bring the everyday flavors of the African Continent to eaters across the U.S. through conversation, connection, and friendship around our communal love of food. Developed by Hawa Hassan, a Food Network chef, award winning author of cookbook, In Bibi’s Kitchen, and renowned expert on African cuisine. We are on a mission of making African flavors a staple in American diets. Our line of sauces and condiments are made from organic and high-quality ingredients. They are vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, and have no added sugar. Some of our fans include Bon Appétit, The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, and Food52. We invite you to explore with us today!
Investor and Advisor
Jan 2022
2023 Fast Company Most Innovative Award Winner, RIND is a better-for-you snack brand focused on whole fruit nutrition. With a product line powered by the peel, the companys craveable dried fruit blends maximize nutrition and minimize waste. RIND sits at the intersection of two of the most powerful trends in CPG today, functional nutrition and sustainable snacking. Keep it Real. Eat the Peel! 🍊🍐🥥🍉🥝
Investor and Advisor
Mar 2019
Inspiring families to experience the world through adventures with food.
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2026
Investor
May 2026
The Angel Group is a private community of investors, thought leaders and industry experts who provide capital and strategic partnership to CPG’s most promising emerging brands.
2023
Board Member
Sep 2023
Naturally New England is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, executives, and passionate team players in the natural products industry. Our mission is to nurture conscious growth, leadership, and innovation for organic and natural products of all sizes in the vibrant six-state community of New England. We are here to support our network to make Naturally New England the natural choice for launching, growing and maintaining a successful and impactful health-focused business. Visit https://www.naturallyne.org/ to learn how you can join our community today!
2022
Investor and Advisor
Aug 2022
We bring the everyday flavors of the African Continent to eaters across the U.S. through conversation, connection, and friendship around our communal love of food. Developed by Hawa Hassan, a Food Network chef, award winning author of cookbook, In Bibi’s Kitchen, and renowned expert on African cuisine. We are on a mission of making African flavors a staple in American diets. Our line of sauces and condiments are made from organic and high-quality ingredients. They are vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, and have no added sugar. Some of our fans include Bon Appétit, The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, and Food52. We invite you to explore with us today!
Investor and Advisor
Jan 2022
2023 Fast Company Most Innovative Award Winner, RIND is a better-for-you snack brand focused on whole fruit nutrition. With a product line powered by the peel, the companys craveable dried fruit blends maximize nutrition and minimize waste. RIND sits at the intersection of two of the most powerful trends in CPG today, functional nutrition and sustainable snacking. Keep it Real. Eat the Peel! 🍊🍐🥥🍉🥝
2019
Investor and Advisor
Mar 2019
Inspiring families to experience the world through adventures with food.
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