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Our Mission

Collaborate with and empower innovative companies to create the future of food.

Our Partnership Approach
We embrace the unique perspective and energy that startups bring to the world. We complement those elements with our deep food industry experience to help emerging companies reach their goals faster.

About Us

Our team is dedicated to cultivating partnerships with innovative, early-stage food companies. We accelerate the passion of founders into successful business outcomes by leveraging the resources of Grupo Bimbo, one of the world’s largest food companies.

Ben Cosgrove

Ben’s career spans engineering, finance, strategy, M&A and technology. In addition to his work, he enjoys adventures with his family, bicycling and coaching youth sports.

Chuck Benemerito

Chuck has a background in finance and consulting across the healthcare, technology, and CPG sectors. A coffee nerd at heart, he enjoys drinking floral Ethiopian pourovers while watching his daughters’ latest living room dance routines.

Gary Rodman

Gary’s professional background includes market research, management consulting, and consumer goods strategy. When not at work he’s an avid ultimate frisbee player and snowboarder as well as an amateur (but improving) home handyman.

Kalefe Wright

Kalefe’s career background is in finance, health-focused food startups, and product innovation. Outside of work, he enjoys laughs and spirited debates with friends & family, pickup soccer, volunteering, and exploring the ways that business can improve society.

Areas Of Focus

Baked Goods

Snacks

Baking Ingredients

Meal Alternatives

Areas Of Focus

Functional

Better-for-you alternatives and nutritional powerhouses

Sustainable

Takes care of people and planet

Experiential

Next level indulgence, immersion, and engagement

Value Add: How We Can Help

Sales & Product Strategy

Support on channel & category strategy, portfolio planning, trade & marketing design to scale your brand.

Supply Chain & Operations

Guidance on the product journey, from sourcing to manufacturing and distribution, to achieve efficient growth.

Insights & Thought Leadership

Market analysis and corporate function advice leveraging Grupo Bimbo's global resources.

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