The Food Startups Podcast

When David Woodburn was asked to be the CEO of Blue Prarie, he didn't know what chicory was. Now, he is leading the charge developing prebiotic, chicory-based ingredients that help maintain a healthy gut environment for beneficial bacteria while replacing fast-digesting starches. David is pleased to announce that Blue Prarie has completed a $6 million Series A Investment round. While the nutrition space highlights probiotics, prebiotics should arguably be the #1 focus. Learn about prebiotic nutrition, chicory, and an awesome biotech company: Chicory definition and history Prebiotics vs probiotics Inulin and soluble fiber Understanding the giant market opportunity B2B relationship building The biggest challenges/opportunities of their business model What they are looking for in a VP of Sales + Marketing