Squashing the Voice of Doubt with Kaitlin Mogentale of Pulp Pantry

Written By Modern Species

Today we’re speaking with Kaitlin Mogentale, founder of Pulp Pantry, about identifying a problem to solve, asking for help along the way, and leaning into opportunities even if they're intimidating.

Pulp Pantry transforms scraps into snacks by utilizing overlooked resources in our food system, or upcycled ingredients. They are made more sustainable, and are, of course, better for you. Find more here

Key Points of the Episode:

  • An introduction by Kaitlin and what Pulp Pantry does.

  • How An Inconvenient Truth and science drew Kaitlin into sustainability and the environment.

  • Gage and Kaitlin share one of their favorite documentaries.

  • The knowledge gained in the Food Business School how helped create Pulp Pantry.

  • Creating a brand allows you to innovate and tackle different sides of a problem.

  • Now more consumers are looking for sustainable brands and products.

  • The hurdle of building a great team for a company.

  • The difficulties of finding mentors and building connections within the industry.

  • The current focus of Kaitlin as Pulp Pantry’s Founder.

  • Kaitlin shares some advice for entrepreneurs.

  • The plans Pulp Pantry has as the upcycled food movement grows.

  • Kaitlin closes the conversation by explaining the importance of asking for help.

Tweetables:

“I feel like creating a brand, hopefully, that's sustainable and profitable, allows you to find ways to innovate within your own space and tackle kind of different sides of the problem within the same business or a related business.” - Kaitlin Mogentale [00:19:14]

“(When building a new team) you really got to find people who believe in the dream.” - Kaitlin Mogentale [00:29:22]

“A lot of the times, you can bend the rules.” - Kaitlin Mogentale [00:34:55]

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