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Alex and Lauren Abelin, Founders of PlantBaby and its first product Kiki Milk, the first organic plant milk for kids joins Enterprise Radio.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guests Alex and Lauren Abelin discuss the following:
- Tell us a bit about PlantBaby and Kiki Milk and how you got started?
- What sets Kiki Milk apart from other plant-based CPGs out there?
- What advice do you have for other brands or entrepreneurs who are looking to resonate with or help consumers?
- What have you learned about starting a business with your partner?
- Kiki Milk has found a way to help solve a major need – what’s next for the company?
Alex Abelin, Co-Founder Kiki Milk
Alex Abelin is an innovative entrepreneur, perennial optimist, and spirited connector. He has the unique ability to take big visions and bring them to life. He has founded three companies in diverse categories: PlantBaby in food & beverage; LQD WiFi in communications; LiquidTalent in technology. He spent over seven years working for Google, and two years for Verizon Smart Cities through its acquisition of LQD WiFi. He’s a proud alumnus of UC Berkeley and has called California, New York, and Hawaii home. As a new Dad, Alex is working harder and smarter than ever to make tomorrow’s world better for his son’s generation.
Lauren Abelin, Co-Founder Kiki Milk
Lauren has dedicated her life to researching and developing human-centered solutions to problems impacting mental and physical well-being. Previously she worked in the non-profit sector as an emotional learning specialist, implementing programs in school districts which helped thousands of children develop stress management skills. Her 10+ years of experience in the field and her own healing journey managing a chronic illness have inspired her to address the issue of toxicity in our food and the state of children’s health. She co-founded PlantBaby and created Kiki Milk alongside her husband after their son was born. She is committed to empowering others in their journey to attain mind-body wisdom, adopt healthier lifestyles, and live the most enriched lives possible. Lauren brings to the company the vision, a health and nutrition background, and experience designing products as a Mom.
About PlantBaby
PlantBaby is a future-forward nutrition movement developing a portfolio of clean-label, organic, plant-based foods, beverages, formulas, and supplements to support children on their nutritional journey from infancy into adulthood. Founded in 2020 on Kauai, Hawaii, PlantBaby is dedicated to restoring harmony in our food and agricultural systems by supporting regenerative agriculture and sourcing climate-friendly crops. PlantBaby is proud to partner with Farmer’s Footprint and Planet FWD, two organizations committed to building a healthier Planet Earth.
Websites: https://www.plantbaby.co | https://www.kikimilk.com
Social Media Links:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/kikimilkco
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kikimilkco
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