Episode description

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