INDUSTRY LEADING SPEAKERS

Sarah Munger

Capital, Innovation, and Engagement Analyst, ReFED

Sarah is the program manager for ReFED's Food Waste Funder Circle. Launched in 2015, ReFED is a leading nonprofit dedicated to ending food loss and waste across the U.S. by advancing data-driven solutions to build a more sustainable food system. ReFED is working to achieve a 50% reduction in food waste across the US by 2030.

Angie Crone

CEO, Upcycled Food Association

Angie is the interim CEO of the Upcycled Food Association, the only food industry association dedicated to catalyzing the upcycled economy. UFA is a network of more than 260 businesses from around the world, collaborating to empower consumers to prevent food waste with the products they buy.

Veronica Fil

Co-Founder and CEO, Grounded Foods

Veronica is the Co-Founder and CEO of Grounded Foods, makers of plant-based cheese made from upcycled cauliflower and hemp. Grounded is free from dairy / nuts / soy / gluten / GMO, and exists to make plant based cheese more appealing, affordable and accessible to a widespread audience than it's ever been before.

Jake Lopata

Founder and CEO, Xoca World

Jake Lopata is the Founder and CEO of Xoca World. The result of a collaboration among a team of experienced entrepreneurs and chocolate makers, Xoca World is bringing to market a line of unique, all-natural beverages made from the discarded and underappreciated parts of the cacao pod.

Joe Magliano

Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Otherworld

Joe Magliano is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Otherworld. Otherworld is a plant-based food consumer packaged goods company making better for you baking mixes with hidden fruits and vegetables and upcycled ingredients. Otherworld launched in December of 2021 and has released Pancake & Waffle Mixes, Brownie Mixes and Cookie Mixes.