APRIL 3RD, 2019Sponsored by the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy in conjunction with the Tufts Gordon Institute.

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CONTENTS

Welcome

Schedule

Our Finalists

Entrepreneurship Advisors

Tufts Food and Nutrition Innovation Council Sponsors

Entrepreneurship at the Friedman School

Notes

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WELCOME The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy launched its initiative in Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship to help catalyze a culture of innovation and discovery within our community. The program includes a curriculum covering the theory and practice of entrepreneurship, and leads students through topics such as ideation, competitive analysis, market sizing, business plan development, financial and legal issues, and pitch development. A critical component of this effort is hands-on experience in classes, workshops, and internships as well as mentoring from our diverse

array of Entrepreneurship Advisors.

With the possession of this entrepreneurial skill set, Friedman students can move forward in building their own businesses, whether for profit, in non-governmental organizations or social and nonprofit ventures. We are confident their entrepreneurial work will contribute to the generation of novel solutions to the global nutrition crisis and help transform our food system to

become more healthy, sustainable, and equitable.

The Tufts Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship Competition is an annual ideation challenge sponsored by the Friedman School in collaboration with Tufts Gordon Institute and open to all Tufts students, alumni, staff, and faculty. The competition is part of our larger effort to create an ecosystem of food innovation in which the Tufts community can come together with advisors, companies, and investors to support the goal of better nutrition for all. Indeed, the greater Boston area is now home to a growing number of food and agriculture entrepreneurial efforts that are attracting new

venture capital to our region.

We are excited that you are able to join us for this year’s Tufts Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship Competition. Please sit back and get ready to hear about eight great ideas, and don’t forget to cast

your audience choice vote at the end of the pitches.

Jeffrey B. Blumberg, PhDDirector of Entrepreneurship Education

The Friedman School

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SCHEDULE

1:30-3:45pm

Pitch Competition in Behrakis Auditorium Support the finalists as they pitch their ideas!

3:45-4:00pm

Audience Choice Vote Take out your phone, tablet, or laptop to use when it's time to vote!

4:00-5:30pm

ReceptionAnd announcement of winners in Jaharis Cafe!

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Sustag4all is a knowledge, community, and finance platform for sustainable avocados. In Colombia, the peace process is at the post-conflict stage where reintegrados and farmers can lead the world’s $23B avocado market by 2027 and generate positive social and environmental impact.

• Luis Villegas, Graduate student at the Fletcher School (International Relations)

• Natalia Estrada, former supply chain and human relations manager at Unilever and Kraft Foods

• Rockford Weitz, JD, PhD, F02, FG08, Director of Maritime Studies Program at the Fletcher School

• Jacquie Kay, PhD • Cesar Augusto, Avocado agronomist in Chile, Peru, Mexico, and

Colombia• Jacob Weiss, Graduate student at the Friedman School of

Nutrition Science and Policy (Agriculture, Food and Environment)• Cyrena Thibodeau, Graduate student at the Friedman School of

Nutrition Science and Policy (Agriculture, Food and Environment)

FINALISTSTAMARA

TAMARA is a brand of flavor-rich food products made with all-natural, organic, nutrient-dense ingredients and no added sugar. Our products are a substitute to highly processed, nutrition-void, sugar-loaded food products in your kitchen cabinets.

• Arwa AlHarbi, MBA Candidate, MIT• Khaled Shuwail• Aaron Stinnett, MBA/IDM Candidate, MIT• Cassy Whooley, Finance Coordinator at the Friedman School of

Nutrition Science and Policy

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE FOR ALL (SUSTAG4ALL)

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Baravena is an irresistible frozen dessert made with oats. We offer delicious flavors that celebrate Latin American cultures, promising to deliver better nutrition at the lowest possible environmental cost.

• Silvia Berciano Benitez, Graduate student at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy (Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition)

• Nayla Bezares, Graduate student at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy (Agriculture, Food and Environment)

FINALISTSNOURISHED HOME

Optimizing family nutrition, saving time, easing the burden of meal prep all while reducing waste is finally achievable with Nourished Home. At last, a solution that will provide curated recipe recommendations and take the hassle out of nourishing your loved ones.

• Jennifer Onopa, Researcher, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy

• Ryan Onopa• Ayo Oshinaike

BARAVENA

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AroMenu leverages the power of aroma to promote healthy eating. It decodes and customizes the aromas of your favorite foods to make healthy but bland poached chicken taste more like fried chicken.

• Simon Ye, Graduate student at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy (Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition)

• Zhengqi Chen, MS, N17

FINALISTSPLENA

Plena frees you from the restrictive diet mindset and goes beyond counting calories. Powered by machine learning, our holistic app will teach you how to eat intentionally and rethink your relationship with food. Find your home no matter your dietary lifestyle and wellness goals.

• Kayla Kaplan, Graduate student at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy (Food and Nutrition Policy and Programs)

• Trevor Collins

AROMENU

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Where the art, science and fun of raising happy, healthy kids comes together.

• Michelle Markesteyn Ratcliffe, PhD, NG08

FINALISTS

MIGHTY6 ENERGY SNACKS

Our dessert-inspired snacks are protein-rich fuel for your most zealous adventures. While our hidden ingredient, cricket powder, has a neutral taste, it gives Mighty6 snacks a powerful nutrient profile - rich in B12 and iron - naturally and sustainably. Pioneer with us!

• Laura Walsh, Graduate student at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy (Nutrition Interventions, Communication and Behavior Change)

• Zoe Gregorace, Graduate student at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy (Food and Nutrition Policy and Programs)

• Lyn Wojcik, Graduate student at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy (Agriculture, Food and Environment)

ROOTOPIA

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP ADVISORS

We have assembled a world-class team of Entrepreneurship Advisors to guide our efforts.

Our Entrepreneurship Advisors are highly accomplished experts in entrepreneurship,

business, marketing, venture capital, educators and mentors. On the following pages you will find a list of our Entrepreneurship Advisors. The Friedman School extends our sincere

gratitude for their service and commitment.

Degree Designations

A                School of Arts and SciencesAG   Graduate School of Arts and SciencesP   ParentMG        School of Medicine Public Health and Professional Degree ProgramN             Friedman School of Nutrition Science and PolicyNG          Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy doctoral graduateF The Fletcher School of Law and DiplomacyFG The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy doctoral graduate

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP ADVISORS

Lauren Abda, MS, N12Founder, BranchfoodCo-Founder, Branch Venture Group

Carlos BarrosoPresident, CJB and Associates

Wendy Behr, N15Vice-President, Coffee and Packaging Innovation, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.Member, Tufts Nutrition Council

Richard Black, PhDPrincipal, Quadrant D ConsultingAdjunct Professor, Friedman SchoolMember, Tufts Nutrition Council

Michael Blau, JD, N12PPartner, Foley and Lardner LLPMember, Friedman School Board of Advisors

Peter Boyce IIGeneral Catalyst

Kevin BoylanCo-Founder, Veggie GrillManaging Partner, PowerPlant Ventures

Gerard BridiFormer President and CEO, NutriSavingsEntrepreneurship and Startup Advisor

Shawn BroderickChief Acceleration Officer and General Partner, SOSVManaging Director, Food-X and dLab

Jason CammChief Medical Officer, Theil Capital LLCMember, Friedman School Board of Advisors

Jessica Deckinger, MBAChief Marketing Officer, Humana EDGE

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP ADVISORS

Jack DerbyDirector, TEC-Tufts Entrepreneurship Center Cummings Family Chair Professor of EntrepreneurshipTufts University

Leslie DursoPlant Based Chef and Health Living Advocate, Leslie Durso Inc.

Robert EggerFormer Founder and CEO, L.A. Kitchen

Ryan Egger, MS, A14, N17Vice-President, SomalabsPresident, Airchips USA Inc.

David L. Eigen, JDCo-Manager, P5 Health Ventures

Jimena FlorezFounder and CEO, Chaak Health Snacks

Neil GrimmerFounder, HabitCo-Founder, Plum Organics

Jennifer Hashley, MS, AG05Director of New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, Friedman School

Michael HebbTeaching Fellow, University of WashingtonMember, Friedman School Board of Advisors

Irwin Heller, A67, A98PMember, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.Member, Friedman School Board of Advisors

Rick Henrikson, Ph.DCEO and Founder, Ongo Science Inc.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP ADVISORS

Andrew Ive, MBAFounder, Big Idea VenturesMember, Tufts Nutrition Council Kellee James, MBAFounder & CEO, Mercaris

Michael Karsch, A90, F91The Juice Press, LLCMember, Friedman School Board of Advisors

Zain Kassam, MD, MPHCo-Founder & Executive VPClinical Development & Translational Medicine, Finch Therapeutics Group

Patricia Kearney, Med, RD, N78, AG81President & CEO, PMK Associates, Inc.Member, Tufts Nutrition Council

Alexander King, MBADirector, Strategy, Insights & Analytics, EastmanMentor, MIT Venture Mentor Service

Alex Kopelyan, PharmDProgram Director, IndieBio

Bill LaydenFormer Founder, Food Minds LLCMember, Friedman School Board of Advisors

Jon McIntyre, PhDCEO, Motif Ingredients

Jim MillerChief Mentor, MassChallenge

Ayr MuirFounder & CEO, Clover Food Lab

Danielle Nierenberg, MS, N01 President, Food Tank

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP ADVISORS

Fiorenzo OmenettoDirector, SilklabDean for Research, Tufts School of Engineering

Sean O'Sullivan, BSEEFounder and Managing Partner, SOSVMember, Tufts Nutrition Council

Kevin Jyo OyeInterim Executive Director, Gordon InstituteDirector, M.S. in Innovation & Management ProgramProfessor of the Practice, Tufts University

Rebecca ParekhFounder & CEO, THE WELL

Eve Turow PaulConsultant/Writer

David Radlo, A86Executive Coach | Professional Board Member | CEO, RB Markets-Achievemost Formerly Founder | President and CEO, Radlo Foods (Egg-Land's Best-Born Free)

Mark Ranalli, MBADean, Jake Jabs College of Business and EntrepreneurshipMontana State University

Micah Risk, MS, N13Co-Founder and Head of Product, Lighter Inc.

Tom ShieldsFounder, NetGravity and Yieldex

Ron Shigeta, PhDCSO, Wild Earth Pets

Rajiv SrinathCo-Founder and Managing Partner, MNI Partners LLC

Akhil SrivastavaHead of Strategic Execution, IndigoCo-Founder, Pyur Solutions

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP ADVISORS

Bob StringerCEO, Crimson Seed Capital LLC

Latham Thomas, HHC, AADPFounder, Nutrition and Lifestyle Expert, Mama GlowMember, Tufts Nutrition Council

Daina Trout, PhD, N07, MG07, NG07CEO and Co-Founder, Health-Ade

Uma ValetiCEO and Co-Founder, Memphis Meats

Peter Van-DaelSenior Vice President, DSM Nutritional Products

Matthew M. WhitneyVice President, Business Transformation Initiatives, SYSCO Corporation

Eugène WillemsenExecutive Vice President, Global Categories & Franchise Management, PepsiCoMember, Tufts Nutrition Council

Jeffrey ZurofskyCEO and Cofounder, No Small Plans LLC, 'Wichcraft and RiverparkMember, Tufts Nutrition Council

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OUR FNIC SPONSORS

We are grateful for the support of the members of the Food and Nutrition Innovation Council. The Council creates a robust science-driven ecosystem of food and agriculture innovation and entrepreneurship. This synergistic system highlights and translates the newest advances and brightest minds in the field, connecting scientific academic experts and

talented graduate students with businesses.

PLATINUM SPONSOR

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Food for Good—the PepsiCo Foundation’s signature programto combat hunger—nourishes underserved families acrossthe country, with over 23 million meals to date.

PepsiCo proudly supportsTufts University

The Friedman School of NutritionScience and Policy

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PLATINUM SPONSOR

Many of the everyday things we do, including what and how we eat, play a role in how long and well we live. At John Hancock, we believe in helping customers take steps to live longer and healthier. We’ve seen it truly change lives. That’s why we reward customers for the everyday steps they take to live longer and healthier. Built on the convergence of behavioral economics and consumer technology, John Hancock Vitality incentivizes healthier choices linked to physical activity, nutrition and mindfulness. We are proud to collaborate with the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University to give customers access to expert nutrition information and guidance

to help them eat healthy every day.

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PLATINUM SPONSOR

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GOLD SPONSORS

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GOLD SPONSORS

See your logo here in next year's program!

Contact Wendy King, associate director of corporate and foundation relations: Wendy.King@tufts.edu

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BASIC SPONSORS

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BASIC SPONSORS

See your logo here in next year's program!

Contact Wendy King, associate director of corporate and foundation relations: Wendy.King@tufts.edu

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NON PROFIT SPONSORS

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Our Entrepreneurship Initiative incorporates complementary activities that together

catalyze a culture of innovation and discovery at the Friedman School:

» Graduate coursework and programs in entrepreneurship to provide fundamental knowledge and skills, including:

• A Nutrition and Entrepreneurship course

• An online certificate program Nutrition for Industry Professionals and Entrepreneurs

• Mentoring, workshops, and internships

» The University-wide annual Tufts Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship Competition in collaboration with the Tufts Gordon Institute

» Scholarship support for students

» A network of diverse Entrepreneurship Advisors

» Partnerships to provide trusted science to new companies and major food accelerators globally

» The Tufts Food and Innovation Council, linking companies with a strong interest in the ecosystem of food and nutrition innovation

ENTREPRENEURSHIPAT FRIEDMAN

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