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Upcoming Event: This Couple Shares How They Turned Unconventional Thinking Into a Million-Dollar Business In this exclusive Q&A, the founders of Little Spoon — one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the U.S. — share their insights for all BIZ Experiencess.

By Mark Klekas Edited by Mark Klekas

Angela Vranich and Ben Lewis

One of the biggest struggles for a small business is to stand out from the competition, especially from big corporations. If you are wondering what it takes to elevate your small business and make it bigger and better, then you need to check out what Angela Vranich and Ben Lewis are doing with their company, Little Spoon. They have game-changing insights for all BIZ Experiencess.

In this special Q&A, the husband-and-wife power due will walk us through how they created one of the fastest-growing, direct-to-consumer food brands — and how you can apply their insights to your business. But if you still need to subscribe to BIZ Experiences+, click here to unlock your membership for less than $1/week.

In this event, you will learn:

  • How to turn your unconventional thinking into a successful business
  • Cutting-edge marketing and branding techniques
  • The key to building relationships, even if you don't have many to start
  • Ways to become an authority and thought leader in your space

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About the Speakers:

Ben Lewis is an BIZ Experiences, operator and angel investor with extensive experience at the intersection of brands, food, supply chain and technology. Over the past decade, Ben has honed a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to launch, capitalize, scale and operate a modern consumer brand.

Currently, Ben is CEO and co-founder of Little Spoon, the #1 online baby and kids food brand and one of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer brands in the US. The company, which is currently feeding upwards of 2.5% of American babies, is on a mission to make parents' lives easier and kids healthier. Since its founding, Little Spoon has delivered more than 45 million meals and amassed a highly engaged, loyal community of customers.

As co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Angela Vranich drives Little Spoon's insights-driven product innovation strategy. She meticulously oversees consumer insights, product development, research, and every physical consumer-facing touchpoint.

Angela started her career working in food-related television production, where she was involved in creative planning and execution. She decided to follow her passion into the world of organic food, founding a company that performed field marketing activities and grassroots activations for dozens of industry-leading brands. During this time, she managed a team of more than a hundred people in several regions across the country and gained valuable hands-on experience on the front lines of the food business.

Mark Klekas

BIZ Experiences Staff

Subscriptions Editor

Mark is the editor for our digital subscription, BIZ Experiences+. He’s focused on providing the best content and resources for our subscribers. Previously, he worked as a marketing manager at an investment group specializing in startups, hospitality and e-commerce. He was also a digital content producer for a news station where he covered politics, crime and breaking news. 

 

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