Ben Fenton on Investing in Health, Performance, and Compassion
Summary: <br> <br> <a href="http://www.thoughtforfoodpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-29-at-10.13.55-AM.png"></a><br> <br> I first met Ben through a mutual friend, who introduced us because Ben is a vegan triathlete. Little did I know, Ben is also the Vice President of Boulder Food Group, a venture capitalist firm in Boulder that invests in early stage organic and non-GMO food companies. That's one of the coolest part of being part of a cycling or endurance sport culture, we're all on the same playing field out on the bike or on the trails. We've since become great friends and training partners, as Ben drags me out at the buttcrack of dawn to ride up all the canyons in Boulder!<br> <br> Okay. Brief intro for Ben: VP of Boulder Food Group. Graduated from and played lacrosse at Duke. Worked in finance in New York City, moved to Boulder to start a nut butter company and then ended up at BFG. Vegan triathlete, completed multiple half-Ironmans. Overall: super nice guy and certified Ladykiller.<br> <br> In the conversation we cover everything from the current and future state of the natural foods sector, and how plant based food technology fits in from a business perspective to training and racing as a vegan triathlete while also working a hectic and time consuming job. He even has a pretty hilarious story about Rich Roll. What's really interesting about Ben is that his work is aligned with his philosophy: a focus on investing in health, athletic performance, and compassion. Hope you enjoy!<br> <br> Thank you to everyone who has supported the show by writing us amazing reviews on iTunes, sharing on social media, and generally being awesome fans online. This is why we do this: to provide value and be of service to help YOU! Keep sending in your questions to thoughtforfoodpodcast@gmail.com and keep up to date with us on our various social media platforms (links down below).<br> <br> Go eat some plants, and what's your thought for food?<br> <br> -Jackson<br> <br> Show Notes:<br> <br> Boulder Food Group: <a href="http://www.bfgpartners.com">www.bfgpartners.com</a><br> <br> TFF on Social Media:<br> <br> <a href="http://facebook.com/tfflifestyle">Facebook.com/TFFlifestyle</a><br> <br> Instagram: @tfflifestyle<br> <br> Snapchat: TFFlifestyle<br> <br> Twitter: @TFFlifestyle<br> <br> YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/thoughtforfoodtv">Thought For Food TV</a><br> <br> Music:<br> <br> www.soundcloud.com/peterkuli<br> <br> www.soundcloud.com/dcuttermusic
