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A juicy story with Doug Evans
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Length:
139 minutes
Released:
Dec 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In Episode #179 I sit down with Doug Evans, serial entrepreneur and author of The Sprout Book, to chat about his journey in business - specifically his time building Organic Avenue and the highly publicised Silicon Valley start-up Juicero. Doug is a close friend, with a heart of gold. Easily one of my favourite conversations on this show to date.I hope you enjoy it.We cover:- What led Doug to his current home in the Mojave desert- Doug’s discovery of the Wonder Valley hot springs- Doug’s first business Organic Avenue- Discovering cold-pressed juices- Pasteurisation of juices- Doug’s family health issues and his diet prior to going vegan- What led Doug to going raw vegan- Starbucks interest in buying Organic Avenue- How Doug invented the Juicero juicer- Finding investors for the Juicero- The process of building the company with food scientists and engineers, etc.- The main challenges for the company as it grew- What led to the demise of Juicero- Doug’s interview with Vice- How Doug found his passion for sproutsAnd moreResources:Connect with Doug on InstagramSign up to Doug's newsletter for ongoing information about SproutsWant to support the show?If you are enjoying the Plant Proof podcast a great way to support the show is by leaving a review on the Apple podcast app. It only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episodes.It's also helpful to subscribe on Apple Podcast app and/or follow on the Spotify Podcast app.Simon Hill, Nutritionist, Sports PhysiotherapistCreator of Plantproof.com and host of the Plant Proof PodcastAuthor of The Proof is in the PlantsConnect with me on Instagram and TwitterDownload my FREE two week meal planDownload my FREE blood test and supplement guides here
Released:
Dec 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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