Inclusive, Allergen Free Snacks With Eli Bank
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Eli Bank is the Co-founder and COO of Absurd Snacks, a functional trail mix that replaces traditional nuts with crunchy beans. He is a Startup-In-Residence at the University of Richmond, bridging the gap between students and startups by helping other young entrepreneurs take advantage of resources and programs that can maximize their success. Eli graduated from the University of Richmond in 2022 with a BBA in marketing and entrepreneurship.
In this episode…Do you love snacking but can't find something healthy to enjoy? Where can you find allergen-free snacks that are ridiculously tasteful?
Eli Bank and his Co-founder experienced first-hand the struggles their food-allergic friend went through. It hurt that their friend could not find a healthy snack that tasted good without triggering their allergies. Discovering that this was a problem many experienced and their passion for making a difference in the world, they set out to produce a healthy and delicious snack to serve this community of food-allergics. Eli shares their journey of building a snack brand full of flavors that make you feel like a kid while snacking like an adult.
On this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney and Arnelle Mitchell talk with Eli Bank, Co-founder and COO of Absurd Snacks, about creating an allergen-free snack brand. Eli talks about the genesis of Absurd Snacks and what it offers, its product creation process, and the challenges they had to overcome building Absurd Snacks.
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