Brigette Wolf is VP, Global Head of SnackFutures, Mondelēz International’s innovation and venture hub which launched in 2018 as part of the global snack leader’s growth agenda. Brigette is responsible for fueling the company’s innovation pipeline through the creation of brands and investing in entrepreneurs through venture deals and CoLab, the company’s start-up engagement program. Brigette has been with Mondelēz International for 8 years, and in that time served as the senior director of Global Platform Innovation for the Gum & Candy and Biscuits categories as well the senior brand manager for Global belVita innovation. Prior to this Brigette was with Kraft Foods for almost 10 years having served as the Global Innovation Manager for Oreo and the Brand Manager of several of the pizza and meal brands. Prior to being part of the food industry, Brigette worked for Credit Suisse First Boston and Morgan Stanley in investment banking. Brigette received her undergraduate degree from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and her MBA from Northwestern Kellogg School of Management.

Brittany Schou is the general manager/co-founder of Good Measure, which aspires to be the #1 blood sugar friendly food company. In April 2022, Brittany joined General Mills’ corporate venture studio, G-Works, focused on addressing consumer problems through innovation. Before this, Brittany worked in General Mills’ North America Foodservice segment, leading the national sales teams for In Store Bakery and Convenience Alternative channels. Brittany also worked as the national sales lead for the K-12 channel, focused on helping children to be well-fed and ready to learn. Brittany holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University.

Krishna Kaliannan founded Catalina Crunch® in 2017 and currently serves as CEO, overseeing product development, corporate decisions, operations, and resources. As a child, Kaliannan loved snacking throughout the day, and chocolate puffs were his go-to breakfast every morning. When Kaliannan turned 17, he was diagnosed with T1 diabetes and had to give up the treats he adored. On a mission to satisfy his cravings without all the excess sugars and empty carbs, Kaliannan created his own brand, Catalina Crunch®, a dynamic and tasty line of Keto-Friendly Cereals and Keto-Friendly Sandwich Cookies made with all-natural ingredients. Kaliannan has been eating keto for many years as it has helped him manage his diabetes and eliminate his seizures. His goals are to make delicious foods that don’t sacrifice health, great taste or texture, and spread the keto lifestyle as far and wide as possible so people from all over the world can experience the benefits of the beloved diet. Prior to launching Catalina Crunch®, Kaliannan co-founded PropeliQ, a recruiting company using data analytics, as well as Thrive Responsible Insurance, an insurance start-up company. Kaliannan graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Systems Engineering

Scott Dicker is a Market Insights Director for SPINS, a leading wellness-focused data company and advocate for the Natural Products Industry. With a background in nutrition, he believes in the importance of making wellness options more accessible to everyone and that demystifying data can make that happen. By delving into omnichannel comprehensive market wide data, he identifies emerging trends and explores shifting consumer behavior that helps retailers and brands better understand the market and their audience. Dicker has spoken at many leading industry organizations and shows, including New Hope Natural Products Expo, Supply Side, Plant Based World and many more and been published in top industry resources, such as Natural Products Insider, Nutritional Outlook, and Whole Foods Magazine. He has a long-standing involvement in nutrition and wellness, working as a sports nutritionist and starting multiple entrepreneurial businesses in the field.

Seth Goldman is Founder of Eat the Change®, a platform to inform and empower consumers to make dietary choices aligned with their concerns around climate and health. As part of this mission, Eat the Change® recently launched a line of Cosmic Carrot Chews with forthcoming launches including Organic Carrot Chews (for adult snacking) and a beverage innovation, Just Ice Tea. Seth is also the Co-founder of PLNT Burger, Honest Tea and Chair of the board of Beyond Meat. He has been widely recognized for his entrepreneurial success and impact, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in Greater Washington, the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, Beverage Industry magazine’s Executive of the Year, Beverage World’s #1 Disruptor and Partnership for Healthier America’s CEO of the Year.

Mary Ellen Shoup is the senior correspondent for FoodNavigator-USA and NutraIngredients-USA reporting on emerging trends, startups, and the latest innovation in the food, beverage, and nutrition sectors. Based in Chicago, Mary Ellen joined the editorial team in 2016 as the US correspondent for BeverageDaily and DairyReporter. She graduated from DePaul University with a B.A. in multimedia journalism.