Starting a business or seeking the first round of funding can be intimidating.
We get that.
That's why we curated a robust network of MENTORS that are eager to help you identify opportunities for growth. Our mentor network is stacked with founders, business leaders, investors, hands-on operators, and service providers with real-world expertise in the food space who want to help you drive toward a brighter future for food.
To connect with a mentor email hannah@thefoodloft.com
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Maggie Battista
Eat Boutique
Eat Boutique
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Lizzie Bell
WinWinable
WinWinable
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Cara Fonseca
WilmerHale
WilmerHale
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Cheryl Clements
PieShell
PieShell
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Farmer Willie's
Craft Ginger Beer Team
Craft Ginger Beer Team
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Trish Fontanilla
Freight Farms
Freight Farms
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Andy Freedman
Riskified
General Mills
Riskified
General Mills
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Joe Kopnisky
Silicon Valley Bank
Silicon Valley Bank
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Andy Levitt
Purple Carrot
Purple Carrot
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Alex Linkow
Fair Food Network
Fair Food Network
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Laura Marelic
Cookin
Cookin
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Nick Rellas
Drizly
Drizly
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Justin Robinson
Drizly
Drizly
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Connor Russo
Cookin
Cookin
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Adam Salomone
The Food Loft
The Food Loft
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Scott Sanders
Revenue Architects
Bosco Chocolate Syrup
Revenue Architects
Bosco Chocolate Syrup
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Lisa Sebesta
Fresh Source Capital
Fresh Source Capital
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Julia Shanks
Julia Shanks Consulting
Slow Money Boston
Julia Shanks Consulting
Slow Money Boston
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Mark Shwartz
Restaurant & Food Services Law
Restaurant & Food Services Law
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Amy Stern
3E Public Relations
3E Public Relations
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Bob Stringer
Edible Ventures
Edible Ventures
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Jeff Tenner
Tatte Bakery
Not Your Average Joe's
Tatte Bakery
Not Your Average Joe's
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Erin White
Community Food Lab
Community Food Lab
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Jon Butler
CERO
CERO
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Dr. Michele Pfannenstiel
Dirigo Food Safety
Dirigo Food Safety
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Mark Parrish
Crescent Ridge Dairy
Crescent Ridge Dairy
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Megan Moore
Chew
Chew