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Food Entrepreneurship Summit
Food Entrepreneurship Summit
The event will feature food industry experts and entrepreneurs for a series of workshops and lectures for aspiring food entrepreneurs in the MetroWest region, and interested students from FSU and other local universities.
Date: November 14th
Time: 8:30 am – 4pm (Breakfast and Lunch provided)
Location: Framingham State EIC. 860 Worcester Road, Framingham
Learn directly from local founders and experts about:
- Launching and scaling food startups
- Branding and franchising success stories
- Overcoming challenges in food product development
Speakers and workshops:
9:00-10:00 AM Marina Andreazi from Xua: ” Day in the life of an Amazonian bevtech: Making your own functional beverage“
10:00-11:00 AM Heather Santoro from Cane’s: “The Story of Cane’s Brand, and Expansion into the Northeast”
11:00-12:00 PM Evan Reseska from the Boston Honey Company: “Founders Journey”
12:00-1:00 PM Dr. Vinay Mannam FSU professor: “Common Challenges and Practical Solutions in Food Product Development.”
12:00-1:00 PM Sunil Kolli from Bawarchi, Indian Cuisine: “Journey of a Restaurant Owner – Beyond Basics.”
2:00-3:00 PM Guy Tremblay of Kona Ice: “Being a Food Franchisee” .
2:00-3:00 PM Andrea Catania from EquiTable: “Food and Social Impact”
3:00-4:00 PM Neelu Mohaghegh of Caffe Nelu: “Bringing coffe to the community”
4:00 PM NETWORKING