Insights from Rini Greenfield, Founding Managing Partner of Rethink Food
- Acceptance to Stuyvesant, a specialized science high school in NYC, which inspired her to believe in limitless possibilities.
- The pivotal switch from biology to economics during her time at Berkeley illuminated her passion for development economics
Podcast
Overview
Hello, fellow listeners and readers! In this intriguing episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY) podcast, our host Stephen Ibaraki sits down with Rini Greenfield, the founding managing partner of Rethink Food, to delve into her fascinating journey and her efforts in revolutionizing the food sector.
Let’s break down the key moments and insights shared during this engaging conversation. Here are the significant timestamps alongside the key topics discussed:
00:01:01 – Critical Inflection Points in Rini’s Life
- Acceptance to Stuyvesant, a specialized science high school in NYC, which inspired her to believe in limitless possibilities.
- The pivotal switch from biology to economics during her time at Berkeley illuminated her passion for development economics.
- Her experience on Wall Street, learning from the best in impact industries and noticing the gap in food systems investment.
00:07:34 – Founding Rethink Food
- Rini’s motivation is to create a fund that invests in revolutionary companies transforming the food industry.
- The approach to investing in the entire food system, from growth to consumption.
- Partnering with luminaries like Brad Jageman and gaining insights from industry leaders such as Indra Nooyi and Steve Ells.
00:16:14 – Technology’s Role in Disruption
- Discussion on the acceleration of innovation in food systems with the advent of AI, automation, and advanced APIs.
- Examples of groundbreaking automation in agriculture and data optimization within food supply chains.
00:21:34 – Food as Medicine
- Exploration of the gut biome and its relationship with health, immunity, and mental wellness.
- Future impact of biotechnology on health enhancements and therapeutic developments.
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Learn more about Rini Greenfield: Linkedin
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- Acceptance to Stuyvesant, a specialized science high school in NYC, which inspired her to believe in limitless possibilities.
- The pivotal switch from biology to economics during her time at Berkeley illuminated her passion for development economics.
- Her experience on Wall Street, learning from the best in impact industries and noticing the gap in food systems investment.
