Filiberto interviews Prashant Luke Saldanha, the co-founder of Pink Albatross, about his journey from a 12-year career at Citibank to creating a vegan ice cream brand. Luke shares his transition to veganism inspired by New York's plant-based food scene and how it led to the creation of Pink Albatross. Luke explains the brand's strategic development and market positioning by emphasizing clean labeling and high-quality ingredients. He discusses the challenges of entering a market dominated by large players, the importance of passion and transparency in building trust, and the learnings from early sales experiences in Spain. He also touches upon the role of data in decision-making, managing supply chains, and the potential for international expansion. The episode underscores the importance of being adaptable and continuously improving to succeed in the competitive food industry.
In this Episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Meet Our Guest: Prashant Luke Saldhana
01:40 Luke's Journey from Banking to Veganism
03:04 The Birth of Pink Albatross
04:58 Naming the Brand: Pink Albatross
08:02 Breaking into the Ice Cream Market
09:49 Challenges and Strategies in Retail
20:07 Building Trust and Relationships
35:49 Data-Driven Decision Making
52:40 Conclusions
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