Ian Walker / Hippie Snacks

<p>Can you imagine having the guts to start a food company when you’re only 25? Ian Walker and a friend did just that to create Canada’s largest organic bulk foods distributor. And now they have an amazing brand called Hippie Snacks, a better-for-you, plant-based food that’s sold all over the place. In this BIA episode, Ian talks about how leading with their values has been a key ingredient in their success.</p><p> </p><p>00:18 - Ian Intro</p><p>01:50 - Journey of starting a food distribution company at 25</p><p>05:49 - Original Brand</p><p>08:36 - What ties your different brands together?</p><p>10:48 - Articulation of purpose</p><p>16:41 - Real food movement</p><p>20:28 - Articulation of Hippie Snacks</p><p>26:32 - Could Hippie Snacks exist with a copacker</p><p>29:41 - How are you fostering employee development</p><p>34:11 - How does the brand focus on social relevancy</p><p>38:30 - What advice would you give to a new CEO</p><p>39:47 - Who plays Ian Walker in the movie?</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.hippiesnacks.com/">https://www.hippiesnacks.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-walker-a8725318/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-walker-a8725318/</a></p>