Craize has pioneered the ancestral Latin “Arepa” into a versatile everyday cracker for global consumers. The thinnest, crunchiest, natural, gluten free, soy free, & vegan cracker that is not fried nor baked, thanks to their unique patented toasting process, that enhances the natural corn flavor.

Iya Foods is a full-service certified gluten-free co-manufacturing company that provides high-quality, innovative, and affordable solutions to food businesses of all sizes.

Fody is the #1 IBS food company in North America. The company empowers people living with IBS to live a better life through the foods they eat.

Developing and executing brand, growth and channel strategies at one of the fastest growing brands in the Low-Sugar / Low-Carb cereal, snack and chocolate confectionary categories.

Providing assistance in executing growth strategies to one of the fastest growing brands in the Keto cereal and snack category.

Clover Vitality is a growth equity firm focused exclusively on emerging food and beverage companies. It supports entrepreneurs throughout their journey, drawing from our experiences as investors and operators and utilizing our extensive network in the industry.

Strategic Advisor to this midwest-based investment group that invests in companies and brands who have developed refreshing ideas that transform legacy industries.

Advanced nutrition for vitality. Their technology platform replicates functional proteins found in the human body, making them available as new nutrients.

Every ingredient used (and avoided) is intentional. And designed to make individuals feel their best - energized, satiated, and satisfied. No diet culture, no shame, no "guiltless", just real ingredients that keep bellies happy.

OLIPOP is a thoughtfully crafted tonic that finds its taste in wholesome, hardworking ingredients instead of spoonfuls of sugar. It's where Healthy meets Delicious.

Advising the founders of this 100% grass fed beef jerky company that is targeted to individuals with food sensitivities, intolerances, and allergies.

Assisting the founder in developing growth, go-to-market, and manufacturing strategies for this fast-growing, vegan gelato in the frozen desert category.

Strategic Advisor to the co-founders of this company that provides nutritious, great-tasting, ready-to-enjoy meals that are delivered direct to consumers' doors.

As Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, I, along with the Sales & Marketing Teams, have all of the responsibilities of sales & marketing including customer experience, media relations, social media strategy, brand positioning and strategy, internal and external communications, business development, and Chief Story Teller. As part of my responsibilities as the CMO, I drive day-to-day execution and improvement of the company's marketing plan; oversee market research and analysis of the competition; oversee the management and research teams on product development; oversee and direct customer service and customer service monitoring processes to ensure customer retention and to ensure that customer feedback informs the development process of the product (or service); and research and create product ideas and areas for business growth. As CMO, I also manage the development of a web site that serves customer, staff and partner needs; develop new and enhances existing business relationships and heightens awareness of the company; and provides leadership in the design and production of all aspects of visual marketing needs.As part of my role as Chief Sales Officer, I create the go-to-market strategies for all of our products, integrating sales and marketing as one cohesive discipline. Through the use of Shopper Marketing techniques coupled with Social Media outreach programs, and understanding the unique needs of each of our retailers, we are able to maximize our distribution while increasing velocity of our uniquely positioned SKUs. Selling gets the product on the shelf, marketing moves the product off the shelf.Enjoy Life is the #1 brand of Allergy-Friendly foods. All of our products are Gluten Free, free of the 8 common allergens, Certified Kosher, and great tasting. The products are currently sold in all 50 states, as well as in Canada. You can find our products at stores such as Whole Foods, Kroger, Meijers, Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, Target, etc.

Enjoy Life is the #1 brand of Allergy-Friendly foods. All of our products are Gluten Free, free of the 8 common allergens, Certified Kosher, and great tasting. The products are currently sold in all 50 states, as well as in Canada. You can find our products at stores such as Whole Foods, Kroger, Meijers, Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart, etc.

As Chief Marketing Officer, I, along with the Marketing Team, have all responsibilities of marketing including customer experience, media relations, social media strategy, brand positioning and strategy, internal and external communications, business development, and Chief Story Teller. As part of my responsibilities as the CMO, I drive day-to-day execution and improvement of the company's marketing plan; oversee market research and analysis of the competition; oversee the management and research teams on product development; oversee and direct customer service and customer service monitoring processes to ensure customer retention and to ensure that customer feedback informs the development process of the product (or service); and research and create product ideas and areas for business growth. As CMO, I also manage the development of a web site that serves customer, staff and partner needs; develop new and enhances existing business relationships and heightens awareness of the company; and provides leadership in the design and production of all aspects of visual marketing needs.Enjoy Life is the #1 brand of Allergy-Friendly foods. All of our products are Gluten Free, free of the 8 common allergens, Certified Kosher, and great tasting. The products are currently sold in all 50 states, as well as in Canada. You can find our products at stores such as Whole Foods, Kroger, Meijers, Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart, etc.

We eat, drink, and live marketing. We believe that marketing has to have a measurable ROI, and we work with companies helping them develop a brand and marketing strategy that will grow their business, both in revenues and in awareness. In addition, we work with companies and associations providing them the opportunity to have Joel Warady (that's me) speak at their trade and corporate events. I always make certain that the topics on which I speak are enjoyable, engaging, and above all educational. People who have attended my talks walk away with a smile on their face, and a much better understanding as to how today's marketing techniques could be integrated into their overall strategy.

I work with companies and associations providing them the opportunity to have Joel Warady (that's me) speak at their trade, corporate, and association events. I always make certain that the topics on which I speak are enjoyable, engaging, and above all educational. People who attend my talks walk away energized with a smile on their face, while at the same time having gained a much better understanding as to how today's marketing techniques can be integrated into their overall business strategy.Topics on which I speak:Brand StrategySocial Media MarketingConsumer EngagementIntegrated MarketingWord of Mouth MarketingTransparency & AuthenticityTrends in Food & BeverageFood RevolutionEmerging Brands vs. Big FoodBig Data in MarketingBig Data on Small BudgetsTransitioning a Company Post-AquisitionGluten Free CategoryLiving with Food AllergiesFree-From CategoryFuture of Supermarket Retailing

ProCare Ltd. is a medical and dental products company based in Helsinki, Finland. We currently sell our oral care products to most of the major retailers in Finland, as well as dentists throughout the country. We launched a brand of whitening toothpaste under the Emmelle brand and it is one of the leading toothpaste brands in the country.

Wisdom Oral Care was one of the fastest growing professional toothbrush and oral care brands in the US market during the '90's. At one point, the products was dispensed by over 20% of all dentists in the US, and the brand was available in over 10,000 retail outlets.

I was VP of Operations at this medical device company. We launched a new medical device product called The Wand, which was a computer controlled anaesthetic delivery system. At the time of its launch, it was considered to be one of the most successful new products launched into the dental industry.

I was involved with the recruiting, training, and managing of new financial executives with Northwestern Mutual Life, while at the same time was an insurance agent providing financial advice to my clients. I was a multiple year member of the Million Dollar Round Table, and one year was recognized as being one the top 3% of all insurance agents in the world.

I loved working in the Supermarket industry. At a time when customer service was simply an afterthought, I helped develop the position of the Front End Manager, which ultimately became a Customer Service Manager in later years. To this day, I can't enter a Supermarket without "walking the aisles" making certain that everything is in its place.