Mar 05 2025 20 mins
Eric Skae is the CEO of Carbone Fine Food, the premium pasta sauce offshoot of New York’s Iconic Carbone Restaurant. Over his career, Eric has led and scaled multiple consumer brands across beverages, snacks, and specialty foods – think New Leaf iced tea, Iceland Spring water, Popcornopolis popcorn, and the famous Rao’s Specialty Foods sauce line, where he took over as CEO and led the company through a rebrand and exit.
With that track record, Eric knows a thing or two about taking a startup and scaling it to new heights. In our conversation today, we'll dive into actionable insights on everything from crafting growth strategies for emerging CPG brands to cracking the code on distribution and retail expansion. It’s going to be a dynamic, insight-packed discussion for any founder looking to scale up their brand.
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