One of the biggest challenges of an industry entrepreneur is navigating the world of food investors, and appealing to the right one(s). During our lively panel discussionentitled, “What are food investors really looking for?”our panelists offered some great advice, from carefully assessing risk, to proper brand management.We were able to chat with a panel of food experts to help us better understand these ideas. 

Our panel included Lenny Lebovich, founder and CEO ofPRE brands, Steve Gaither advisor ofSpiral Sun Ventures, Jason Starr, managing director ofCompany Firstand Michael Schopin, partner ofZenfinity Capital. Our panel moderator for the evening was Randy Bridgeman of our co-host, Perkins Coie.