In this special episode—recorded live at the FoodNiche Health Forum this summer—we’re diving into a powerful conversation on Fueling Innovation & Access: Funding the Future of Food for Health.

Transforming food systems to support public health requires more than innovative ideas—it demands strategic investment. From sustainable food startups to community-based nutrition programs, access to funding is critical to scale solutions that improve health outcomes and promote equity.

To unpack this, we’ve brought together a dynamic panel of leaders from venture capital, philanthropy, public health, and food innovation. Joining me in this conversation are:

• Bunmi Olayanju, Care Center of New Jersey
  

• Laura Abda, Branch Venture
  

• Valeria Cobos, Plug and Play Ventures
  

• Marcia Hopper, Branch Venture
  

  Together, we’ll explore how strategic funding can accelerate change at the intersection of food, health, and equity.

Sponsor:

The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education

About Dr. Olayanju:

Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaolayanju/