April 2, 2026

#39 - Shark Tank, No Waste Groceries, and Invasive Species with Rachel Irons

#39 - Shark Tank, No Waste Groceries, and Invasive Species with Rachel Irons
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Rachel Irons is a scientist, entrepreneur, founder of Nude Foods Market, and fresh off her Shark Tank appearance. She shares her journey from growing up in Alaska with biologist parents to building a zero-waste grocery store rooted in sustainability.We dive into the broken food system, invasive species as a sustainability solution, and why the US allows hundreds of chemicals that Europe has banned. We also explore her Pacific Crest Trail epiphany, the realities of mission-driven entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to get a deal on Shark Tank.Check out Rachel's work with Nude Foods: https://nudefoodsmarket.com/Check out BeMicro - the easiest way to naturally detox and sneak more vegetables into any meal. Use code: PLANT15 - ⁠https://bemicro.farm/