My Food Job Rocks!

I first interviewed Weber Stibolt in episode 92, when he was a Quality Assurance Specialist at Eight O Clock Coffee. A couple of years later, he’s now at one of the most talked-about food startups at the moment: Beyond Meat. The last interview we’ve had from Beyond Meat was episode 24 with one of their food engineers so it’s good to get an update on what’s happening there. So I ask Weber about his transition over there. From applying to the job, moving to the new town, and progressing through the ranks. We talk a lot about one of our favorite programs in IFT, the Emerging Leader’s Network as we were both participants in it. Weber went a little bit farther and became a peer mentor. Probably the best part of this interview was that Weber made his role by presenting a need and making a case. This is a great example that if you’re in the right company, and if you can identify a potential opportunity, you can actually carve out your own unique path. Show Notes A year ago, I was working in coffee and I got an oppo