Harmony Baby Nutrition is developing specialized pediatric nutrition products designed with human milk as a biological reference point. In this episode, we examine how formulation science, clinical expertise, and regulatory standards shape product development in infant and toddler nutrition.

The conversation covers why standard formulas fail for some families, how hypoallergenic products are designed, and what challenges arise when translating research into safe, scalable food products. We also discuss manufacturing constraints, regulatory oversight, and competitive dynamics in a market dominated by global incumbents.

This episode is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical, financial, or investment advice. Parents should consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding infant feeding decisions.

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Starting a brand from zero is hard. Buying one with decades of recognition comes with a very different set of challenges and opportunities.

In this episode of Invst Guru, host Jeff “fuzzy” Wenzel sits down with Ryan Fernandez, owner of Bumbo, to unpack the decision to acquire one of the most recognizable baby products in the world and what it really takes to rebuild, protect, and grow a legacy brand.

Ryan shares how he evaluated Bumbo’s brand equity, manufacturing, and market position before acquiring the U.S. intellectual property and production rights. The conversation explores why acquisition can be a smarter path than launching something new, especially when trust, distribution, and awareness already exist.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why acquiring an existing brand can reduce market risk?

• What investors should look for when evaluating brand acquisitions?

• How manufacturing ownership impacts quality and margins?

• The realities of retail distribution and shelf competition.

• Rebuilding consumer trust in a well-known product.

• The role of packaging, compliance, and safety standards.

• How crowdfunding fits into consumer brand ownership?

• Lessons learned from scaling consumer products post-acquisition.

This episode is ideal for founders, operators, and investors interested in consumer brands, acquisitions, retail strategy, and long-term brand ownership.

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In this episode, we examine PopCom, a company developing software designed to add analytics and operational insight to vending machines and kiosks.

The conversation focuses on the problem PopCom says it addresses in unattended retail, how its software platform is positioned, and why management has shifted away from hardware ownership toward a software-focused model. We also discuss the company’s operating history, competitive environment, and the structure of its Regulation Crowdfunding offering.

This episode is for informational purposes only. It does not provide investment advice or a solicitation to invest. Any securities offering discussed is conducted under Regulation Crowdfunding through a registered intermediary. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of capital.

Listeners should review the company’s Form C, official offering materials, and risk disclosures on the designated platform before making any investment decision.

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