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Podcast: Inside Startup Investing with Chris Lustrino
Episode: Chad Rosen, Victory Hemp β Clean Protein, Oils & Xylitol from Hemp Seeds
Description: Victory Hemp turns hemp seeds into clean protein, healthy oils, and even xylitol with a solvent-free, patented process built for every aisle. At 00:00 we define what βhemp foodβ really is; by 01:20 we outline Victory Hempβs B2B product stack; at 03:00 we unpack the solvent-free patent and why taste/clean label matter. Around 05:00 we hit functionality (emulsifying, gelling, egg replacement). At 06:30 we cover North American supply and USMCA sourcing, then 08:00 the next facility plan (~$21M, equity + USDA B&I/NMTC). By 10:00 we map capacity (> $30M revenue) and path to self-fund growth. At 11:30 we dive into zero-waste (hulls β xylitol), and by 13:00...