Danielle Gould

About Danielle Gould

Danielle Gould is a social entrepreneur, advisor, and speaker at the intersection of food, technology, and regeneration.In 2010, she founded Food+Tech Connect, the premier community and media platform for food innovation, catalyzing the growth of the food and agtech sectors. Through her incisive newsletter, industry-shaping events, and in-depth editorial content and market research reports, Danielle has been instrumental in advancing global understanding of the regenerative technologies, investments, and business models that are transforming food systems for the better.As co-founder of Alpha Food Labs, Danielle has worked with industry giants and startups like Danone, Applegate, Simple Mills, and Campbell\'s to develop innovation strategies and products that are better for people, planet, and palate. Her expertise spans scenario planning, rapid product and brand development, market research, consumer insights, and immersive innovation experiences.Danielle is also the co-creator and co-host of the New Food Order podcast, which was recognized among the top 200 global business shows in 2023. The podcast is a nuanced investigation into tackling our climate crisis through food and agriculture with some of the most influential voices in food, agriculture, and sustainability. From former CEOs of multinational corporations to indigenous wisdom keepers and industry luminaries, the podcast showcases the diverse perspectives shaping our food future.Danielle\'s contributions to the food industry have earned her recognition from Fast Company as one of the Most Creative People in Business and from Fortune and Food & Wine Magazines as one of the Most Innovative Women in Food.Through her multifaceted career, Danielle Gould continues to challenge conventional paradigms and inspire a new way of thinking about innovation. She is passionate about empowering companies to become better stewards and to help create resilient systems that nourish communities, restore ecosystems, and build a more just world.

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Food Tech Connect

   Jan 2010 — Present

   Food+Tech Connect is the site of record and community for the food tech sector.

Education

• The New School

  Nonprofit Managment

  2008 — 2008

• Arcosanti

  Certification, Arcology (Architecture + Ecology) Workshop

  2008 — 2008

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Environmental Studies

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Api Development
• Food Safety
• Market Research
• Consulting
• Lean Startup
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Planning
• Start-Ups
• Food Industry
• Food Technology
• Social Media Marketing
• Digital Media
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Public Speaking
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Business Development
• Transparency
• Open Data
• New Media
• Strategy
• Technology
• Marketing
• Data
• Food
• Hacking
• Open Innovation
• Strategic Events
• Social Media
• Management
• Sustainability
• Entrepreneurship
• Research
• Media