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AKUA lands $3.2M to turn kelp into burgers

TechCrunch LA

In 2019, the company came out with its first product, Kelp Jerky, which comes in four flavors, and was a product Boyd Myers thought would be a good trial run to help people see ocean-farmed kelp in a new way. Boyd Myers explained that there are sales and repeat customers, but it was too early to discuss growth metrics.

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How To Tune Business Strategy For Long-Term Success

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet, as an angel investor, I still see too many new business owners who are convinced that their biggest challenge is to get money to start, and once launched with some initial success, they can relax. That requires trust and respect from all, as well as constant coaching and development to keep them committed to following you.

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