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SUMMARY:Breakfast Reinvented: The Oatsu Journey
DESCRIPTION:Gastronomica Series\nWednesday 26 February | 12:30 PM | Exchange Building\, Colworth Science Park\nSpeaker: Lauren O’Donnell – Founder\, Oatsu | Endorsed by BBC Dragon Steven Bartlett | Award winner\nKey Themes: Nutrition\, wellbeing\, and food innovation\nWhy Attend?\nJoin us for an inspiring Lunch & Learn session with Lauren O’Donnell\, founder of Oatsu. \nDiscover how one of the UK’s leading F&B entrepreneurs turned an idea into a fast-growing brand. From identifying a high-growth startup opportunity to finding the right manufacturing partner\, Lauren will share real-life insights and the raw challenges she’s overcome while scaling Oatsu. \nWhy This Matters\nThe Gastronomica Series showcases groundbreaking entrepreneurs shaping the food and drink industry. This session will cover: \n\nHow to Identify & Validate a Game-Changing F&B Startup Idea – Learn the secrets to spotting market gaps\, testing demand\, and building a brand that stands out.\nFinding the Perfect Manufacturing Partner – Avoid costly mistakes and discover how to scale production smoothly with the right supplier.\nCracking the Code to Grocery Retail Listings – Insider strategies to get your product on shelves and drive sell-through.\nHow Oatsu Raised 250% of Its Fundraising Target from 270 Investors – Learn the tactics behind our crowdfunding success.\nThe Untold Truth About Scaling a Challenger Brand – Real\, raw lessons from the trenches of food & beverage entrepreneurship.\n\nAbout the Speaker\nLauren O’Donnell is the founder of Oatsu\, a breakfast brand on a mission to make healthy eating convenient and delicious. After leaving her corporate career\, she launched Oatsu in 2020 and is on track to be the UK’s first overnight oat brand on supermarket shelves. \nEndorsed by BBC Dragon Steven Bartlett\, Oatsu gained a nationwide listing in Holland & Barrett and is launching in Ocado this April. \nOatsu has also achieved an industry-leading shelf life without using preservatives using advanced manufacturing processes. \nJoin us for an engaging session where Lauren will share her entrepreneurial journey\, practical insights for early-stage founders\, and what’s next for Oatsu. \nPlus\, attendees will get to sample Oatsu’s award-winning overnight oats! \nDiscover Gastronomica\nAt Gastronomica\, we’ve created a vibrant food and drink hub designed to foster collaboration and innovation. This space brings together entrepreneurs\, scientists\, and creatives\, inspiring conversations and connections that can drive forward sustainable solutions in food and drink. \nExplore more about Gastronomica\, how you can get involved and how it’s shaping the future of sustainable gastronomy here.
URL:https://thepioneergroup.com/event/gastronomica-tasting-happiness-oatsu/
LOCATION:Colworth Park\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Event,Pioneer Presents
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