John Foraker

I think of myself as an entrepreneur, a leader, a trusted team member, a business builder, a tough competitor, and a good listener. I love building things, while nurturing and developing talent and brands. I love to see people I work with win, while they grow. I've been fortunate to have the opportunity to work with so many talented people to build an industry leader at Annie's, and now have the opportunity to do it again and even bigger and better at Once Upon A Farm. I've learned from countless mistakes made along the way. I like to have fun, to laugh, and to do and build things that will last, and make a difference. I want to leave the world a better place than when I came into it, for my four kids and the planet we all share. Impact, people, relationships and fun are all more important to me than money.

What's particularly important to me? Building a culture that encourages creativity, innovation, willingness to risk failure, deep partnerships, doing the unexpected, operational transparency, a sense of humor, and bringing out the passion in others. My most important values? Honesty, and always trying to do the right thing, even and especially when no one is looking.

Specialties: Specialty, natural, and organic food space.