Bala Enzyme

🌟 What an Incredible Journey!⁠ ⁠ We are beyond thrilled to wrap up SKU Fall ‘24 Track! 🎉 Over the last 12 weeks, we had the honor of being part of a cohort of innovative brands and dynamic founders in the food, beverage, and wellness space.⁠ ⁠ With the support of over 100 amazing mentors—including successful founders, investors, and industry experts—we dove deep into strategies to scale our business, refine our vision, and grow as leaders in the CPG space. 🙌⁠ ⁠ This Tuesday, we proudly presented our pitch at the SKU Fall ‘24 Showcase, earning our "PhD" in Consumer Packaged Goods! 🎓 The curriculum, led by top industry leaders and mentors, has been nothing short of transformative, and we are forever grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow.⁠ ⁠ A huge thank you to the whole SKU team and especially Michelle Breyer, Brooke Wilson, Buff Greebe and Adrien Petersen, for this incredible experience and to the mentors, cohort members, and everyone who supported us along the way. 🙏🏼 This journey will forever hold a special place in our hearts, and we are excited to take these learnings and apply them as we continue to grow and innovate. 💡✨⁠ ⁠ Thank you to our lead mentor, Mike Hornigold, and to all our mentors: Reuben Bell, Sarah Remy, Diana Christian, Alexander Toft, Paul Beaupre, Stephanie Riederman, Santhi Ramesh, Michael Dagerath, Bruce Hinson, Mathias Ihlenfeld, Michael Rettig, and Christopher Rowe.⁠ ⁠ Cheers to growth, community, and endless possibilities! 🥂⁠ #SKUFall24 #Gratitude #CPGInnovation #Thankful #SKUShowcase #Entrepreneurship #SKUFall24Showcase #SKU #CPG #CPGBrands #SKYTrack #InnovationInAction #BalaEnzyme #Accelerator #CPGAccelerator #Mentors #Mentoring #Startups #CPGStartups #EmergingBrands #FoodAndBeverage #Beverages #FuncationalBeverages #AntiInflammatory #FunctionalBeverage #HydrationBeverage #GutHealth #TotalBodyWellness #MuscleRecovery #ZeroSugar 

What an incredible evening at the SKU Fall '24 Showcase! 🤩 Our Founders Dr. Farnoush Fadavi and Dr. Arash Aftabi are feeling truly honored to have been a part of this journey with other driven and talented founders. A huge thank you to the SKU team and our mentors for their dedication and support. 🙏 We are looking forward to what the future holds for Bala! 🧡 #Thankful #SKUShowcase #Entrepreneurship #SKUFall24Showcase #SKU #CPG #CPGBrands #SKYTrack #SKUShowcase #InnovationInAction #BalaEnzyme #Accelerator #CPGAccelerator #Mentors #Mentoring #Startups #CPGStartups #EmergingBrands #FoodAndBeverage #Beverages #FuncationalBeverages #AntiInflammatory #FunctionalBeverage #HydrationBeverage #GutHealth #TotalBodyWellness #MuscleRecovery #ZeroSugar #PlantBased

As SKU's Fall '24 Track comes to a close, we are reflecting on an inspiring journey and all the new insights our Founders, Dr. Farnoush Fadavi and Dr. Arash Aftabi, have learned! As we gear up for the Showcase on Nov 19th, our Bala team is filled with gratitude for the invaluable lessons and connections made during this journey. To witness our growth, join us in Austin to see innovation in action! 🌟 More details in the post below! ⬇️ #SKUTrack #Innovation #CPGLeaders #CPG #CPGAccelerator #Accelerator #Founders #FemaleFounder #FounderStory #Entrepreneurs #StartUp #CPGStartUp #EmergingBrands #BalaEnzyme #TotalBodyWellness #FunctionalBeverage #Hydration #Recovery #JointHealth #GutHealth

Come celebrate the culmination of SKU Fall '24 Track with a showcase pitch event in Austin on Tuesday, November 19th at the Robert B. Rowling Hall, Texas McCombs School of Business, University of Texas! 🚀 Witness the innovative pitches from seven dynamic brands (including us at Bala 💁🏻♀️) making waves in food and wellness. 🕔 Doors open at 4:30 PM with pitches kicking off at 5 PM, followed by a reception. 🎉 Don't miss your chance to network with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts from around the country! A big thank you to the host, The Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs. 👉 RSVP now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gzV7g3DE #SKUShowcase #InnovationInAction #BalaEnzyme #Accelerator #CPGAccelerator #CPG #Mentors #Mentoring #Startups #CPGStartups #EmergingBrands #FoodAndBeverage #Beverages #FuncationalBeverages #AntiInflammatory #FunctionalBeverage #HydrationBeverage #GutHealth #TotalBodyWellness #MuscleRecovery #ZeroSugar #PlantBased

Come celebrate the culmination of the SKU Fall '24 Track with the Showcase pitch event for the seven participating brands in Austin on Tues, Nov. 19th at Robert B. Rowling Hall at the Texas McCombs School of Business. Come meet fellow entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts from around the country as we highlight these disruptive brands from the startup world in the food, wellness and wellness sectors. The SKU Showcase is one of the industry's premier events! Doors open at 4:30 PM and the first pitch will begin at 5 PM. A special thanks to our host The Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs at The University of Texas at Austin (TVL). RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gV8ug6Jm The seven Fall ‘24 brands are: Bala Enzyme founded by husband-and-wife team Dr. Arash Aftabi and Dr. Farnoush Fadavi, is the world’s first and only nutrition powder mix that is made with a patent-pending blend of plant-based enzymes, turmeric, electrolytes and amino acids. It promotes both recovery and rehydration. Foraged & Found, founded by former marketing-executive-turned chef Jenn Brown, revolutionizes pantry staples by infusing everyday foods with sustainably harvested kelp. It offers innovative products like kelp pickles, pasta sauces, and salsas. Kif & co., founded by Caroline Brain, is a probiotic beverage company that crafts kefir water, a low-sugar, less vinegar-y alternative to kombucha.  The brand was Inspired by founder Caroline’s  own personal gut health journey and her search for a better-tasting probiotic solution. Long Table is next-gen pancakes from heirloom grains, powered by love. Founded by Samuel Taylor, Long Table makes nutrient-dense, regeneratively grown, heirloom whole-grain pancake + waffle mixes. Modica, created by professional mixologist Eric Wentworth and business partner JD Mitchell, is a line of award-winning cocktail and mocktail mixers developed using better ingredients. Peace Love Hormones (PLH) PLH is dedicated to empowering women to reclaim control of their hormone and reproductive health. Founded by Maddie M., the clinically-dosed, effective herbal supplements offer natural relief and long-term support. The Bloody Buddy is a perfectly handcrafted chili-pepper infused vodka and bloody mary mix together in one bottle. The Bloody Buddy was created behind the bar by former bartenders Buddy Jordan and Joey Kindred and is preservative free, gluten free and all natural. Michelle Breyer Buff Greebe Maddie S. Brooke Wilson Adrien Petersen Doreen Lorenzo Christine Mei Scott Jensen Richard Ressler Shari Wynne Ressler #accelerator #cpgaccelerator #cpg #mentors #startups #cpgstartups #emergingbrands #foodandbeverage #alcoholicbeverages #functionalbeverages #antiinflammatory #hydrationbeverage #kefirwater #probiotics #kelpproducts #cocktails #mocktails #mixers #pancakes #pancakemix #mixes #heirloomgrains #regenerativeagriculture #herbalmedicine #hormonealternatives #menstrualcare #guthealth #bettersleep

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Our founders, Dr. Farnoush Fadavi and Dr. Arash Aftabi, recently visited an H-E-B store to see Bala featured in the healthy living section. 👀 It’s thrilling to partner with such a beloved Texas staple! 🌟 If you're in Texas, swing by your nearest H-E-B and pick up your favorite flavor of Bala. #BalaEnzyme #RetailExpansion #HEB #HealthyLiving #HydrationRevolution #MuscleRecovery #GutHealth #JointHealth #Rehydration #RetailPartners #HeyTexas #BalaWellness #AvailableAtHEB #TexasStrong #PlantBased

We're excited to announce that our founder, Dr. Farnoush Fadavi, was recently featured on the Honest Health Podcast with Dr. Jeffrey Burke.🎙️ Dr.Burke is a renowned Naturopathic Practitioner, Master Herbalist, and a national radio talk show host with over four and a half decades in the Natural Products Industry. On the podcast, Dr. Burke leads discussions that dive deep into the latest in health and wellness. 💪🧡 It was a fantastic opportunity to share how Bala supports freedom of movement and enhances wellness through our doctor-formulated drink. Dive into the episode to hear more about our story and the science behind Bala! 🙏 Listen to the podcast here: ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ 👉 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ge8ZGKiQ 👉 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gYjsj2W2 #BaleEnzyme #Podcast #PodcastInterview #FounderInterview #FemaleFounder #NaturalWellness #HealthInnovation #NaturalDrinks #TotalBodyWellnessDrink #NaturalProductsIndustry #NaturalProducts

🌟 Exciting News for #Utah Residents! 🌟 Bala is now available at Harmons Grocery Stores across Utah! 🛒 You can find all three 8ct boxes of Bala in our refreshing flavors of pineapple, berry, and lime at any of Harmon's 20 locations. 🍍🍓 💚 A BIG thank you to Marina Ahner, Account Executive at PRESENCE Marketing, for making this partnership happen. Cheers to Bala as we continue to grow across the nation! 🙌 #BalaEnzyme #TotalBodyWellness #HarmonsUtah #HealthyUtah #HarmonsGrocery #UtahGroceryStores #PlantBased #NaturalIngredients #BalaExpansion #RetailGrowth #RetailPartners #Hydration #Recovery #GutHealth #JointHealth