Episode No. 3

Trust, But Verify—How to Create a Culture That Fuels Innovation

People are the most important thing in any business...and if you want them to fit your innovation culture, your work culture, [put in] the extra effort to hire correctly, because a bad hire can really set you back. — Jonathan McIntyre

In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, Laurette is joined by Jonathan McIntyre, a scientist, consultant, and former food industry executive who held leadership roles at companies like Motif Ingredients, Indigo, and PepsiCo. Jonathan has a deep understanding of both the science and business of the industry, and his experience across both small tech startups and big CPGs affords him a unique perspective on how to successfully lead teams. He is an advocate and mentor who believes in supporting others and loves to connect smart people and build new relationships.

In their conversation, Laurette and Jon unpack what qualifies as innovation today, how food science is evolving, what makes a strong leader, and how to build the type of team and culture to fuel fresh, more innovative thinking.

In this episode of Owning Your Legacy:

🦋 Connecting different sides of science with business

🦋 How fermentation is changing the food industry

🦋 The contrast between big CPG companies and small startups

🦋 The top traits of a servant leader

🦋 Innovations to expect next: sustainable packaging, microbes & more