Oct. 15, 2025

Laird Superfood CEO: Building the Future of Functional Food

Laird Superfood CEO: Building the Future of Functional Food

What happens when a health food brand born from a surfer’s kitchen turns into a publicly traded company?

 

Laird Superfood (NASDAQ: LSF) is redefining the functional food market under CEO Jason Vieth — from mushroom-powered coffee to partnerships with Costco and Bluestone Lane. In this episode of Marketopolis, Jason shares what it takes to scale a micro-cap brand into a global challenger, build long-term trust with retail investors, and lead a lean team with big company discipline.

 

He explains:

◼️ How Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece’s wellness philosophy became a national brand

◼️ Why “coffee solutions” are the growth engine behind Laird Superfood’s success

◼️ How to manage quarterly pressures as a small-cap public company

◼️ What retail investors misunderstand about long-term value creation

◼️ Why culture, discipline, and team trust drive real growth

◼️ How Laird is expanding beyond plant-based into dairy-based protein

 

🎧 This episode was recorded on September 24th, 2025.