Sustainable Food Startup Business Plan & Investor Pitch | MBA Capstone

Turning Food Waste Into Value

I developed a 40-page business plan and investor pitch for a food product startup focused on upcycling surplus produce into high-value food products. This project combined strategic market analysis, brand development, and financial modeling to demonstrate how sustainability and profitability can coexist.

Watch the Pitch

This 10-minute pitch video summarizes the opportunity, market insights, and go-to-market strategy for the Fruit Root upcycled food brand. It captures the essence of how innovation, storytelling, and strategy come together to attract investors and drive change.

Highlights

Market Insight
Analyzed the $X billion upcycled food market to identify whitespace opportunities for products that reduce waste and create consumer value.

Strategy & Execution
Developed a go-to-market plan detailing positioning, pricing, distribution, and operational model to support scalable growth.

Results & Impact
Delivered a viable investment-ready business idea, demonstrating how circular economy principles can fuel business innovation and social good.

About Me

I’m Dana Moran — a strategy and transformation leader who connects insight, innovation, and execution to help organizations grow and adapt. My expertise is rooted in business, technology, and customer experience strategy.Want to discuss opportunities in strategy, sustainability, or innovation? Let's connect.