#03 Barry Smith - Serendipity in probiotic food supplement product development and scaling with Symprove

Barry Smith is a former military nurse-turned-farmer, and the “accidental” founder of Symprove: A water-based liquid probiotic formula marketed as a food supplement, containing four strains of live and active bacteria designed to be delivered directly to the gut. Initially developed as a cattle feed under the name Multigerm, but underpinned by the belief that it could help to support healthy gut function in humans, the company pivoted and the product was rebranded for human consumption in 2010. Since then, Symprove has grown into a multi-million pound business, and has been featured in numerous scientific research studies linked with promoting a range of human health benefits, from alleviating the symptoms of IBS as well as those of Parkinson’s disease. Today, Barry shares his unusual journey from establishing his own health and wellness company and shipping products from his literal backyard, to the importance of building an evidence base for Symprove, and where he sees the future of the probiotic industry heading. You can find out more about Symprove in the following ways: https://www.symprove.com/ https://symproveforprofessionals.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Symprove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/symproveyourlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/symprove Find us on: Website: www.founders-keepers.com Instagram: @founderskeepers.pod Twitter: @founders_pod Get in touch: hi@founders-keepers.com