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361: How a Broke College Grad Built a $1 Billion Salad Chain by Making Healthy Food "Craveable" | Nicolas Jammet

Jan 15, 2024
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Nicolas Jammet
Nicolas Jammet, co-founder of Sweetgreen, discusses the changing landscape of consumer preferences and the importance of healthy food options. He shares the founding story of Sweetgreen and their mission to redefine fast food. They explore the evolution of the coffee industry, creating customizable and healthy meal offerings, and the use of high oleic sunflower oil in cooking. The speakers also discuss the future of fast food, expanding into international markets, and balancing work and personal life.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Changing Landscape of Consumer Preferences and the Importance of Healthy Food Options
01:32 • 3min
3
Founding Sweet Green: Redefining Fast Food
04:42 • 10min
4
Evolution of the Coffee Industry and Making Healthy Food Mainstream
15:12 • 3min
5
Creating a Customizable and Healthy Meal Offering
18:09 • 11min
6
Debate and Creating Range and Optionality in Food Choices
28:48 • 3min
7
The Use of High Oleic Sunflower Oil in Cooking
31:58 • 8min
8
Admiration for Sweet Green and the Future of Fast Food
40:03 • 2min
9
Expanding into International Markets and Trends in Healthy Eating
41:48 • 4min
10
Balancing Work and Personal Life
45:55 • 17min