Meet the Investor 1: Elly Truesdell, New Fare Partners
Jun. 10, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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Truesdell has spent her entire career building brands, first as a Whole Foods Forager, now as a CPG investor of considerable renown. She discusses the ways she recognizes and fosters breakout potential in her portfolio.
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Elly Truesdell, Managing Partner, New Fare PartnersRelated Videos
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