Stephen Ellsworth
Co-founder of Poppi and Allison's husband, involved in product development, operations, and scaling the beverage business from farmers market to national retail.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 7min
Poppi: Allison and Stephen Ellsworth. From Farmers Market Vinegar Drink to $2B Soda Sensation
Allison Ellsworth, co-founder of Poppi and former health-conscious vinegar enthusiast, and her husband Stephen, who manages product development and operations, share their incredible journey. They discuss transforming a hobby into a farmers market hit before rebranding and scaling up as 'Poppi.' Hear how a Shark Tank deal and their bold decision to market it as soda propelled them to success. Discover the creative use of TikTok during the pandemic and what it took for Poppi to get acquired by Pepsi for nearly $2B. Their story blends love, entrepreneurship, and innovation!
Apr 2, 2026 • 57min
Poppi Founders | How They Built Poppi Into A $500 Million A Year Soda Company In 4 Years (Then Sold For $2 Billion)
Stephen Ellsworth, co-founder who ran operations and scaling. Alison Ellsworth, co-founder who led creative and marketing. They recount launching a cider-vinegar soda from the kitchen. They talk validating at farmers markets and Whole Foods, turning viral TikTok into rapid $500M growth, rebranding, strategic fundraising, building a team as a married pair, and navigating a $2B sale.
Feb 3, 2026 • 16min
Poppi Founders: Disrupting the Beverage Industry
Stephen Ellsworth, co-founder who built Poppi’s flavors and operations, and Allison Ellsworth, co-founder who shaped the brand from farmers markets to national fame. They trace a kitchen experiment into a digital-first, culture-driven beverage success. Topics include flavor obsession, rapid scaling via Amazon and TikTok, a surprise Super Bowl ad, and preparing Poppi for a strategic sale.
