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Feb 2017
25m 22s

Live Episode! Beyond Meat: Ethan Brown

Guy Raz | Wondery
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As founder and CEO of Beyond Meat, Ethan Brown believes he can turn peas and lentils into protein that tastes — and feels – exactly like beef and chicken. He says they're not quite there yet, but after 8 years in business, their products are sold in 11,000 stores nationwide. Recorded live in Anaheim, CA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C ... Show More
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