Dinsh Guzdar

Dinsh Guzdar is the Managing Director of the Corporate Venture Fund at Rich Products Ventures, a position he has held since January 2017.1 He is based in Emeryville, California, and manages a $100 million fund that invests in and supports companies in the food industry, focusing on areas such as health and authenticity, plant-based products, food equipment and automation, and new business models disrupting the supply chain.1

Career History

Guzdar has an extensive background in the food industry, with over 30 years of experience.2 His career at Rich Products Corporation includes several key roles:

• President of f'real foods (July 2013 - December 2019)1
• Vice President of Marketing (July 2008 - June 2013)1
• Founder of Corporate New Ventures Group (December 2006 - June 2008)1
• Vice President of non-dairy business group (January 2005 - June 2008)1

Prior to joining Rich Products, Guzdar held positions at various companies, including:

• Director North America at LTP Trade (2001 - 2003)1
• Vice President Business Development at Lifeminders.com and Ecoupons.com1
• General Manager at Miller Brewing, including a role as General Manager for South East Asia1
• Country Manager at Chiquita Brands International1

Education

Guzdar holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a BS in Finance from Georgetown University.1

Current Role

As Managing Director of Rich Products Ventures, Guzdar leads the corporate venture arm of Rich Products Corporation, one of the 50 largest food and beverage companies in the United States.1 The fund he manages focuses on investing in companies that want to grow in B2B and direct-to-consumer food channels, including food service, in-store bakery, and e-commerce.1

Dinsh Guzdar's extensive experience in the food industry, combined with his role in corporate venture capital, positions him as a key figure in identifying and supporting innovative companies in the food and beverage sector.