Jennifer Garner’s IPO Bet on Once Upon a Farm

Once Upon a Farm went public, and the stock jumped. But this isn’t the standard path for a consumer brand.

In this episode, Jenny Rae and Namaan examine why a single-brand baby food company chose an IPO instead of selling to a large CPG player - and what role Jennifer Garner’s involvement really plays in that decision.

We break down the business fundamentals behind the headlines, from refrigerated supply chains to retailer economics, and question how much of the early momentum can translate into long-term scale.

The episode closes with what comes next - and whether this business is built to stay public.

We cover:

• Why this IPO breaks the usual consumer brand playbook
• The real economics behind refrigerated, organic consumer products
• How celebrity-backed trust does - and doesn’t - scale over time

A clear-eyed look at IPO strategy, consumer economics, and where this bet could break.

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Chapters:

• 00:00 – Why This IPO Is Different
• 02:30 – What Is Once Upon a Farm?
• 05:20 – The Jennifer Garner Effect
• 09:10 – Refrigerated Food Economics
• 13:40 – Retail Shelf Space and Margins
• 17:30 – Why IPO Instead of Selling
• 21:40 – Losses, Growth, and Valuation
• 25:40 – How This Business Scales
• 29:40 – What Comes Next

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