DiscoverEcommerce on Tap by Sourcify and Izba ConsultingHow Chad Janis Built Gruns Into a $100M Supplement Brand
How Chad Janis Built Gruns Into a $100M Supplement Brand

How Chad Janis Built Gruns Into a $100M Supplement Brand

Update: 2025-11-25
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In this episode, hosts Nathan and Aaron dive deep into the rise of Gruns—the supplement brand shaking up the greens category with their innovative gummy format. You'll hear how founder Chad Janis blended his experience in venture capital with cutting-edge supply chain know-how to transform a simple insight (everyone prefers gummies over powders or pills) into a $100 million powerhouse in record time. From the evolution of gummy manufacturing and the hurdles of bringing a high-active, low-sugar supplement to market, to the challenges of rapid retail expansion and fierce industry competition, this episode is packed with lessons for aspiring founders and product innovators. Plus, you’ll get some fun background on the German roots of the brand’s name, the cultural evolution of gummies, and predictions for what’s next in the supplement world. Get ready for candid insights, actionable takeaways, and a fresh perspective on what it takes to build—and disrupt—an industry.
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How Chad Janis Built Gruns Into a $100M Supplement Brand

How Chad Janis Built Gruns Into a $100M Supplement Brand

Ecommerce on Tap by Sourcify and Izba Consulting