Our Team

Danielle Gould

foodtechconnect.com

Danielle Gould is a social entrepreneur, advisor, and speaker at the intersection of food, technology, and regeneration.
In 2010, she founded Food+Tech Connect, the premier community and media platform for food innovation, catalyzing the growth of the food and agtech sectors. Through her incisive newsletter, industry-shaping events, and in-depth editorial content and market research reports, Danielle has been instrumental in advancing global understanding of the regenerative technologies, investments, and business models that are transforming food systems for the better.

As co-founder of Alpha Food Labs, Danielle has worked with industry giants and startups like Danone, Applegate, Simple Mills, and Campbell's to develop innovation strategies and products that are better for people, planet, and palate. Her expertise spans scenario planning, rapid product and brand development, market research, consumer insights, and immersive innovation experiences.

Danielle is also the co-creator and co-host of the New Food Order podcast, which was recognized among the top 200 global business shows in 2023. The podcast is a nuanced investigation into tackling our climate crisis through food and agriculture with some of the most influential voices in food, agriculture, and sustainability. From former CEOs of multinational corporations to indigenous wisdom keepers and industry luminaries, the podcast showcases the diverse perspectives shaping our food future.

Danielle's contributions to the food industry have earned her recognition from Fast Company as one of the Most Creative People in Business and from Fortune and Food & Wine Magazines as one of the Most Innovative Women in Food.

Through her multifaceted career, Danielle Gould continues to challenge conventional paradigms and inspire a new way of thinking about innovation. She is passionate about empowering companies to become better stewards and to help create resilient systems that nourish communities, restore ecosystems, and build a more just world.

Phoebe Tran

Phoebe Tran produces Food+Tech Connect’s bi-weekly newsletter and events. She also teaches exploratory cooking classes for kids through Allergic to Salad and is part of the New School’s Food Studies Program to deepen her understanding of the role that food plays in our culture, health and the environment. She is especially interested in the ways that food design and art can challenge and improve people’s relationship with food through experiences.

Before FTC, Phoebe pursued entrepreneurial ventures in Shanghai and New York, including pop-ups, supperclubs, product development and menu design. She now collaborates on projects focused on food experimentation, sovereignty and sustainability.