# @forbes on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DMVolDtvfpn
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/32582035-forbes-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-07-20T17:30:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Forbes (@Forbes) — https://gondola.cc/Forbes

## Caption

The journey from a booming pancake empire to a new venture in protein-packed pretzels is not straightforward, but for Cameron Smith, it's a path paved with intentional growth and invaluable lessons. 

In this interview, the co-founder of #KodiakCakes and now founder of #Kindling discusses his strategic approach to building a brand, disrupting categories, and the evolving landscape of health-conscious #snacking. 

He shares insights on community building, financial sustainability and the relentless pursuit of innovation in the CPG space. Take a look at the link in our bio. (Photo: Kindling)

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## Tags

snacking, kodiakcakes, kindling

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