New Episode LIVE: Founder Feature with Alan Scholnick of Datefix Why would someone choose Datefix over a traditional energy gel? In this clip from the Startup CPG podcast, host Caitlin Bricker asks Alan Scholnick, founder and CEO of Datefix, what makes his product different. Alan breaks down why traditional energy gels—made with maltodextrin and tapioca syrup—are hard to digest and create GI issues, while Datefix offers a simple alternative: just fresh fruit made portable. With only two ingredients and over two years of shelf stability without refrigeration, Datefix is now in 3,000+ locations including Walmart and Whole Foods—proving that nature's fuel is better than anything made in a lab. In the full episode, Alan also shares how Datefix became a game-changer for the Type 1 diabetes community, his journey from private aviation to food entrepreneurship, and his no-BS approach to calling out industry trends like "natural flavors" and protein-washing. Click the link in bio to liste...