*TW: Discussion Around Eating Disorders* 

Ali is the Co-Founder and CEO of Oat Haus, the first-ever spreadable granola. Think the texture of nut butter, but the warm, familiar taste of granola.

She founded Oat Haus back in 2018 as it was part of her recovery journey from disordered eating.  She searched high and low for a nut-free spread that resonated with her, but couldn't find one. She came up with the idea to create one out of oats, and Granola Butter was born! 

Now, Oat Haus is sold at over 5000 retailers across the country, including Whole Foods Market, Publix, Amazon, and Target.  

All of this earned her a much deserved 2024 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award. 

Prior to Oat Haus, she thought she would be a doctor. She studied pre-med at the University of California Berkeley, earning a bachelors degree in nutritional sciences. While she ultimately decided not to become a doctor, she did continue in digital health for a few years, working in marketing at Doximity - the largest medical network. 

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In Today's Episode with Ali Bonar We Discuss:
1. Early Childhood Passions + A Love for Food 
2. Forgoing A Medical Career at Berkeley
3. Choosing a Career Path + Trusting Your Inner Voice 
4. Struggling with Eating Disorders + Journey to Recovery
5. Founding Story of Oat Haus 
6. Choosing a Co-Founder
7. The Power of Delusion and Grit in Entrepreneurship
8. Early Mistakes: Pressed Juice Story 
9. Branding + Naming Lessons
10. Power of Content Creation + Building Community 
11. Empathy and Intuition are Superpowers 

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