How Allison Ellsworth Built Poppi into a $550M Exit
Allison Ellsworth explains how Poppi traded early profits for rapid growth, scaling from farmers markets to a $550M exit in 4.5 years.
I built a $2,000,000,000 business on vibes
With Sam Parr, Shaan Puri, Allison Ellsworth · Sunday, August 30, 2026
Poppi co-founder Allison Ellsworth breaks down the 4.5-year journey of scaling a beverage brand from farmers markets and Shark Tank to a massive acquisition by Pepsi. She shares tactical lessons on digital-first branding, TikTok virality, CPG positioning, distribution mechanics, wealth management, and overcoming the fear of embarrassment.
Why Poppi Sold to Pepsi at $500M Revenue
Poppi founder Allison Ellsworth explains the direct store delivery truck ceiling and why beverage brands must sell to Coke, Pepsi, or KDP.
Take Money off the Table at $5M Revenue
Poppi co-founder Allison Ellsworth explains why founders must sell secondary shares early, build trusts at $5M revenue, and de-risk before an exit.