TASTE RADIO EPISODE 789 - December 30, 2025
No Investors? No Problem. How Biolyte Bootstrapped Its Way To $22M.
She went from selling hydration drinks out of the trunk of her car to building a $20M brand, without outside investors, industry experience or playing by the rules. Jesslyn Rollins, the CEO of rapid hydration brand Biolyte, reveals how grassroots hustle and relentless sampling helped her break into one of the most competitive categories in beverages, and why it’s now ready to make its boldest move yet.
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