S21E2: Private Equity, Portfolio Diversity

Welcome to Season 21 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're spending this month with Yianny Caparos, CEO of Crown Bakeries, and we're getting a view of entrepreneurial innovation from a baking industry icon. Sponsored by Bundy Baking Solutions, Rademaker USA, and The Henry Group. This week, we are diving into best practices for excellence in operations, culture and service.

Welcome to Season 21 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're spending this month with Yianny Caparos, CEO of Crown Bakeries, and we're getting a view of entrepreneurial innovation from a baking industry icon. Sponsored by Bundy Baking Solutions, Rademaker USA, and The Henry Group. This week, Yianny discusses his history with Arbor Investments and the business strategies behind product portfolio diversity.

Welcome to Season 21 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're spending this month with Yianny Caparos, CEO of Crown Bakeries, and we're getting a view of entrepreneurial innovation from a baking industry icon. Sponsored by Bundy Baking Solutions, Rademaker USA, and The Henry Group. In our first episode, we meet Yianny and get to know this industry icon a little better.

Welcome to Season 20 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're taking a deep dive with Brian LeComte, president and COO of Gold Medal Bakery, on what modern leadership looks like for a family bakery with a century-long history. Sponsored by Midera Food Processing. In our final episode, Brian looks ahead at the next chapter of his 100-year-old company — from expanding products, channels and distribution to the evolving roles of co-packing, private label and marketing. He also reflects on the future workforce, the legacy of four generations and what he hopes to leave behind for the bakery and the industry.

Welcome to Season 20 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We’re taking a deep dive with Brian LeComte, president and COO of Gold Medal Bakery, on what modern leadership looks like for a family bakery with a century-long history. Sponsored by Midera Food Processing. This week, Brian shares lessons from a century of family leadership — from knowing when to start planning for succession to balancing tradition with innovation. He also explores what today’s multigenerational workforce means for the future of leadership in the baking industry.

Welcome to Season 20 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're taking a deep dive with Brian LeComte, president and COO of Gold Medal Bakery, on what modern leadership looks like for a family bakery with a century-long history. Sponsored by Midera Food Processing. This week, Brian tackles the evolving regulatory and quality landscape facing today’s bakers. He shares how Gold Medal approaches quality across a complex product mix and insights from his role as ABA chair, including how the industry can stay informed and prepare for what’s coming next.

Welcome to Season 20 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're taking a deep dive with Brian LeComte, president and COO of Gold Medal Bakery, on what modern leadership looks like for a family bakery with a century-long history. Sponsored by Midera Food Processing. This week, Brian takes us inside the operations side of Gold Medal Bakery, from major equipment investments and facility expansion to efficiency, technology and workforce training. He shares how his team decides when to upgrade, when to build and how to prepare the bakery floor for what’s next.

Welcome to Season 20 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're taking a deep dive with Brian LeComte, president and COO of Gold Medal Bakery, on what modern leadership looks like for a family bakery with a century-long history. Sponsored by Midera Food Processing. In our first episode, we walk through Brian's career — specifically his lifetime in the industry — and how his views have evolved.

Welcome to Season 19 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're talking with Kristen Boschetto, owner and GM of Boston Baking, to learn how generations of baking experience can lead a midsize bakery straight to the future. Sponsored by Tutor Intelligence. In our final episode, Kristen shares how Boston Baking uses strategic expansion and smart investments in automation to build for the future.

Welcome to Season 19 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're talking with Kristen Boschetto, owner and GM of Boston Baking, to learn how generations of baking experience can lead a midsize bakery straight to the future. Sponsored by Tutor Intelligence. This week, Kristen shares how Boston Baking uses strategic expansion and smart investments in automation to build for the future.