In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Mandy Lonzano, Chief Development Officer of Spoke Sciences, Inc. Mandy understands the growing demand for plant-based products, especially in the food and beverage and beauty industries. However, it is common knowledge that these companies face significant industry issues that stem from plant-based compounds. Many have failed to incorporate functional plant-derived ingredients into their water formulations. As a result, solubility, stability and taste issues would arise.Mandy explains how technologies from Spoke Science can create water-dispersible versions of insoluble plant compounds and make them applicable in the food and beverage and beauty industry. She shares their patented portfolio of solutions derived from decades of experience in the formulation of complex pharmaceutical, personal care and food products.Working independently or in collaboration with customers, Mandy and her team of seasoned industry professionals are dedicated to solving solubility issues, adding product benefits and increasing customer satisfaction. They are also working on bio-oriented advances for mental health. Key Points from the Episode:What is Spoke Sciences?Collaborative approach to solving solubility problemsUsing patented platform technologies About Mandy Lonzano: Mandy Lonzano is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the major manufacturing, consumer goods and retail industries. She is skilled in business strategy, consumer products, sales, retail, management, innovation management, program management, operations and marketing.Mandy Lonzano is fully educated with a bachelor's degree in studio art from the University of Puget Sound and a master's degree in business administration from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. About Spoke Sciences: Spoke Sciences is a technology development company composed of industry veterans with decades of experience formulating complex pharmaceutical, personal care and food products. They provide the most advanced functional ingredients on the market, intelligently formulated to solve problems of solubility, stability and taste. Working independently or jointly with their client, they design solutions to significant industry issues that arise from plant-based compounds.  Tweetable Moments:01:57 - "There are many benefits to focusing more on nature and her wisdom."04:17 - "Consumer experience is so critical. We all know that word of mouth is the most important thing." Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out Spoke Sciences’ website at https://spokesciences.com/Check out Spoke Sciences on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoke-sciences-inc/Check out Mandy Lonzano on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandylozano/Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time! More from UpMyInfluence:We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.