Richard Thompson

Chief Executive Officer at

Go 7 Brands LLC

75 year

72 connections

Consumer Non-Durables

Consumer Services

Process Industries

Profile

Rich helped create over $3 billion in enterprise value as CEO of American Italian Pasta Company, The Meow Mix Company and Freshpet.
He has deep operational experience across multiple disciplines, having helped build each of these organizations, including marketing and sales, manufacturing, supply chain and distribution, and innovation infrastructure, and he has supervised the design and construction of seven manufacturing facilities.
With CPG start-ups, one home run can be a lifetime achievement.
Rich has helped achieve three of them.

Richard Thompson active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Go 7 Brands LLC Go 7 Brands LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides computer processing, data preparation and processing services	Chief Executive Officer	11/12/2009
Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	11/12/2009
George Washington University George Washington University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	11/12/2009
Nashville Humane Association Nashville Humane Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Nashville Humane Association is a private company based in Nashville, TN.	Director/Board Member	14/12/2009
Pipsnacks LLC Pipsnacks LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and markets popcorn products	Director/Board Member	-
Factory LLC Factory LLC Investment ManagersFinance Factory invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on sectors such as food, beverages and manufacturing. It participates in early stage capital transactions.	Founder	01/01/2017
ROAR Beverages, Inc. ROAR Beverages, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and sells hydration drinks & beverages through online	Director/Board Member	-

All active positions of Richard Thompson

Former positions of Richard Thompson

Companies	Position	End
FRESHPET, INC.	Chief Executive Officer	01/07/2016
8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Inc. 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures nut butters, granola, dried fruits, nuts and trail mix products & retails through online	Director/Board Member	05/05/2010
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Private companies	15
8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Inc. 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures nut butters, granola, dried fruits, nuts and trail mix products & retails through online	Consumer Non-Durables
American Italian Pasta Co. American Italian Pasta Co. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Produces and markets dry pasta	Consumer Non-Durables
Freshpet, Inc. Freshpet, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and supplies pet foods	Consumer Non-Durables
Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
George Washington University George Washington University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Thompsons Nutritional Technology, Inc. Thompsons Nutritional Technology, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Produces vital wheat gluten, premium wheat starch, and flour	Process Industries
The Meow Mix Co. LLC The Meow Mix Co. LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures cat food	Consumer Non-Durables
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Prevents cruelty towards animals	Process Industries
Go 7 Brands LLC Go 7 Brands LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides computer processing, data preparation and processing services	Technology Services
Pet Food Institute Pet Food Institute Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and supplies pet food	Consumer Non-Durables
The Nashville Holding Co. The Nashville Holding Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Bank holding company	Finance
Nashville Humane Association Nashville Humane Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Nashville Humane Association is a private company based in Nashville, TN.	Commercial Services
Factory LLC Factory LLC Investment ManagersFinance Factory invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on sectors such as food, beverages and manufacturing. It participates in early stage capital transactions.	Finance
Pipsnacks LLC Pipsnacks LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and markets popcorn products	Consumer Non-Durables
ROAR Beverages, Inc. ROAR Beverages, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and sells hydration drinks & beverages through online	Consumer Non-Durables