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John B Stapleton

Commander · DISC type D
Entrepreneur, Speaker, Investor, Advisor, Mentor at John Stapleton
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

John is a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, known for pioneering new consumer categories. He co-founded and successfully exited both the New Covent Garden Soup Co. and Little Dish. Currently, he is an active investor, advisor, and mentor to startups, notably through Mission Ventures and The Redesdale Food & Beverage Fund.

Originally from a farm in Ireland, Johns interest in food science and nutrition was sparked by his time as a sportsman representing Ireland in track and field. He has a passion for business and often speaks on entrepreneurial topics, sharing lessons from both his successes and failures. He currently resides in both Munich and London.

Unique fact: Six weeks before launching his brand Little Dish, with retail orders waiting, he made the high-stakes decision to fire his manufacturing partner.

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Experience
39 Years
Current Role
Entrepreneur, Speaker, Investor, Advisor, Mentor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How John shows up

Strong-Willed
Decisive
Candid & Clear

They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Priorities

Topics John cares about

Food & Bev Innovation
He has a track record of creating new categories, like fresh soup and toddler food, and now invests in and mentors innovative challenger brands through his VC funds.
Entrepreneurial Journey
He frequently speaks about his 30+ year journey of founding, scaling, and exiting businesses, emphasizing the valuable lessons learned from both successes and failures.
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Career

Work history

1-2016
Entrepreneur, Speaker, Investor, Advisor, Mentor
John Stapleton
1-2021
Founding Partner
The Redesdale Food & Beverage Fund
9-2017
Co-Founder & Director
Mission Ventures
8-2020
Investor
Insane Grain
4-2018
Investor
Spoon Cereals UK Ltd
In the press

Media appearances

John Stapleton The 'Authentic Entrepreneur' with over 30 years .... Featured in Spotify
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Getting back up and smashing it with John Stapleton | S3E8. Featured in Spotify
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Education
1991 - 1992
Diploma in Marketing (DM)
CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
1989 - 1991
DMS
University of Westminster
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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