The Future of Food: Investing in Quality and Sustainable Returns
We’re excited to invite you to an intimate evening with fellow investors to discuss the proper assessments of investing food & beverage sectors. Hosted in a beautiful private residence, the night will feature thoughtful conversations, fine wine, and delicious bites.
We look forward to welcoming you to this special gathering as we share ideas, enjoy good company, and explore investment trends in real estate concepts.
Speaker:
Julia Pasek, Rethink Food
Rethink Food, the venture arm of Rethink Capital Partners, a multi-strategy investment firm and Registered Investment Adviser focused on impact investing across venture capital and real estate. Rethink Capital Partners has been recognized as one of TIME’s 2025 America’s Top Venture Capital Firms and has appeared on the ImpactAssets 50 list for several consecutive years.
At Rethink Food, Julia leads deal flow, diligence, and portfolio operations, supporting investments in cutting-edge innovations transforming the future of food, health, and sustainability. The fund is guided by a world-class advisory network that includes Indra Nooyi, former Chair and CEO of PepsiCo, who serves as Senior Strategic Advisor.
Julia holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, with concentrations in Financial Analysis and Social Impact, where she co-led CASE i3, Fuqua’s flagship impact investing initiative. There, she developed impact frameworks for Veris Wealth Partners and participated in the student-managed impact fund, focusing on consumer and CPG investments.
She also brings operating experience from Conagra Brands, where she worked on product innovation, and Ecotone Renewables, where she developed go-to-market strategies for an anaerobic digestion startup.
Before business school, Julia partnered with founder-led companies across sectors—from e-bikes and specialty coffee to employment technology—developing a sharp operational lens and a passion for scaling purpose-driven ventures. A fifth-generation Californian whose family raised cattle, she brings a lifelong appreciation for food and agriculture.
Co-Host and Moderator:
Founder of Olhon Social Capital, LLC, Aryuna specializes in helping entrepreneurs and investors close high-ACV sales and raise capital faster. Since joining a VC firm in 2020, she hosted 200+ curated investor and founder events, turning authentic relationships into capital flow, partnerships, and measurable success
Venture Partner/Fractional IR Director at SFO
Prior:
Co-founder of a VC-backed company
Founding partner of the impact-driven investor and founder community in NYC
Managed 35 finance departments, closed deals with Fortune 500 companies in enterprise sales, and built an Accelerator program for a VC fund in NYC.
Co-Host: Manhattan Funds. Thesis: high-growth businesses that have the potential to drive innovation and operational excellence, leading to exceptional outcomes.
NOTE: If you are bringing a plus one, please ensure they register via the link. Guests without prior approval will not be admitted.