In this episode of ‘We Built This Business,’ we talk with Nathan Atkinson from Rethink Food. Nathan shares the inspiring journey behind Rethink Food, a community interest company dedicated to providing food education for children. From his early days as a headteacher to creating impactful programs that combine health education with sustainability, Nathan reveals how Rethink Food is transforming the way young people approach food and well-being. HIGHLIGHTS · The mission of Rethink Food: Nathan discusses how Rethink Food aims to deliver 10 million hours of food education to help children live healthier lives. · Tackling food education creatively: How Rethink Food shifts the focus from crisis intervention to early prevention, using innovative programs like "Eat to Save the Planet." · Nathan's career transition: From headteacher to social entrepreneur, he shares the pivotal moment that led him to start Rethink Food. · Scaling a not-for-profit: The challenges and successes of growing a community interest company, from securing corporate partnerships to acquiring a surplus food operation. · The future of Rethink Food: Nathan discusses plans to expand their health and education programs into 7,000 schools and develop initiatives for teacher well-being. PODCAST INTRODUCTION Daniel Osullivan invites business owners and industry experts onto the We Built This Business Podcast to discuss how they built their business. We explore the journey, challenges, and successes they've faced, providing valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. PODCAST SPONSOR Team Building Experiences is a nationwide team-building company, offering fun mobile events like Game Shows, Sports Days, Crystal Challenge, and more. Use code PODCAST15 at this link for 15% off your next team building event. VALUABLE RESOURCES Guest Website - https://www.rethinkfood.co.uk/ Host Website – https://beacons.ai/wbtb EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT How I Built a £6 Million Revenue Print and Promotional Business by The Age of 24 - Taylor Tassie How I Turned an Event Equipment Hire Startup into a £5 Million Revenue Business – Taran O'Doherty How I Built a Luxury Events Business From Startup to Superyacht – James Clutterbuck ABOUT THE HOST Daniel Osullivan is the CEO of The Experience Specialists Group we have brands in the events, entertainment and media industries including Red Cactus Events, Team Building Experiences, Shizzoo.co, Football Zorbing UK, Nel Events and X Event Solutions. CONNECT & CONTACT Daniel Osullivan Daniel Osullivan Linkedin Page Email: daniel@webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk We Built This Business Podcast Website Podcast Linkedin Page Podcast Instagram Page Facebook Instagram Page DONATION Every episode of We Built This Business Podcast donates £10 to the British Heart Foundation. Donate Here