Ben Goodwin signed non-compete barring him from probiotics after Obi
Ben Goodwin · Olipop: Ben Goodwin · Sep 2, 2024 · at 38:29
Ben Goodwin, co-founder of prebiotic soda Olipop, discusses the contractual non-compete restrictions he faced after the unwinding and sale of his earlier beverage company, Obi.
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“I basically signed a document saying I wouldn't go back into probiotics.”
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