How Ekam Pivoted from Food Science to Retail Strategy

Ekam went from working behind the scenes in a manufacturing plant to retail strategy and operations. Ekam says he had a passion for food technology and curiosity about business that eventually led him to Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. A chance encounter at a Fuqua conference was instrumental in reshaping his career.

In this interview, Ekam shares with a member of the Fuqua Admissions team more about how Fuqua’s Master’s in Management Studies (MMS) curriculum and the Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum (FFCP) gave him the tools he needed to navigate his new profession.

0:00 Start
0:25 Intro
1:25 What is Wild Earth? And Current Dog Food Landscape
2:30 Meeting Founder at Fuqua
2:55 Current Role in Retail Strategy and Operations
5:20 Daily Tasks at Wild Earth
6:00 Managing Multiple Priorities
7:32 Why MMS? Why Wild Earth?
9:30 Fuqua Client Consulting Program
10:50 Professional Background
12:15 Startup Environment
13:10 Future Goals
14:10 Advice for Prospective Students