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Hitesh Hajarnavis is a seasoned professional in the snack food industry, currently serving as Managing Partner at Free2b Foods since January 2017, where the focus is on producing allergy-friendly snacks. Hitesh co-founded VG Growth Partners in 2016, driving efforts to develop leading allergen-free brands, particularly through Free2b. With extensive advisory experience at Caswell-Massey and Haks BBQ, and as the founder of esSVee Advisors, Hitesh specializes in growth strategies for consumer packaged goods. Previous roles include Board Member positions at Dancing Deer Baking Co. and Prana BioVegan, and leadership as President & CEO at Dale and Thomas Popcorn. Hitesh's financial acumen was honed at Goldman Sachs and Nomura Securities, where expertise encompassed M&A and client management in the consumer products sector. Educational credentials include an MBA from Columbia Business School and multiple advanced degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.