About this episode

In this episode, Gene Olczak discusses the challenges and successes of his hot sauce business, Karma Sauce.

Listen to Part 2 of the Flavor Balance Heat Podcast featuring ex-NASA scientist Gene Olczak and the ups and downs of his hot sauce business, Karma Sauce.

People in this episode

Hosts: Spike, Zac, Claire

Guest: Gene Olczak

Topics covered

• hot sauce
• business
• science
• entrepreneurship
• food industry

Keywords

• hot sauce
• Karma Sauce
• Gene Olczak
• NASA
• entrepreneurship
• food business

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Karma Sauce, NASA

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