GT Dave

GT Dave

April 15, 2026 · 1h 26m · Episode 172

About this episode

GT Dave discusses his journey in the commercialization of kombucha and the growth of GT’s Living Foods.

GT Dave is the founder of GT’s Living Foods and a key figure in the commercialization of kombucha in the United States. He began producing and selling kombucha in the mid-1990s, starting with small batches distributed to local Los Angeles health food stores. Under GT’s leadership, the company expanded through natural food retailers, including Whole Foods, and grew into a leading kombucha brand while maintaining a focus on raw, fermented products including Synergy kombucha, Alive mushroom beverage, and coconut yogurt Cocoyo. ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: AGZ https://DrinkAG1.com/tetra ------ Squarespace https://Squarespace.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Athletic Nicotine https://www.AthleticNicotine.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Lectio 365 https://Lectio365.com ------ Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter

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