Victory Hemp Foods achieved a rare double victory at the Superpowers for Good Live Pitch event, capturing both the Judges' Choice award and the SuperCrowd audience choice award. The company, led by founder and CEO Chad Rosen, emerged as the standout performer among four compelling impact-driven businesses presenting to professional investors and live attendees.
The dual win represents significant validation from both investment experts and the broader public, indicating strong conviction in Victory Hemp Foods' mission and business model. Devin D. Thorpe, Executive Producer and Host of Superpowers for Good and CEO of The Super Crowd, Inc., noted the competitive nature of the event, stating that voting was close and all founders delivered compelling cases for investment consideration.
Victory Hemp Foods specializes in developing hemp-seed proteins and oils for food and beverage brands, working with regenerative farmers to create cleaner, allergen-friendly nutrition ingredients. The company's focus on building a more resilient, nutritious, and sustainable food system resonated strongly with both judges and audience members. Rosen accepted the awards by acknowledging his team, farmer partners, and supporters who believe in hemp ingredients' potential to transform food systems.
The judging panel featured prominent industry experts including Sherwood "Woodie" Neiss, Co-Founder of Crowdfund Capital Advisors and co-architect of the JOBS Act; Paul Lovejoy of Stakeholder Enterprise, an impact investor focused on ventures delivering profit with measurable good; and Teddy Lyons, Senior Investment Associate at KingsCrowd, bringing early-stage evaluation expertise from venture and banking backgrounds.
The competition showcased three other innovative companies: CORE Tax Deeds, focusing on premium, high-yield tax deeds in Texas and select states; Dopple, an AI-powered fintech serving modern families through partnerships with programs like Head Start and Medicaid; and Rancho Affordable Living, which revitalizes properties into affordable, energy-efficient manufactured-home communities.
The Superpowers for Good Live Pitch is a recurring showcase produced by The Super Crowd, Inc., designed to highlight impact-driven businesses and connect them with potential investors. The event represents the growing movement toward impact crowdfunding, where businesses can raise capital while demonstrating positive social and environmental outcomes. Interested parties can learn more about Victory Hemp Foods' investment opportunity through their Wefunder offering page and explore the broader impact crowdfunding ecosystem at TheSuperCrowd.com.
This recognition comes at a critical time for sustainable food innovation, as consumers and investors increasingly seek alternatives that address both nutritional needs and environmental concerns. The strong showing from Victory Hemp Foods suggests growing market acceptance of hemp-based ingredients as viable solutions for creating more sustainable food systems while meeting consumer demand for clean, allergen-friendly options.
