Episode 4 - Somie Rico, Amazon

Episode 4 - Somie Rico, Amazon

In this episode of INFORMED In 10, Heather Jordan, Head of Commercial for INFORMED, is joined by Somie Rico, Senior Program Manager at Amazon. Join us as Jordan and Rico discuss Amazon's Compliance Fast Track program, which aims to streamline compliance processes for sellers by partnering with third-party certifiers. The episode also explores Amazon's efforts to enhance consumer trust through safety badging and independent certification, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards in the supplement industry.

Episode 3 - Damien, Fitzpatrick, PILLAR Performance

On this month's episode of INFORMED In 10, Terence O'Rorke, Senior Business Development Manager for INFORMED, speaks with Damien Fitzpatrick, CEO of Informed Sport certified brand PILLAR Performance. Join us as O'Rorke and Gupta discuss Fitzpatrick’s background as a professional rugby player and his motivation to create safer, tested supplements, the importance of banned substance testing and how Pillar Performance leads in this space, and the evolving risk landscape of supplement contamination and consumer behavior shifts.

Episode 2 - Chirag Gupta, Origin Nutrition

On this month's episode of INFORMED In 10, Terence O'Rorke, Senior Business Development Manager for INFORMED, speaks with Chirag Gupta, co-founder of Informed Choice certified brand Origin Nutrition. Join us as O'Rorke and Gupta discuss the impact of third-party certification and testing in the Indian supplement market, consumer awareness and expectations in India, and the future of independent testing and certification in the country.

Episode 1 - Grant House, NIL Advocate

In the debut episode of Informed In 10, INFORMED's Head of Innovation and Global Market Development, Paul Klinger, speaks with Grant House, Team USA Athlete and lead plaintiff in the landmark House v. NCAA class-action lawsuit. Join us as we discuss athlete protection in the ever-evolving world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the importance of third-party certified supplements. While Klinger highlights the challenges and responsibilities faced by athletes in the evolving landscape of NIL and the importance of athlete protection and education, House shares his experiences and insights, emphasizing the need for education and integrity in navigating the world of sports nutrition and supplements. INFORMED In 10 is a new monthly podcast series where we cover a new topic with a new partner over the course of 10 questions. From new regions welcoming the INFORMED certification programme, to interviews with athletes, brands, and various sporting bodies, INFORMED In 10 covers topics across all areas of the sports and dietary supplement industry. With a new episode dropping every month, make sure to subscribe on your preferred podcast platform to stay informed!