Fixing Food Waste at Scale: How Jessica Regan is Turning Surplus into Social Impact with FoodMesh

In this episode, Jessica Regan, founder and CEO of FoodMesh, shares her mission to tackle one of Canada’s most pressing issues: food waste. With nearly half of the country's food going to waste while one in four Canadians faces food insecurity, Jessica built FoodMesh as a matchmaking platform that redirects unsellable but still good food to charities, farmers, and upcyclers. What began as a connector service has evolved into a full-scale B Corp, working with major grocers, municipalities, and over 2,500 organizations.

Jessica also opens up about the challenges of building a mission-driven company, including fundraising while pregnant, navigating team dynamics, and creating a values-based culture. Her story is a powerful reminder that with purpose, grit, and intuition, you can build a business that not only grows but makes a real difference.