From Cubicle to Popsicle: Mazen Kanaan’s Journey of Building House of Pops
In this Restrocast episode, Ashish Tulsian interviews Mazen Kanaan, CEO of House of Pops, discussing his journey from Unilever to entrepreneurship, market insights, and future plans for healthy ice cream expansion.
Mazen Kanaan
Co-Founder & CEO, House of Pops
Mazen Kanaan is the CEO of House of Pops, a health-focused ice cream brand. With a background in economics and finance from Lebanon, Mazen spent 13 years at Unilever, where he managed the ice cream business. His entrepreneurial journey began by identifying a market gap for healthy, delicious ice cream, leading to the creation of House of Pops, known for its commitment to purity, wellness, and sustainability.
In this engaging episode of Restrocast, Ashish Tulsian interviews Mazen Kanaan, CEO of House of Pops. Mazen shares his journey from Lebanon, where he studied economics and finance, to his 13-year career at Unilever. During his time handling Unilever’s ice cream business, Mazen identified a market gap for healthy yet delicious ice cream, sparking the creation of House of Pops.
Mazen delves into the challenges and insights from his corporate experience, discussing how he transitioned from a secure job to entrepreneurship with a mix of excitement and calculated risk. He highlights the unique aspects of the ice cream business, emphasizing the importance of purity, wellness, and sustainability in House of Pops’ products.
Listeners will learn about the innovative strategies Mazen and his co-founder, his wife, employed to overcome early challenges, ensure consistent customer experiences, and maintain personal growth. The episode wraps up with Mazen’s vision for the future, including product expansions and geographical growth, aiming to establish House of Pops as a leading brand in the health-conscious ice cream market.