Episode No. 7
Food as the Lever for Change with Eric Larson of Tilia Holdings
Eric Larson, Founder and Managing Partner of Tilia Holdings, joins Laurette Rondenet on Owning Your Legacy to explore how food systems innovation, sustainable investing, and industry collaboration can drive measurable change for human health, climate action, and business growth. With decades of experience in private equity and a deep commitment to sustainability, Eric shares how aligning food, health, and environmental stewardship can create powerful ripple effects across the global economy.
In this episode, Eric details how his “Three Ps” philosophy—public health, personal health, and planetary health—guides Tilia’s investments in the food supply chain, positioning the firm as a leader in the “to” of farm-to-table. From launching the Tilia Innovation Collaboratory to driving ESG accountability within portfolio companies, Eric explains how collaboration and practical idealism can transform the food industry while delivering financial returns and leaving a lasting legacy.
🎙 In this episode:
🦋 Why food is the single strongest lever for human and planetary health
🦋 How Tilia invests in the “to” of farm-to-table
🦋 The role of collaboration in transforming food systems
🦋 How data and strategy build successful portfolio companies
🦋 Insights on sustainability, food safety, and nutrition in the supply chain
🦋 The power of practical idealism in business leadership
🦋 How morning rituals and lifelong curiosity fuel legacy building
🦋 Why food industry innovation matters for future generations
Whether you care about sustainable investing, food innovation, ESG, or building your legacy through industry transformation, this conversation will inspire you to see food as a tool for systemic change.
