Emerging Brands Podcast · 2026-06-22 · 22 min
Disrupting a category requires a relentless commitment to innovation and a deep understanding of your audience. For over 30 years, Munchkin Inc. has done exactly that, growing into a global baby lifestyle powerhouse with over 350 patents, 250 design awards, and products sold in more than 50 countries. Leading the charge for their expansion into key growth categories is Kristin Pagano, General Manager of Infant Nutrition, who brings a wealth of experience managing multi-billion dollar campaigns at tech and entertainment giants like Intel and 20th Century Fox. In this episode, I sit down with Kristin to dive into the operational mechanics behind a brand that has earned over 1.45 million five-star reviews and consecutive placements on Fast Company's Brands That Matter list. She shares how her corporate background translates to the consumer goods space, how Munchkin maintains an award-winning workplace culture, and the media strategy behind StrollerCoaster, their hit show that ranks in the top 1% of Apple Podcasts and stands as the #1 parenting podcast on YouTube.
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