I’m Mat Thalakotur, the founder of Talkback Snacks and the creator of Cashin' Chips. After experiencing the collapse of my first business, Mighty Gum, I learned firsthand that failure is just a stepping stone to success.

I’m Mat Thalakotur, the founder of Talkback Snacks and the creator of Cashin' Chips. After experiencing the collapse of my first business, Mighty Gum, I learned firsthand that failure is just a stepping stone to success.

Now, I’m building my food brand from the ground up, focusing on authentic connections with consumers and using my love for cultural cuisine to inspire entrepreneurial education for the next generation—because I believe anyone can start a business, and it’s never too early to learn.