Mathew Thalakotur
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I'm reinventing the cookie aisle with bold, globally-inspired shortbread. As founder of Talkback Snacks, I prove butter cookies aren't just for grandma’s china cabinet.

Using locally sourced Pacific Northwest ingredients, I craft flavors like Mexican Hot Chocolate with ancho chile, South Indian Khara biscuits with cumin and green chilies, and an upcoming Sichuan Peanut Butter.

Every cookie starts with regeneratively grown wheat from Moon Family Farm, stone-milled by Cairnspring Mills, and butter from local dairies—because great flavor should be sustainable.

Currently expanding from Seattle farmers markets to specialty retailers, I'm seeking partners who share my passion for innovative, responsible snacking.

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Product Development, Sustainable Sourcing, Food Innovation, DTC Sales, Brand Development.

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