2022 Top Entrepreneur: Pete Maldonado, Chomps co-founder, Naples

The nimble meat sticks company has learned to adapt to mitigate risks out of its control.

  • By Amanda Postma
  • | 10:15 a.m. May 12, 2022
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Stefania Pifferi. Pete Maldonado co-founded Chomps with the intention of it being a side gig. With an expected $115 million in revenue this year, it's safe to say it's no longer just a side gig.
Stefania Pifferi. Pete Maldonado co-founded Chomps with the intention of it being a side gig. With an expected $115 million in revenue this year, it's safe to say it's no longer just a side gig.
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Company: What was once supposed to be a side gig for co-founder Pete Maldonado — meat sticks company Chomps — has quickly became the main hustle. 

 

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