Josh Trautwein represents the soul of Boston, a city that looks out for its own with unwavering support. Trautwein was formerly the health educator at the MGH Charlestown Healthcare Center. It was during that time that he learned that it was difficult for people to shop for healthy food. The only grocery store in the neighborhood was set to be shut down for a year-long renovation. It was this experience and some in-depth research that inspired Trautwein to cofound Fresh Truck, rethinking the traditional grocery store model, making it mobile and providing fresh food access to the people that need it the most.
Enjoy our pre-podcast interview below. You can listen to our BSU podcast discussion on any of your favorite audio platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud). Enjoy.
What word would your loved ones use to describe you? Friendly
Fresh Truck isn’t your first social impact endeavor. You first created Soccer1, a foundation that sponsored networks of grassroots soccer clubs in Boston and Cite Soleil, Haiti. Describe Soccer1’s mission. Community
How would you describe the brand voice of Fresh Truck? Breezy
When you first pitched mobile food retail to investors, what was their response? Skeptical
You’re getting into food prescription. Why is this important? Money
You’re a big fan of HUBweek. How would you sum up HUBweek’s role in helping Fresh Truck evolve and progress in Boston? Platform
What most inspired you to pursue a career in social good? Mentors
What word best encapsulates your #1 goal for Fresh Truck? Health
What’s the biggest obstacle facing you achieving your goal? Data
Fill in the blank. The future of food equity will be… Healthcare
What is your favorite thing about Boston? Colleagues
What would you change about Boston? Segregation
What would you change about the world? I.E., What problem facing the world would you most like to see solved? Poverty
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