Thom King - CEO and Chief Food Scientist, ICON Foods/Author, Guy Gone Keto - Episode 172
Episode 172 - Thom King - CEO and Chief Food Scientist, ICON Foods/Author, Guy Gone Keto
“I look at what I do as more of a cause than as a business.”
“The process took years...I look back at the successes versus the challenges...the challenges
are when I learned the most...I am super grateful for those.”
- Thom King
In Episode 172, the Two Fit Crazies have an amazing conversation with Thom King, “part CEO,
part personal development wonk and part biohacker info geek.” Joining the show from
Portland, Oregon, Thom discusses his journey to become a “serial entrepreneur,” founding
multiple companies and authoring a book. Currently the CEO and Chief Food Scientist at
ICON Foods, Thom reveals how a fortuitous run in with an “OG” of Stevia led to his
fascination and eventual success dissecting and re-creating great tasting foods using
clean-label sweetening systems to replace sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup. In addition
to working with major food and beverage companies around the world, Thom’s personal
Ketogenic lifestyle inspired him to share his knowledge and experiences with the world
through his book, Guy Gone Keto. Although the word “Guy” appears in the title, Thom
reassures listeners that the message is universal: “you must eat to live, not live to eat.”
Through his passion for creating foods that offer less sugar and carbs per serving, Thom talks
about his current line of condiments and his current project of creating healthier and
Keto-friendly cocktails such as: Margaritas, Pina Coladas, Manhattan’s, and Christine’s
personal favorite, the Cosmopolitan. Do not be surprised when she asks if taste testers are
needed! You are going to love this episode packed with tons of laughs and surprising
information about what is in your food!
-Two Fit Crazies
www.twofitcrazies.com
Thom King Sites and Links:
Website: www.guygoneketo.com or www.iconfoods.com
Instagram: @guygoneketo
LinkedIn: Thomas King
Facebook and Twitter: @GuyGoneKeto