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Daniel Goetz | |
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| Education | University of Texas at Austin |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Daniel Goetz is an American entrepreneur and the founder of GoodPop, an Austin, Texas–based frozen dessert company.[1][2]
Education and career
[edit]Goetz attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied advertising.[1] During a visit to Mexico City, he became interested in traditional fruit-based frozen treats known as paletas, which later influenced the creation of GoodPop.[3]
In 2009, while still a university student, Goetz founded GoodPop in Austin, Texas using approximately US$3,500 in personal savings.[1]
Initially, Goetz produced frozen pops by hand and sold them at farmers markets and music festivals in Texas.[3] According to CNBC, he later distributed products himself to grocery stores across Texas, including Whole Foods Market, while expanding the business regionally.[1] GoodPop expanded into national retail distribution through chains including Walmart, Costco, and Whole Foods Market.[1] The company later diversified into dairy-based frozen products and sparkling beverages.[4][5][6]
Recognition
[edit]In 2023, Goetz was named a finalist for the Greater Austin Business Awards' Top CEO category by the Austin Chamber of Commerce.[7]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 Huddleston, Tom Jr. (19 June 2025). "In college, he spent $3,500 to launch a popsicle business—now it brings in $63 million a year". CNBC Make It. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "Daniel Goetz, Founder and CEO, GoodPop". NOSH. 2025. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- 1 2 "GoodPop grows its frozen treat business (without all the artificial stuff)". New Hope Network. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "GoodPop branches out into organic dairy". Dairy Processing. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "GoodPop Announces Launch of First Beverage Offering". Packaging Strategies. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "GoodPop adds two new flavors". Dairy Foods. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "Chamber announces 2023 Greater Austin Business Awards finalists". Austin Chamber of Commerce. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
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