Nuni® Toaster

The world's first tortilla toaster.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Consumer Products
  • Location Chicago, IL, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded January 2016
  • Employees 3
  • Incorporation Type C-corp
  • Website nunitoaster.com

Company Summary

Nuni Toaster, Inc. is pioneering a new category of kitchen appliances for taco lovers. Our tortilla toaster can warm up to six commercial 6-inch tortillas in 60 seconds. The product is corn, flour, & wheat tortilla friendly for mass market appeal.

The Nuni Toaster will soon be a necessity for anyone who eats tortillas as daily bread or loves Mexican food. The IP portfolio includes utility patents, design patents, and trademarks filed globally.

Team

  • Founder

    As the inventor of the Nuni Toaster, Elliot Benitez reflects the demographics of one of the product’s core consumer segments. His upbringing allowed him to identify a need in the marketplace for not only his household, but for a grand portion of people who love tacos. Mr. Benitez’s unique insight holds high value as the Nuni Toaster business enters a new product category within the multi-billion dollar electric housewares industry.

  • VP of New Business Development

    Eric Steigelman, brings his 9 years of CPG industry experience to the Nuni Toaster team, including retail packaging/branding development, retail marketing and sales, and general CPG business management experience. Eric is a patent owner of packaging related technology and is the Founder/CEO of a CPG company.

  • VP of Operations

    Ken Che, MBA, is our in-house sourcing and manufacturing specialist. Ken has been in the international trading business for over 29 years. He has overseen thousands of consumer goods projects with primary clients based in the US including Housewares, Giftware, Collectibles, Home Décor, Sporting Goods, and Electronics. Ken is in charge of sourcing, logistics and assisting with the final stages of product development.

  • Chief Revenue Officer

    Joe Lopez, thrives in Business Development through these mantras: 1. Adaptability is key & 2. Strong connections are crucial. His ability to influence and connect companies with their customers, clients and agencies is unparalleled. Private Equity, Angel investors see him as an irreplaceable growth agent, highly regarded by professionals across diverse platforms, and recognized for his clear vision, big picture focus, and strategic partnerships.

Advisors

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