Entrepreneurship

Startup Stories: Seahorse Snacks

By Yasmin Rubayo
Aug. 10, 2022

Who says healthy food has to taste bland?

Stacy Martin is Founder and Chief Amazement Officer of Seahorse Snacks, a company offering nutritious protein-packed nuts that come in flavors such as Chili Turmrific Cashews and Maple Chaitastic Pecans.

She began making these snacks in 2019, as the result of a life-saving procedure that involved removing her stomach.

From selling out of her kitchen a year ago to being a participant of LAUNCH’s Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga program, Martin’s story highlights the resiliency of Chattanooga entrepreneurs.

Watch Martin’s behind-the-name video below.

Learn more about Seahorse Snacks, here

Learn more about LAUNCH Chattanooga, here

Startup Stories highlights the success of diverse entrepreneurs in Chattanooga made possible through community institutions like the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership and LAUNCH.

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