In this episode of Supplement Source, CRN’s Jeff Ventura sits down with Vic Rathi, founder and CEO of Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics and a finalist for CRN’s Annette Dickinson Trailblazer Award.
Rathi reflects on more than four decades in the industry, including his early recognition that enzymes and probiotics needed greater scientific understanding and more thoughtful formulation. He discusses the influence of his father—who began producing enzymes in India in the 1950s—and how the industry has evolved from simply adding ingredients to formulations to demanding scientific evidence and proven results.
Rathi also shares what continues to fuel his passion for research and innovation, his hopes for the next generation of industry leaders, and the family philosophy that has helped guide his career: “attitude with gratitude.”
Listen for a conversation about science, leadership, curiosity and the importance of staying grounded while continuing to push an industry forward.