Allison Ellsworth is the co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Poppi, one of the fastest-growing beverage brands in the United States. Inspired by her own health journey, Allison began experimenting in her kitchen with apple cider vinegar to create a delicious, better-for-you soda made with clean ingredients—ultimately transforming a homemade drink into a national wellness phenomenon.

What started at a farmers market quickly gained national attention after appearing on Shark Tank, propelling Poppi into rapid growth and distribution across major retailers nationwide.

Ellsworth leads the Austin-based company’s brand strategy and innovation, pioneering a digital-first approach that helped Poppi build a vibrant online community of hundreds of thousands of followers and attract celebrity fans including Noah Beck, Russell Westbrook, and Jennifer Lopez. Within just two years, Poppi earned BevNet’s “Campaign of the Year,” generated more than one billion TikTok views, and became the #1 searched soda on Amazon.

In 2025, Allison achieved a historic milestone when Poppi was acquired by PepsiCo for $1.95 billion, cementing the brand as one of the most successful modern beverage startups.