"You’re happy but you have anxiety," said Allison Ellsworth, reflecting with Fortune on PepsiCo's $1.95 billion acquisition ...

Poppi founder Allison Ellsworth went from making soda in her kitchen to selling her company to PepsiCo for $1.95 billion. Ellie Austin, Nina Ajemian. Updated June 16, 2025 at 8:57 AM.

Allison Ellsworth is the cofounder and chief brand officer, and she says she thrives on chaos. She travels often, has no morning routine, and loves shopping and getting her nails done.

Allison Ellsworth, the co-founder of Austin, Texas-based Poppi, said the combination with PepsiCo will expand Poppi’s reach. The Poppi brand, then known as Mother Beverage, took off in 2018 when ...