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Join MemoriesWe go back to 1972 when we met at Stanford. His nickname for us was Bip for bottomless pit for his continued eating and love of food. He inspired me with his attention to detail, his quiet strength his love of Miles Our adventurous backpacking trips together live deep in my heart. I feel blessed to have been connected to such a wonderful man.
Kaitlin Barton Odwalla B Movie, starring Greg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4sP_eThvII&feature=youtu.be. Sometime in the 80s... timeline unclear.
Tom Dill Odwalla from the beginning. First invoice. First shed (behind the Seabright house in Santa Cruz). Jeannine, Gerry, and Tom in the Mansfield plant, 1981. And five photos from Davenport, 1983-5.
Tom Dill Greg and Jeannine's wedding. Hillary, Tom, Jeannine, Lane, (?), Gerry, Greg, Ross, Danny (?), Kat, Karl.
Don Faia Great memories with this group of Odwalla creators. Thank you Greg for your passion and wonderful vision!
Alexis Kaplan They created great things, but the best thing they made was Eli!! xoxoxoxox Alexis
Eli and I were close for the nine years we shared together at Waldorf so I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time with Greg growing up. I remember he was always so happy to join us on whatever little kick we were in to. When we played Star Wars bounty hunters he'd play as IG-88 (Eli and I were Boba Fett and Bosk respectively) even joining us i...
David Bernard A picture from a book on Ayahuasca inspired art from a book I got from Greg after doing a ceremony he organized at his home in Davenport. He had a major impact on the trajectory of my life. I will always be indebted.
Dilys S. Greg knew party buses would be cool 10 years before van living, van traveling becomes a lifestyle for all Americans. He also ran experiments for logos, tasting, and kept folders of inspirations. He set up a renewable energy credit purchase program at Adina circa 2006-2007 to meet carbon zero goals
Dilys S. Greg giving a talk about this entrepreneurial journeys to young aspiring students.
Dilys S. Greg had been a mentor, a distinguished Stanford GSB alum, a father figure, a friend, a super star entrepreneur. He had been kind and humble and always give guidance to those who seek his advice. He’s forever kind
Luke Stratte-McClure Greg, Dominique, Eli and Luke breaking in some of the vintage furniture at the home in Silver Lake. ❤️
Don Faia My wife Michele presenting Greg with a personal mandala she painted for his Califia office. I treasure the years of co-creating with Greg. His kindness and great spirit lives on.
Kaitlin Barton Greg and Karl shucking oysters at Greg's for a dinner party. Some of the happiest memories I have!
Marne Velasquez Sales meeting in Chicago with Bobby D. Natasha, Tim, Mark, Randy, Jim, Sonia and Greg. Anyone who was there will remember Greg's epic dance moves on our big night out.
Marne Velasquez Just getting started into the jazz clubs ALL OVER New Orleans until the wee hours... Greg was in his element.
Marne Velasquez Remember when we were a Juice company?
Marne Velasquez Expo West Launch of Iced Coffee...
Kaitlin Barton Philz Santa Monica opening. Greg, Kaitlin, and Phil.
Luke Stratte-McClure Celebrating ‘Merica! Greg threw a surprise party for Dominique the day she became a US citizen. ❤️
Samantha Dunnachie One of many, many trade shows! Always the star of the show!
Marne Velasquez Discovering Eataly in NYC - wow, were we excited.
Arnulfo Ventura I remember Adam walked up sharing how much little Emma Borden really wanted to meet Greg. Upon finishing their conversation, they each reached out their hands for a fist bump, and unprompted and so beautifully coincidental, they both mimicked the explosion of the bump afterwards. It was so sweet!
Dilys S. Greg was sharing a loving moment with his family. Thanksgiving feast hosted by Greg at his LA home, completed with tasteful utensils, heart warming lights, vibrant colors and curves.
Dilys S. Both Greg and Eli have eyes for the minute details of life. This is a behind-the-scene of them noticing incredible small things, patterns of nature. The connection between the two generations is also strong.
Dilys S.
Samantha Dunnachie So many happy memories!
Iris Santana Califia All Hands Meeting in Ojai February 2015. Greg in the middle with his team.
Robert Adriaansen Califia Corporate opening, DTLA APR16 2016
Iris Santana Greg walking through Califia HQ to admire the set up for the Califia x BeWell Smoothie Bowl social.
Arnulfo Ventura If we were outdoors, Greg was smiling! Jackson Hole trail walk captured here during our retreat.
Iris Santana Greg presenting at the first Califia Nourish February 2017.
Iris Santana Greg dancing to Ozomatli with the Califia Expo West 2017 crew.
What a treat to experience this experience with Greg and Gerry!
I looked up to Greg as a role model, and I packed my bags and moved across the country because of him as a person, his vision for califia, and the opportunity to help build the incredible brand we know and love today. I’ll never forget my lunch with him at the equinox hotel in nyc, looking out at the city’s beautiful skyline, where he gave me his v...
Arnulfo Ventura Winter Fancy Food Show - while others were looking at the shelf, this picture felt to me that Greg was looking beyond (as always), crystallizing his vision for Califia of Something Different, Something Better.
Robert Adriaansen Greg, Califia Nourish 2018 DTLA
Sole D'Agostino "Boys" (+ wife) ski trip to Mammoth. 5 months pregnant as I was, all slopes were just for them to enjoy :)
Alexis Kaplan My favorite Men! My visit with Greg, Eli and Sole right after Theo's birth. Great day!!! How I love you all. How I will miss you my dear friend. I Have loved you since the beginning, your never ending enthusiasm, joy and belief in the good of the universe! You bet me in 1986 who would make the first million dollars, well you won that one! But our friendship was priceless to me--So we tied as winners in friendship and love! Your bright light still shines in everyone you ever knew!! xoxoxoxox Love Alexis
Tom Dill Downtown.
Francisco Romero Great greg, you, eli & sole made my dreams feel like I had to create a world of my own, like a climate, a country, an atmosphere in which I could breathe, reign and recreate myself ... Optimism is my strategy to make a better future. Because unless you believe the future can be better, you are unlikely to step up and take responsibility for doing so. I assume that there is an instinct for freedom, there are opportunities to change things, there is a possibility that I can contribute for making a better world. And i think we share all these feelings. That, I think, is the reason for every great work of art. Thank you for being part of my life and sharing all the knowledge you left in planet earth.
Sonia Hendriks These will be memories of a lifetime of our trip with Greg to Argentina for Sole and Eli’s wedding.
Jan Johnson Always a step ahead of the rest of us and way better dressed.
Robert Adriaansen Marne and Dan Farewell: Greg, Kevin, Guillermo, Sonia, Marne, Robert
Robert Adriaansen Califia Nourish 2020; Brian, Greg, Robert, Mark
Tom Dill Hiking with Greg and Gerry Percy on Mono Craters, near Mono Lake, December 10, 2020. Running ahead of the two of us, Greg got to the top ten minutes sooner and flashed this great smile.
Sole D'Agostino Greg with son Eli and grandson Theodor, in Panum Crater, Mammoth Lakes. We treasure every moment with him in his beloved Sierras.