> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # TheChocolateLife :: LIVE – Derek Pedersen & John Malik - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelife-live-innovation/ - Published: 2022-01-30T18:50:01.000Z - Updated: 2022-03-02T02:11:24.000Z - Description: The first in the new Tuesday series that focuses on individuals in cocoa and chocolate. - Author: TheChocolateWire - Tags: Live Stream, The Wire The first session in the new Tuesday series focusing on people in cocoa and chocolate: My guests today are Derek Pedersen of Kontur Chocolate and ChocolateLife contributor John Malik. *The topic is* ***innovation*** – but not necessarily when it comes to flavors or ingredients or production pathways. Innovation in chocolate comes in many forms and can be applied to many other aspects of the process using tools that are not usually considered a part of a chocolate maker’s or confectioner’s toolbox. ***Entrepreneurship*** is about using those innovations to drive business success. Catch up with our guests before the livestream by exploring the links below. [Kontur ChocolateSmall Batch Craft Chocolate, formed into amazing shapes![](https://konturchocolate.com/assets/images/apple-touch-icon.png?v=4a609492)Kontur Chocolate![](https://konturchocolate.com/assets/images/card.jpg?v=4a609492)](https://konturchocolate.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Visit the Kontur website to get the creative juices flowing – and come up with questions you want to ask Derek. [Kontur ChocolatesIf you’re going to sell anything, you have to make the process as easy as possible for the customer. And that’s something I can do.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/favicon.png)The Chocolate LifeJohn Malik![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2021/12/thunder-laser-p1-1.JPG)](https://thechocolatelife.com/kontur-chocolates/) The article about Kontur written by John Malik. [John Malik - The Chocolate LifeChef Mentor & Consultant, Food & Travel Writer, Hobby Farmer. Spent (almost) a year in Belize. Once got hammered with Tony Bourdain. Southern by the Grace of God.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/favicon.png)The Chocolate LifeOriginals![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2021/03/Chef-John-collage-2.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/author/chefjohnmalik/) Want to explore all of John’s writing for TheChocolateLife – this is where it’s all collected. [Home ⋆ Chef John Malik![](https://secureservercdn.net/166.62.112.107/o5y.fd9.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cropped-restaurant-coach-greenville-sc-5-270x270.jpg)Chef John Malik![](https://secureservercdn.net/166.62.112.107/o5y.fd9.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bones-of-winter.jpg?time=1643392484)](http://chefjohnmalik.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) When not writing for TheChocolateLife, John is also a restaurant consultant. --- ## Live Stream Links ### **Watch/Participate on YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn.** YouTube: [TheChocolateWire Channel](https://youtu.be/r-1KE-eZ8vc?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Facebook: [TheChocolateLife page](https://www.facebook.com/TheChocolateLife/posts/10160376766027518) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/claygordon%5Fmy-guests-today-are-derek-pedersen-of-kontur-activity-6893619231154675712-YmbQ?ref=thechocolatelife.com) ⁉️ Want to participate? *Ask questions and post comments *during* the live stream* or afterwards in the post comments! There is no need to download any special new software – just use the YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn app or go to the page in a browser. Original for the Live Stream Links header: [Jason Rosewell](https://unsplash.com/@jasonrosewell?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText) / [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/streaming?utm%5Fsource=unsplash&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcontent=creditCopyText) --- [TheChocolateLife :: LIVE CalendarLIVE streaming interviews to YouTube, Facebook, and/or LinkedIn.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/favicon.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2021/12/markus-spiske-ryOV0-qerUU-unsplashStreamingFeaaturedImage.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelife-live-calendar/) Visit the archive of prior live streams and the calendar of future scheduled live streams. ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2021/12/ChocolateWireChannel-3.jpg) #### TheChocolateWire on YouTube Watch TCL::LIVE and other videos. And don’t forget to Like, Comment, Share and SUBSCRIBE to grow the channel’s audience and get reminders of upcoming live streams and more. You can also rate the channel here for other members to see. [Visit TheChocolateWire on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIN8M30NdPJ5WAl41g5VWWw?ref=thechocolatelife.com) 💡 ***Have a Recommendation for a Guest or Topic For a Future ChocolateLife :: LIVE session?*** Leave your suggestions in the comments. ---