Paul Lazazzera

Paul Lazazzera is the Co-Founder of Benni Pops, the Santa Cruz–based brand redefining frozen treats with organic, dairy-free pops infused with adaptogens. A lifelong learner and the brand’s resident mushroom expert, Lazazzera has spent the past 13 years growing, foraging, and studying fungi. Before launching Benni Pops, he spent over a decade as an educator. Today, he brings that same curiosity and craftsmanship to creating functional, feel-good frozen treats that inspire joy and connection.