Wicked Bold Chocolate

Tito's Handmade Vodka Entrepreneur Grant: $6,250

Entrepreneurs Deric and Brooklynn Cahill create small-batch vegan chocolate handmade in Texas using organic and ethically sourced cacao from Belize. Guided by the principle of making good food affordable, the family-owned venture sells healthful treats with simple ingredients.

Funding will go toward purchase of a chocolate panning machine, helping the business to significantly expand its offerings and revamp a charming brick-and-mortar space in Flower Mound.