May 30, 2023
10am - 5pm EST
Convene | 101 Greenwich Street New York, NY 10006
This invite-only, executive networking event brought together 75+ Founders, C-Level Executives, VPs and Directors from high growth D2C and CPG companies looking for world-class thought leadership and resources to help them scale.
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D2C Executive
In order to apply, the following criteria must be met.
This ticket is exclusive to Director+ executives from retail and consumer brand organizations with at least $5 million in annual revenue or press covering the event.
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General Admission
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$2800
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In order to apply, the following criteria must be met.
This event is exclusive to Director+ executives from retail, D2C, and consumer brand organizations with at least $5 million in annual revenue.
Speakers.
The industry experts who graced the stage.
Featured Partners.
Venue.
Address:
Convene, 101 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10006
Parking:
LAZ Parking Battery Parking Garage - (0.1 miles) 70 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10006
Valet Parking - (0.1 miles) 1-13 Albany St, New York, NY 10006
Icon Parking Garage - (0.1 miles) 75 West St, New York, NY 10006
Subways (MTA):
E - World Trade Centre
W / R - Cortlandt Street
1 / W / R - Rector Street
4 / 5 - Wall Street
Best-in-class Talks & Workshops.
Watch panels, fireside chats, and workshops with world-class leaders. Every session is packed with cutting-edge education on the future of D2C, and featuring the newest direct-to-consumer resources to get ahead of the competition in 2024.
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Powerful Networking Opportunities.
Attend a highly engaging mixer where you will get-to-know your biggest industry allies & confidantes. Our attendees include prolific high growth, innovative D2C brands & executives actively looking for exclusive insights, tactical advice, and solutions for the roadmap of their D2C company into 2022.
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Past Speakers.
Watch talks with best-in-class founders, C-Level executives, VPs, and Directors who provide key resources for high growth D2C companies. Past speakers include….
The Schedule.
Intimate panels with world-class leaders on the future of D2C, live in our seated arena.
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10:00AM - 10:30AM EST
Breakfast & Welcome Presented by (GEODIS America)
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10:30AM - 10:36AM EST
Spotlight Stories
Spotlight 1 - Aspire
Featuring Magda Houalla, Senior Director of Marketing Strategy, Aspire
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10:40AM - 10:46AM EST
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11:00AM - 11:30AM EST
Fireside Chat with Fuse Inventory
Moderator: Meghan Asha, Founder & CEO, FounderMade
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11:30AM - 12:00PM EST
How Knix Uses TV Ads to Drive Full Funnel Performance
Moderator: Meghan Hill-Schneider, Senior Client Service Manager, Tatari
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12:00PM - 12:45PM EST
LUNCH
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12:45PM - 1:15PM EST
Marketing And Innovation In D2C Companies Today:
How To Cut Through The Noise And Acquire Customers With The Rising Cost Of Acquisition
Moderator: Matt Virzi, Sales Manager, Mid Market & Enterprise, Klaviyo
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1:15PM - 1:45PM EST
Product Innovation And What It Means To “Invent” Today With Doris Dev
Moderator: Justin Seidenfeld, Co-Founder, Doris Dev
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1:45PM - 2:15PM EST
Anticipating Consumer Trends And How To Get In Front Of What’s To Come
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2:15PM - 2:45PM EST
Coffee Break + Networking Presented By Oracle
Host: Asad Ahmed, Principal Industry Solution Advisor, Oracle NetSuite
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2:45PM - 3:15PM EST
Going From DTC To Wholesale:
How To Maintain Your Brand Story And Stay Relevant In The Consumer's Eyes
Moderator: Divya Mathur, Chief Merchandising Officer
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3:15PM - 3:25PM EST
Spotlight - Retention
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3:30PM - 4:00PM EST
The Founder Story: Chat With Some Of Today’s Founders
Moderator: Lee Greene, Creator & Host, Stairway to CEO podcast
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4:00PM - 4:30PM EST
Closing Fireside Chat with Andy Dunn
Moderator: TBD
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4:45PM - 5:45PM EST
Cocktail Hour Presented by Saras Analytics
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“I have extremely picky sales colleagues that are hard to please and FounderMade leads at Hawke are highly sought after. We have hundreds of lead sources and based on our historical data FounderMade leads have been among the highest converting.”
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“Only with FounderMade do we have people reach out to us via email and LinkedIn right away the moment the panel is over. The level of engagement in this community is amazing.”
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“FounderMade has quickly become one of the most important spaces for us to show up, share best practices with industry peers, and learn from some of the best and brightest disruptors.’
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“Their commitment to helping fast-growing D2C companies looking to scale is unparalleled and has allowed us to build high-value, long-term clients.”
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9:30AM - 10:00AM EST
Opening Keynote: Haircare As The Final Frontier Of Segregation
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10:00AM - 10:30AM EST
Buying and Inventory Management From The Retailers Eyes: A Conversation with Wholefoods and Target
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10:30AM - 11:00AM EST
Beauty Trends and Innovations with Today’s Top Beauty Buyers
Moderator: Jennifer Famiano, Executive Director, Beauty Industry Analyst, Circana
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11:00AM - 11:30AM EST
Building a Mission-Driven Business
Moderator: Lauren Thomas, Reporter, Wall Street Journal
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11:30AM - 12:00PM EST
Innovation and Brand Building: How to Build a Life-Changing Brand That Lasts
Moderator: Laura Feinstein, Senior Design & Tech Editor, Kickstarter
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12:00PM - 12:30PM EST
BREAK for AV/Lunch
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12:30PM - 1:00PM EST
Fireside Chat With Andy Dunn
Moderator: Kathryn Minshew, CEO and Founder, The Muse
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1:00PM - 1:30PM EST
Marketing Tips And Tricks: Brand Marketing As The Center Point To Sucess
Moderator: Kelley Arena, Golden Hour Ventures
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1:30PM - 2:00PM EST
Investor And VC: A Conversation With Top Consumer VCs On Today’s Landscapei
Moderator: Michael J. Cass, Director of Sales, UK. SellersFi
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2:00PM - 2:30PM EST
How To Use Influence To Brand-Build With Integrity
Moderator: Julianne Fraser, Founder, Dialogue New York
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2:30PM - 3:00PM EST
Scaling Your Food Brand: From Soup To Nuts
Moderator: Michelle Flowerman, Unilever
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3:00PM - 3:30PM EST
Sustainability And Purpose: What Goes Into Building A Conscious Business That Stands Behind What It Promotes
Moderator: Alana Frankfort
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3:30PM - 4:00PM EST
Keynote: Why Sunscreen Is Skincare - A Conversation With The Ceo Of Supergoop!
Moderator: Elyse Love, MD
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4:00PM - 4:30PM EST
Fireside Chat With Andy Katz-Mayfield
Moderator: Meghan Asha, CEO and Founder, FounderMade
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4:30PM - 5:00PM EST
Founders Chat: A Conversation Leading Beauty Industry Executives
Moderator: David Silbergleit, PIMS
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Cocktail Party
Sponsored by Kickfurther
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