May 31, 2023, New York
This event brought together 2000+ disruptive industry leaders in the CPG and D2C space for a day of unparalleled networking opportunities, innovative product and solution discovery, and world-class education.
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38% Brand Founders & Executives
22% Retailers
16% Brand Representatives
11% Press & Influencers
9% Resource Partners
4% Investors
Who’s in the Room?
Why Exhibit?
Showcase your brand to 2000+ disruptive industry leaders. This is where your product and solution will be discovered.
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Who Attends.
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Brands & Founders
Celebrity founders who have created multi-million dollar businesses, through to mission-driven innovative brands with significant traction — attend to showcase their industry disrupting products.
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Retailers & Buyers
Retailers, buyers & distributers who work with best-in-class brands — attend to meet innovative, mission-driven brands with significant traction, to add to their collection.
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Media & Influencers
Editors, reporters, and influencers who drive commerce to consumer brands — attend to cover the latest trends, host on-site interviews, create strategic partnerships, & live stream their new favorite brands.
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Investors
Investors who have sold and invested in well-known consumer brands — attend to discover the breakthrough brands and innovations that are revolutionizing the industry.
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Solutions & Resources
The world’s best resource & solution providers — attend to provide key resources for high growth D2C companies actively looking to drive unmatched outcomes.
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D2C & CPG Executives
Best-in-class C-Level executives, VPs, and Directors of prolific high growth, innovative D2C brands — attend to share their expertise.
Tickets.
Reserve your spot now - we have a limited number of complimentary passes for qualified retailers & press.
Your ticket includes:
— Access to multi-track mainstage talks with world-class industry thought leaders.
— Access to our Innovation Lounge showcasing the world’s best brands and solutions in the consumer goods space.
— Access to our networking arena of the most coveted retailers, distributors, investors, corporate partners, media & influencers.
Featured Exhibitors.
Discover the future-minded brands building the future and disrupting the industry with their CPG & D2C innovations. Our showcasing brands included the following sectors; beauty, wellness, health, food & beverage and fitness.
The Speakers.
The industry experts who graced the stage.
The Schedule.
Attend talks throughout the day featuring legendary founders and industry experts to discover new ways to propel your business forward. See what you missed at our last show here.
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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: Larissa Jensen, Vice President, Beauty Industry Advisor, 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: Becky Yang, Partner, The Fund
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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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3:45PM - Barnburner Pitch Competition
In partnership with Sweater & Litquidity
Three extraordinary CPG companies take the stage to compete for a $250,000 VC investment!
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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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5:00PM EST Onwards
Cocktail Party
Sponsored by Kickfurther
Sample Content…
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The TikTok Effect: How One Video Could Transform Your Business
Featuring TikTok, Habit Skin, Love & Pebble
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Celebrity-Backed Brands and Celebrity-Founded Companies
Featuring The Desire Company, Gryph & IvyRose, Cleancult, Yummy Spoonfuls, Covey Skin
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Retail Reinvented
Featuring The Detox Market, Fashion Snoops, Bluemercury, BUBBLE
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Driving Brand Loyalty with the Next Generation of Shoppers
Featuring FounderMade, Klarna, Brandon Blackwood
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Attracting Investors
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2023 Partners.
Explore our curated selection of partners specializing in a wide range of areas, including technology, finance, and marketing. Learn how they can support your goals and take your business to the next level.
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“We met a fantastic founder at the show, that was on a Wednesday and we funded them on Friday. “
Head of Growth & Marketing, Clearco
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“The caliber of decision-makers that FounderMade brought to our brand is the single differentiating factor, it’s not a trade show it’s a partnership with a team that matches your hustle with theirs.”
Michael Bumgarner, Founder, Cannuka
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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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“Because of FounderMade, we’ve gotten into one of the largest retailers we’ve ever gotten into, CVS. Three weeks after we sent samples, we got word that we’re getting pressed out to 4,000 stores.“
PIMS provides customized fulfillment solutions to help brands make their mark on the world.
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