Fast-Track Your CPG Growth

Avoid the pitfalls, save money, and accelerate growth with coaching from seasoned experts and the support of vetted early-stage CPG founders just like you.

🔥 Accepting Applications – Limited Seats Available for Q1

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Is your CPG brand’s growth too slow?

Transform your CPG business into a multimillion-dollar powerhouse with expert coaches who have been there/done that, curated partner resources, and a highly vetted peer-network of founders just like you.

You’re not alone. We light the way, making the journey not just successful but helping you have a little fun while you’re at it.

We are your Extended C-Suite

Expert Coaching

From founders a few years ahead of you to help you make the right decisions and avoid the wrong ones.

Seasoned Network

Of groups, we’ve had success with ourselves, ranging from growth agencies to production partners and everything in between.

Curated Community

Of founders just like you to workshop ideas and celebrate your victories.

Endless Opportunities

Over time, we’ll start to help you connect the dots even faster, accelerating your road to victory.

+30 yrs

CPG experience

+10M

CPG Customers

+500

Employees hired

+$100M

Funding raised

How It’s Done

Selective Cohorts

We curate highly selective groups of 10-20 people per cohort to ensure your class is full of people like you. Our goal is to facilitate relationships that last a lifetime.

1:1 Access to Experts

Our 1:1 coaches come from C-level positions at best-in-class brands, generating millions in revenue, to coach you through whatever challenges you may face.

White Glove Network

We are a concierge-level service that makes the right connections and points you in the right direction to get you to the best possible outcome.

Monthly Industry Talks

Each month, you’ll join your coaches and peers for a lively discussion on a curated group of industry topics moderated by Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine.

Meet Your Coaches

You’ll get to know your coaches like you would an executive coach – and they’ll get to know you. Plus, this is just the tip of the spear.

Lisa Barnett

Co-Founder, Frmr President & CMO, Little Spoon

Specialties: Strategy, Marketing, Branding, Team

Accolades: Inc 5000 Awardee, Women Changing the Food Industry by Well + Good, Time’s Best Invention of the Year, CircleUp Most Innovative Consumer and Retail Brand, Forbes 30 Under 30 Venture Capital.

Dave Colina

Founder & CEO, O2 Hydration

Specialties: Leadership, Sales, Partnerships, Marketing

Accolades: Inc 5000 Awardee, a certified CrossFit coach & Krav Maga black belt, and winner of the 2020 Best Beverage Marketing Campaign of the Year.

Markus Karjalainen

Frmr CMO, Founding team, Four Sigmatic

Specialties: Ecommerce, Brand Marketing

Accolades: DTC-first marketer, widely recognized as pioneering adaptogens in the United States, including top-selling coffee products on Amazon.

Meet Your Facilitators

Jason Feifer

Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine; Author, Speaker, Podcaster

Specialties: Media, Storytelling, Personal branding

Accolades: Previous editor at Fast Company and Men’s Health, author of book “Build for Tomorrow”, keynote speaker, LinkedIn “Top Voice in Entrepreneurship”

Matt Gartland

Co-founder & CEO, SPI Media; Community Expert, and Startup Advisor

Specialties: Leadership, Strategy, Community, Finance, Team

Accolades: Former Fortune 50 executive track leader; serial entrepreneur; C-suite startup experience in DTC e-comm, SaaS, and the Creator Economy

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consumer research

Brand and
packaging design

Are we right for you?

This is an active, highly-vetted community of CPG leaders building the next generation of global brands by combining the power of community, insights, and access.

Beyond proof of product, but haven’t yet scaled into multiple millions

Founder, co-founder, or majority owner

Under ~10 employees

Premium “better for you” products currently in the market

Focus on growth and route to profitability

Mission-driven and emerging category leadership potential