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.
🔥 First 20 seats sold out in days – Opening 10 more seats in Q4.
Founders & Operators of
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
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+10M
CPG Customers
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+500
Employees hired
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+$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
PRODUCTS SOLD IN
Fast-track with us
Fast, affordable
consumer research
Channel strategy
New product development
Team development
Hiring and recruiting
Brand and
packaging design
And many more…
Sponsors
Partnering with the best in CPG
Pilothouse
Pilothouse specializes in digital marketing for direct-to-consumer brands, offering services like media buying, creative production, and conversion rate optimization. Their data-driven approach drives significant revenue growth, making them a reliable partner for ambitious marketers.
Cozen O’Connor
Cozen O’Connor is a global full-service law firm providing expert legal counsel in diverse practice areas. Their experienced attorneys offer strategic solutions to complex legal issues, particularly in insurance, real estate, and corporate law, ensuring favorable client outcomes.
We Are Bill
We Are Bill is a creative agency focused on strategic design and innovative marketing. They offer branding, digital design, and content creation services, partnering closely with clients to build memorable brands and connect with audiences effectively.
Ware2Go
Ware2Go offers flexible warehousing and fulfillment solutions, optimizing supply chains and enhancing delivery speeds. Their platform provides on-demand warehousing, integrated shipping, and real-time inventory management to improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
ForceBrands
ForceBrands is a recruitment firm for the consumer products sector, connecting top talent with companies in food, beverage, beauty, and cannabis industries. They provide executive search and hiring solutions, leveraging industry knowledge to find the right fit for clients.
Your Brand
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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