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NEW YORK – Entrepreneurs and innovators in the CPG industry are invited to attend Founder's Innovation Day, a dynamic event focused on empowering brands through insightful education, actionable strategies, and valuable networking opportunities. The one-day program, to be held on December 4 in New York City, will provide emerging brands with the tools and connections they need to elevate their business and drive growth.
Mark Deuschle, Executive Chair of retailmediaIQ, which is sponsoring the event with ECRM, says, "We are excited to have developed this important event to create a community of emerging brands, leaders, and retailers. In my own journey as a CPG entrepreneur, I wish this kind of resource had been more available. Great connections and business opportunities will come out of the Founder’s Day event along with lifelong friendships.”
Attendees at Founder’s Innovation Day will benefit from:
• Expert Insights: Learn directly from top retail executives about the keys to successfully scaling your brand.
• Actionable Strategies: Gain practical advice from industry leaders, with a clear roadmap for emerging and startup brands.
• Educational Sessions: Participate in presentations focused on such critical areas as operations, finance, sales, and understanding the path to purchase
• Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals, potential partners, and mentors to collaborate and grow.
• Brand Exposure: Showcase your products and access buyers from major retail chains to explore business opportunities.
• Supplier Case Studies: Learn how other brands have successfully scaled their business.
Jeffrey Friedman, President of retailmediaIQ, says the program will help fill a gap in the market as founders of emerging brands work to pivot from direct-to-consumer sales to retail: “A lot of entrepreneurs who developed incredible products fail to make the bridge to retail because they are not equipped with the tools and mentors for navigating financial growth, along with the manufacturing, sourcing, and marketing needs to compete. Founder’s Day provides this path.”
Throughout the day, the audience will hear from major retailers and other industry experts, including:
• Matt Bunevich, Manager, 7-11 Ventures, 7-Eleven
• Brody Burk, Forager Manager, Sprouts
• Amber Bynum, VP Health & Wellness Sourcing, Walmart
• Craig Dubitsky, Founder Happy Coffee
• Brian Eason, VP, GM & Consumables, CVS Health
• Patrick Mooney, VP HBC & Non-Foods, Wakefern
• Brooks Powell, Founder Cheers
• Rohit Mathur, BridgeForo
• Scott Romano, VP, Forager, Sprouts
• Natalie Ryan, The Emerson Group
• Roberta Townes, Senior Category Merchant, Wellness, Food & Drink, GNC
• Teddie Townsend, CG Sawaya Partners
• Le'Spencer Walker, Director, Accelerators, Activation & Growth, Target
This exciting event will also feature product showcases, brand exposure opportunities, and case studies from successful suppliers that demonstrate effective ways to grow your business. Don't miss this opportunity to gain the insights and connections you need to take your brand to the next level.
REGISTER NOW to secure your spot at Founder's Innovation Day. For more information and registration, visit https://leads.marketgate.com/founders-innovation-day-december-2025/ or contact jfriedman@retailmediaiq.com.
