Finding & working with the right Co-Man: Red Flag & Deal Breakers with Lynn Lye
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About Lynn
With over 26 years of experience in R&D, Food Safety and Regulatory, Lynn Lye is a seasoned innovator and strategist in human and pet food development. She has held leadership roles at Keystone Foods–Tyson, Freshpet and Chewy, successfully launching products across startups to IPOs, working with contract manufacturers and driving significant market growth across multiple channels. Passionate about transforming big ideas into results, she specializes in strategic business recommendations, product innovation, operational efficiency and regulatory-compliant formulations. Connect with Lynn on LinkedIn or visit this website for more information.
Founder Frontier with David Kulow
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About David
David Kulow has invested in, grown and sold multiple, natural domestic and imported CPG companies. He now works with companies under Bearclaw Advisory, providing practical, solution-based advice in:
1.) Sales growth strategy and execution
2.) Cash flow and profitability improvement
3.) Fundraising
4.) Exit strategy and execution
to help owners and senior management overcome challenges to reach their goals.
The Founder/Investor Meet-Up
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TOPIC
What are investors expecting for 2026 - investment opportunities, hot/cold trends & markets, consumer behaviors, economic impacts
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TikTok Shop and Meta Ads - What you need to know to be successful
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Alex Rudolph & Tyler Brechbiel from TB & AR Partners are joining us for our December Special Webinar, focusing on how to successfully target customers through Tiktok shop and Meta ads!
The Founder/Investor Meet-Up
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TOPIC
Holiday networking & fun!
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Founder Frontier with Kelly Bottenfield
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More info coming soon!
Space Chatter
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Founder-only forum & Ask Tom Anything!
Founders have told us they want a chance to talk to each other, ask questions and share learnings! This is a monthly meet-up just for founders to talk to each other!
When you register, just let us know what you are interested in talking about. Then, Tom and Susan will be there to host the event, keep the satellites orbiting, and the radar tuned to make sure everyone gets picked up and heard. This is your chance to talk to each other as members of the Brandjectory network - a chance to help each other!
The Founder/Investor Meet-Up
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TOPIC
What do investors want to see a brand have accomplished by $1M in sales, by $3M in sales, by $5M in sales
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Space Walk with Ruchi Desai
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Join us for our October Space Walk with Ruchi Desai, Founder of Rising Tide Ventures!
Five founders will get the opportunity for a private practice pitch session with an investor. The founder will have 7 minutes to pitch, then get feedback from the investor. If the founder wishes, we will record the session for the founder's benefit.
CANCELED - BrandGalaxy with Marc Nathan
*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED*
Marc Nathan, Senior Director of Market Development at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, is the host of our 2025 Brand Showcase!
More information coming soon!
Space Lab with Jonathan Rich
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Brandjectory’s Space Lab is a monthly classroom Q&A with Jonathan Rich where founders can ask questions about funding, valuation, dilution, due diligence, P&L, Cash Flow, & more!
Jonathan answers questions about:
Diligence
Valuation(s)
Financials
Presentations
Corporate and Business Strategy Discussions
Organizational Structure/Governance/ Best Practices
Soft Skills/Presentation Prep and Coaching
About Jonathan Rich
Jonathan Rich is a 30-year veteran of investment banking at mid-size financial services firms, working with private and public companies facilitating raising capital and advisory work. Throughout his career, Jonathan has raised over $6 billion in equity and debt capital for private and public companies as private placements, IPOs, follow-on investments, etc. Jonathan has successfully worked with over 500 unique companies across the Consumer, Healthcare, and Technology sectors, and during his career has reviewed more than 10,000 business plans, myriad financial models, corporate governance structures, brand positioning statements, and market messaging.
Space Chatter
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Founder-only forum & Ask Tom Anything!
Founders have told us they want a chance to talk to each other, ask questions and share learnings! This is a monthly meet-up just for founders to talk to each other!
When you register, just let us know what you are interested in talking about. Then, Tom and Susan will be there to host the event, keep the satellites orbiting, and the radar tuned to make sure everyone gets picked up and heard. This is your chance to talk to each other as members of the Brandjectory network - a chance to help each other!
Space Walk with Brian Folmer
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Join us for our August Space Walk with Brian Folmer, Founder of First Look Ventures!
Five founders will get the opportunity for a private practice pitch session with an investor. The founder will have 7 minutes to pitch, then get feedback from the investor. If the founder wishes, we will record the session for the founder's benefit.
Founder/Investor Meet-Up
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TOPIC
The due diligence process - what's needed, what's expected, what's the timing/stages, who's involved, etc
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Keeping the Passion: Growing from a product-focused founder to a business-focused founder with Rob Craven
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Join us for this special Brandjectory Webinar with Rob Craven, founder of Scale Passion! Rob will be discussing the topic: Keeping the Passion: Growing from a product-focused founder to a business-focused founder - How founders can hold onto what makes them special while also attracting aligned investors.
About Rob
Rob Craven is a purpose-driven CEO, founder, and author dedicated to radically evolving capitalism by connecting personal purpose to business success. As the former CEO of MegaFood and Garden of Life, Rob led both companies to achieve rapid, profitable growth, B-Corporation status, and successful financial exits. Under his leadership, Garden of Life was ranked #14 on the Inc. 500 List of Fastest-Growing Companies, and MegaFood earned spots on multiple "Best Place to Work" lists in New Hampshire.
Recognized as one of the ‘Top Conscious Business Leaders’ by Conscious Company Media, Rob’s leadership has been celebrated for its focus on transparency, innovation, and building award-winning cultures.
With over two decades of experience working with entrepreneurs, private equity, and large multinational companies, Rob has become a trusted advisor to high-growth, impact-driven businesses. As the founder of ScalePassion, he now helps business leaders harness purpose to scale their companies and create meaningful, sustainable change in the world.
Rob’s personal mission is to empower leaders to connect their personal purpose with their business purpose, enabling them to radiate impact across their organizations and beyond. His passion for transformative leadership has made him a sought-after speaker, coach, and thought leader in the realm of social impact and conscious business.
Rob lives with his family in Jupiter, Florida and continues to inspire and instruct leaders around the world through his writing, speaking, and hands-on consulting.
Space Lab: Financial Strategy with Leticia Baca, Evergreen
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Brandjectory’s Space Lab is a monthly classroom Q&A! This special Space Lab is with Leticia Baca from Evergreen! Leticia can answer all of your questions regarding financial strategy.
Space Toolbox with Bruce Nierenberg
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At SPACE TOOLBOX, each founder will get to work ONE-ON-ONE with a CPG Investor or Industry Expert on a REAL-TIME problem the founder is experiencing! This is an intensive problem-solving session where an investor or expert will provide substantial help & guidance to the brand founder!
Space Walk with Brian Polencheck
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Join us for our August Space Walk with Brian Folmer, Partner at Beckett Industries!
Five founders will get the opportunity for a private practice pitch session with an investor. The founder will have 7 minutes to pitch, then get feedback from the investor. If the founder wishes, we will record the session for the founder's benefit.
Founder/Investor Meet-Up
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TOPIC
What investors want to know about & how they evaluate operations - manufacturing distribution, sales, administration, marketing, etc.
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Space Lab with Jonathan Rich
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Brandjectory’s Space Lab is a monthly classroom Q&A with Jonathan Rich where founders can ask questions about funding, valuation, dilution, due diligence, P&L, Cash Flow, & more!
Jonathan answers questions about:
Diligence
Valuation(s)
Financials
Presentations
Corporate and Business Strategy Discussions
Organizational Structure/Governance/ Best Practices
Soft Skills/Presentation Prep and Coaching
About Jonathan Rich
Jonathan Rich is a 30-year veteran of investment banking at mid-size financial services firms, working with private and public companies facilitating raising capital and advisory work. Throughout his career, Jonathan has raised over $6 billion in equity and debt capital for private and public companies as private placements, IPOs, follow-on investments, etc. Jonathan has successfully worked with over 500 unique companies across the Consumer, Healthcare, and Technology sectors, and during his career has reviewed more than 10,000 business plans, myriad financial models, corporate governance structures, brand positioning statements, and market messaging.
Space Chatter
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Founder-only forum & Ask Tom Anything!
Founders have told us they want a chance to talk to each other, ask questions and share learnings! This is a monthly meet-up just for founders to talk to each other!
When you register, just let us know what you are interested in talking about. Then, Tom and Susan will be there to host the event, keep the satellites orbiting, and the radar tuned to make sure everyone gets picked up and heard. This is your chance to talk to each other as members of the Brandjectory network - a chance to help each other!
Finding and Hiring Talent for Emerging Brands Webinar with Dustin Cherry
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Dustin Cherry from Force Brands will be joining us this month to inform new and emerging brands on how to find and hire talent!
Founder/Investor Meet-Up
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TOPIC
No Topic this month! This will be just a general meet-up with post-event networking sessions!
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Space Lab (Ecommerce/Fullfilment) with Mike Hornigold
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Mike Hornigold, from Deep Blue Commerce, is joining us to answer your Ecommerce and fulfillment questions at this month’s second special Space Lab!
Space Chatter
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We also offer Brandjectory Test Flight subscriptions so that you can attend single events.
Founders have told us they want a chance to talk to each other, ask questions and share learnings! This is a monthly meet-up just for founders to talk to each other!
When you register, just let us know what you are interested in talking about. Then, Tom and Susan will be there to host the event, keep the satellites orbiting, and the radar tuned to make sure everyone gets picked up and heard. This is your chance to talk to each other as members of the Brandjectory network - a chance to help each other!
Space Walk with Kelly Bottenfield
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Join us for our June Space Walk with Kelly Bottenfield, Co-Founder and CEO at K & C Ventures LLC!
Five founders will get the opportunity for a private practice pitch session with an investor. The founder will have 7 minutes to pitch, then get feedback from the investor. If the founder wishes, we will record the session for the founder's benefit.
Working with Athletes Webinar
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Working with Athletes - the ins & outs of sponsorships, investments, marketing, ambassadors, relationships with Peter Horne from Atheletes First!
Founder/Investor Meet-Up
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TOPIC
How do investors evaluate new/hot trends in products - be it category, flavor, ingredient, social media hype, etc, when there is little data on acceptance or use.
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Space Lab with Marshall Lebovits
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Marshall Lebovits, Debt Financing Specialist at Asset Based Funding Solutions, is joining us to answer your Debt Financing questions at this month’s Space Lab.
Space Lab with Jonathan Rich
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We also offer Brandjectory Test Flight subscriptions so that you can attend single events.
Brandjectory’s Space Lab is a monthly classroom Q&A with Jonathan Rich where founders can ask questions about funding, valuation, dilution, due diligence, P&L, Cash Flow, & more!
Jonathan answers questions about:
Diligence
Valuation(s)
Financials
Presentations
Corporate and Business Strategy Discussions
Organizational Structure/Governance/ Best Practices
Soft Skills/Presentation Prep and Coaching
About Jonathan Rich
Jonathan Rich is a 30-year veteran of investment banking at mid-size financial services firms, working with private and public companies facilitating raising capital and advisory work. Throughout his career, Jonathan has raised over $6 billion in equity and debt capital for private and public companies as private placements, IPOs, follow-on investments, etc. Jonathan has successfully worked with over 500 unique companies across the Consumer, Healthcare, and Technology sectors, and during his career has reviewed more than 10,000 business plans, myriad financial models, corporate governance structures, brand positioning statements, and market messaging.
Space Chatter
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Become a Brandjectory subscriber to get your invite today! We also offer Brandjectory Test Flight subscriptions so that you can attend single events.
Space Chatter is our founder-to-founder wisdom sharing session, PLUS, ask Tom anything!
Founders have told us they want a chance to talk to each other, ask questions and share learnings! This is a monthly meet-up just for founders to talk to each other!
When you register, just let us know what you are interested in talking about. Then, Tom and Susan will be there to host the event, keep the satellites orbiting, and the radar tuned to make sure everyone gets picked up and heard. This is your chance to talk to each other as members of the Brandjectory network - a chance to help each other!
Space Toolbox with Stephanie Riederman
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Our next Space Mechanic is Stephanie Riederman, Co-Founder and Partner at Challenger Brand Group, and she is ready to answer your questions about your business!
Stephanie can handle questions about growth & go-to-market strategies, product innovation & introduction, brand strategy, item performance & more.
At SPACE TOOLBOX, each founder will get to work ONE-ON-ONE with a CPG Investor or Industry Expert on a REAL-TIME problem the founder is experiencing! This is an intensive problem-solving session where an investor or expert will provide substantial help & guidance to the brand founder!
Space Walk with Peyton Spolansky
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Join us for our May Space Walk with Peyton Spolansky, Investment Analyst at Melitas Ventures!
Five founders will get the opportunity for a private practice pitch session with an investor. The founder will have 7 minutes to pitch, then get feedback from the investor. If the founder wishes, we will record the session for the founder's benefit.
