LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brand discovery platform, FounderMade, returned to the West coast, hosting a two-day program. First was the Executive Summit presented by Amazon, an invite-only, executive networking event that brought together 100+ Founders and C-level executives from high growth consumer brands looking for thought leadership and resources to help them scale. Speakers included Parachute Home Founder Ariel Kaye, and Schmidt’s Naturals Founder Jaime Schmidt, and more.
The Innovation Show was presented by Hawke Media, which brought together 1000+ innovative brands, retailers, distributors and investors, in the CPG space for unprecedented access to networking, product discovery and leadership-led education. During the all-day event, FounderMade's curated brand roster made powerful connections while business leaders introduced new products and services. A full day of exciting conversations with Miranda Kerr, Founder & CEO Kora Organics, Laird Hamilton & Gabby Reece, Co-Founders Laird Superfood + Laird Apparel, Amanda Chantal Bacon, Founder & CEO Moon Juice, Pourri Founder & CEO Suzy Batiz, Lukas Derksen, co-founder Squared Circles, Anthony Anderson, Founder AC Barbeque, Erik Huberman, CEO Hawke Media, Meghan Asha, CEO FounderMade, Gold Medal Olympian Kendall Ellis and Rachel Zoe, CEO Rachel Zoe Inc.
This year, FounderMade also introduced its inaugural Innovation Awards, with honorees hailing from brands and companies that are shaping the industry and innovating game-changing new products and ideas. Categories include Innovative Startup, Best in Beauty, Best in Food & Beverage, and Best in Wellness & Home. Brands recognized onstage with founders sharing their journey included Chrissy Teigen, Founder of Cravings; Kelly Slater and Lukas Derksen, co-Founders of Freaks of Nature; Jay Small, co-Founder of Arey; and Max Dresse, Founder of Bellway.
Chase Ink hosted next-generation brands & solutions disrupting the CPG and D2C market through demos, launches, and founder-led booths. The Innovation Lounge showcased some of the most exciting emerging brands including Three Gem Teas, Our Spare Change, Virgin Raw Foods, DeAndra Craigman Studios, Pond Los Angeles, and Doc& Glo founded by tennis champion Sloan Stephens.
About FounderMade
FounderMade is a platform for brand innovators of tomorrow, with a focus on curated virtual and live event experiences. Their unique ecosystem provides access to brands and solution discovery that propels businesses forward –from pre-revenue to enterprise.
About Hawke Media
Hawke Media was founded on the idea that every modern business needs a CMO-level expert to lead its marketing efforts. That’s why we create customized, performance-driven solutions around your unique business, helping you to launch, scale, and invigorate your brand.
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