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We are so excited to share with you the DC Startup & Tech Week 2024 schedule! If you are early stage to growth stage founder, entrepreneur, investor, or looking to work with startups we have 14 tracks of content with over 150 sessions, 250 speakers that have been curated for you.

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Keys to Success & Trends to Watch for Emerging CPG Brands: Industry Professionals, Advisors, and Distributors Share Their Wisdom
Monday October 21, 2024 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Capital Turnaround (Attic - Upstairs 2nd Floor)
A panel of long-time CPG industry professionals will discuss their experiences working for and/or with a variety of brands throughout their career, plus the state of the industry - the trends, the issues, the white space, and the future. Questions from the audience will be taken at the end.
Moderators
avatar for Colin Campbell

Colin Campbell

Director of Sales - East, KRAVE Jerky
I am an entrepreneurial sales, marketing, and communications leader that helps build innovative, ethical, & successful brands while managing field sales and merchandising teams, brokers, distributors, and retailers. I have over 20 years of diverse experience with consumer products... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Frank Zampardi

Frank Zampardi

Managing Partner, SIX60 Partners
Frank Zampardi is currently a Managing Partner with SIX60 Partners; a consulting and advising agency in the CPG community.Throughout his career, Frank has had held numerous leadership positions. Most recently he was Vice President of Sales at Peckish and Partner at AccelFoods (now... Read More →
avatar for Madeline Bachir

Madeline Bachir

Senior Innovation & Strategy Specialist, Nestle
Madeline has worked at both Startups and large CPGs. Her current role is focused on vetting the next big opportunity for Nestle through the power of the R+D Accelerator. In her role she leads teams through a 6-month process focused on taking an idea and developing an MVP to be tested... Read More →
avatar for Julia Raymond

Julia Raymond

Mid-Atlantic Director, Cureate
Julia is a sustainable food systems leader and advocate with fifteen years of experience leading and growing mission-driven organizations at the intersection of food, community and innovation. Prior to joining Cureate, Julia worked closely with food system stakeholders in Portland... Read More →
avatar for Matthew Alongi

Matthew Alongi

Regional Sales Manager, Rainforest Distribution
Matthew is the Mid Atlantic Regional Sales Manager for Rainforest Distribution and oversees the sales team, merchandising team, key retailer accounts & new brand onboarding. Rainforest is a full-service distributor focused on better-for-you, local & emerging brands servicing customers... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Capital Turnaround (Attic - Upstairs 2nd Floor) 700 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003
  Food & CPG Sub-Track

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