#214 - Founders & Funders: The Early Stage Investor Event of the Year

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Startup CPG Operations and Finance Correspondent Hannah Dittman, and Simon Solis-Cohen, Founder of Huxley,to discuss Founders & Funders — Startup CPG’s largest event to date. They explore how the event was created to connect the most active early-stage investors with top emerging brands through curated one-on-one meetings, insightful panels, and exceptional networking opportunities.

Hannah draws on her venture capital experience to share what investors prioritize in early-stage consumer brands and how founders can prepare to stand out. Simon brings the founder’s perspective, emphasizing the value of building authentic investor relationships early and sharing lessons from launching Huxley, a better-for-you energy drink brand.

Tune in now and learn how to position your brand for fundraising success!

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Listen in as they share about:

• What is Founders & Funders
• Attendee Lineup
• Investor Lineup & Highlights
• Key Panel Discussions
• Event Design & Matchmaking
• Fundraising Insights & Challenges
• Founder’s Perspective (Simon Solis-Cohen, Huxley)
• Advice for Brands Applying to Founders & Funders

Episode Links:
Website:https://drinkhuxley.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-solis-cohen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-dittman-011b844b/ 

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