We are thrilled to announce the 10 companies selected for the 8-week SKU M/O Track. The SKU M/O Track, which kicks off June 3rd, includes best-in-class CPG curriculum along with mentor teams. It is the second phase of M/O – a partnership between SKU and Naturally Austin that aims to level the playing field for BIPOC founders. The program will be led by veteran CPG leader Tauri Laws – Phillips.
Algo Dulce Foods: a company that makes all-natural flan founded by Jesse Mondragon
Jeany’s Ginger Elixer: a Caribbean inspired food and beverage company founded by Naijean Bernard, Ph
Ujamaa: a lightbulb company founded by Rob Jackson
Homescape Pets: a company that makes natural cat and dog supplements founded by Nana Pfeifer
WAJU: a line of sparkling waters made from fruit founded by Chris Oates
Hangio: a flexible hanger company founded by Ayodele Aigbe
Luv Fats Ice Cream: a small batch ice cream made with an avocado and coconut cream base founded by Chi Ndika
Funky Mello: a gourmet marshmallow company founded by Delisa and Zach Harper
Naturally Noah’s: a company that makes plant-based Vietnamese noodles founded by JimmyTay Trinh
Babka ATX: a company that makes handmade babkas founded by Sariel Brummer.
If you are interested in mentoring for the M/O Track, please apply here through May 20th.