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SUMMARY:Austin Startup Week
DESCRIPTION:Austin will be the epicenter of the CPG world May 5-9! Austin Consumer Week is a packed with activities focused on CPG\, with some of the industry’s top leaders heading to Austin for the event. \nSKU is proud to be one of the sponsors of this incredible week. Some of the highlights include: \nMay 5\nConsumer VC Live (4 p.m.):​ Mike Gelb will host a live podcast conversation with CPG legends Clayton Christopher and Brian Goldberg\, both managing partners at Astō Consumer Partners. Clayton is the co-founder of SKU and also founded Sweet Leaf Tea Co. (acquired by Nestlé)\, Deep Eddy Vodka (acquired by Heaven Hill Distilleries)\, and Waterloo Sparkling Water (acquired by Flexis Capital) and co-founder and former Managing Partner at CAVU VENTURES LLC.\nRequest to Join here  \nMay 6\nBevNET.com Taste Radio Meetup (5-7 p.m.): The meetup at Torchy’s Tacos will feature two hours of live podcast recordings and industry networking\, as well as adult and non-alcoholic beverages\, and appetizers. Join the Producer & Editor of Taste Radio\, Ray Latif\, and Taste Radio co-hosts John Craven\, Jacqui Brugliera and Mike Schneider\, along with industry professionals within the food\, beverage\, beer and beyond industries. SKU is a co-sponsor of this event.\nRSVP here \nMay 6\nKS WELI End of Year Celebration 2025 (9 a.m.): The Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (KS WELI) at The University of Texas at Austin strives to strengthen the next generation of leaders who will change the world in business and beyond.\nRSVP here \nMay 7\n2025 iFlyVC Consumer Summit (9 a.m.): This is a premier gathering of consumer innovators\, founders\, and investors from across the United States.\nThis day-long summit will feature engaging keynotes\, thought-provoking panels\, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and inspiration among attendees. Join us as we soar into the future of consumer innovation!\nRSVP here \nMay 8\nTurn Up! CPG Happy Hour (5-7 p.m.: SKU\, Willpower and Marc Nathan are teaming up to present the launch of TexasCPG.org at a casual CPG Community Happy Hour and brand showcase.\nGet ticket here \nSee details about all of the week’s activities here.
URL:https://sku.is/event/austin-startup-week/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:SKU Spring '25 CPG Showcase Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:SKU\, the nation’s leading CPG accelerator\, will celebrate the culmination of the Spring ’25 Track with an in-person event in Austin on Tue\, May 20th  from 4:30-9:00 PM at Robert B. Rowling Hall at the University of Texas McComb’s School of Business. RSVP here to attend the event – one of the industry’s premiere pitch events. \nThe SKU Showcase provides an opportunity for founders to present to an audience of CPG leaders from around the country\, integrating all they have learned during the immersive 12-week program. The  founders participate in weekly classes led by industry experts\, covering essential topics for CPG entrepreneurs\, including channel strategy\, branding\, packaging\, labeling and safety\, operations\, and fundraising. \nThe eight Spring ‘25 Track brands are: \nFairly Nuts: Founded by Julie Wolf\, FairlyNuts offers a carnival of delicious trail mixes made from  in-house roasted mixes of nuts\, all packaged sustainably.   \ngood dirt: Founded by c good dirt® is a delicious low-sugar sparkling beverage brand using mushrooms and fiber for optimal digestive support and overall well-being. \nKobi: Founded by Siôn Owen\, Kobi makes better body care products for kids and teens designed specifically for the more sensitive skin that young people have. Kobi currently offers kid-friendly deodorant\, face wash\, body wash\, and foot spray\, with more products in the works. \nNiramaya: Founded by Mehek Khera\, Niramaya is an Indian-American snack food brand that brings healthy\, grain free snacks with bold flavors that everyone can enjoy at any time of the day. They have a line of 3 versatile dips and 4 flavors of Naan Pretzels. \nPetPax Co: Founded by Anthony Gatti and Nathan Ruff-Williams\, PetPax is revolutionizing pet wellness with fast-acting\, science-backed supplements designed for convenience and effectiveness. \npi00a: Founded by Rylan\, Russ\, Melody and Tasyia Stein\, pi00a is a Deaf and CODA family owned business that specializes in handcrafted frozen Asian-inspired Neapolitan pizzas. Their mission is to create job opportunities for the Deaf community. \nRookie’s: Founded by Jordan and Holly Nickerson\, Rookie’s seeks to create “memorable dessert experiences” through its handcrafted ice cream and cookie sandwiches. \nSaint Rocco’s Treats: Founded by brothers Kaleb and Kolby Rush\, Saint Rocco’s makes human-grade dog treats\, meal toppers and food.
URL:https://sku.is/event/sku-spring-25-cpg-showcase-pitch-event/
LOCATION:Robert B. Rowling Hall at the University of Texas McComb’s School of Business\, 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pitch Event
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