SKU provides an ecosystem that creates lasting change in CPG by providing all the resources founders need to accelerate the growth of their brands. SKU’s world-class program is driven by a community of the nation’s top CPG leaders, successful founders and industry experts. Our intensive programs offer best-in-class education, hand-picked teams of mentors and access to retailers and investors – all dedicated to building brands that change lives.
A year later, the alums of SKU Elevate ’21 share their progress.
Tydo traveled to Austin, gathering the founders/operators 14 Austin-based food and beverage and gathered some key insights.
We’ve identified a six key considerations that are set to shape the CPG space in the second half of 2022, so that you can align your marketing strategies with current (and future) consumer demand.
SKU Elevate – a track for small BIPOC-led CPG brands – kicks off this month with innovative brands ranging from gourmet overnight oatmeal to underwear for menstruating women..
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“I felt SERIOUSLY taken care of by my mentor team throughout the entire program. The mentors are the bees knees and give a ton of the founders. I would whole heartedly recommend the SKU program for any entrepreneur who is serious about scaling their CPG business.”
“I can enthusiastically say that Kif’s time in SKU has been transformational. It’s essentially a specialized, expedited business school for CPG founders. I knew it would be an incredible asset but I could have never predicted the incredible level of support, knowledge and critical connections that it has afforded. Every emerging brand could benefit in my mind.
“The curriculum and expertise within the SKU community brought me a new level of confidence as an entrepreneur. By the end of the program I felt like I had laser focused my brand message and established a solid growth strategy. I highly recommend SKU if you’re ready to take your business to the next level.”
“Being in the SKU program turned my business upside down! BUT in the best way possible. My mentors pushed me to not only be good, but to be GREAT! I was guided along the 12 weeks with so much industry knowledge, input and guidance to make really hard decisions. Ohh! Foods 2.0 is launching soon; with our new packaging that aligns better with the market and allows us to add incremental growth to the category. I am excited to execute the milestones we have set and make Inclusive Snacking a reality to millions!”
You are a consumer product startup with traction and market validation, ready to take the next steps to scale.
