To celebrate Summer Fancy Food, you are cordially invited to our poshest Startup CPG Founder Dinner yet where 100 founders will convene to connect, share insights, and learn from one another over drinks and NYC's finest slices! Additional appetizers will be provided by FreshDirect and dessert will be provided by Magnolia Bakery!

This dinner will be a standing room gathering in Maxwell Social's chic Tribeca social club space. We'll have the Grand Room all to ourselves! You'll have the opportunity to introduce yourself, break off to chat in small groups, and leave with valuable lessons learned.

Heads up: we'll have plenty of VIPs in attendance from buyers, investors, to media.

Featured Guests:

• Roger Hechema, Snackwise
• Steve Toves, Snackwise
• Andrew Reynolds, RCV Partners
• Robert Johnson, New Seasons
• Katy Ludwig, Northwest Grocers
• Hugh Rosen, Gus's Community Market
• Luciana Villanueva, Gus's Community Market
• Darren Viscount, Bristol Farms
• Glenn Cunningham, Village Supermarkets (Wakefern)
• Joe Hoppman, Gopuff
• Lily Feldman, Gopuff
• Peyton Spolansky, Melitas Ventures
• Alexa Weaver, Fresh Direct
• Melani De Guzman, Fresh Direct
• Loan Heilner, Fresh Direct
• Abby Wizel, Fresh Direct
• Jonas Mendoza, Fresh Direct
• Jullian Goncalves, Fresh Direct
• Lysa Teal, Specialty Food Association
• Mary Beth Vultee, Specialty Food Association
• Kasey Blueitt, Meijer
• Travis Reams, Meijer
• John Lane, Raley's
• Evelyn Miliate, Raley's
• Lindsay Grob, Raley's
• Levi Wingo, Raley's

Remember to bring samples to share with other founders and buyers! We'll handle the food and drink (open bar).

Arrive early to get checked in, grab a drink, and start meeting other founders!

Please note: this event is only open to CPG brand founders and their teams only– not service providers, fractional consultants, or brokers.

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