COMMUNITY
Join our FREE SLACK COMMUNITY to receive and share on-the-spot advice, learnings, industry news + data, and support. While you’re there, learn about + join us at upcoming in-person meet-ups in your local community or at industry events.
Steps
While we are lucky to bring our international community together virtually in many ways, we are equally passionate about helping you find your local community of CPGers. In our 10 city hubs, we host regular meet-ups and networking events to bring your relationships off-screen. Whether you’re bonding over the coolest new brands or local foodie faves, our events are a great opportunity to find likeminded individuals and build meaningful connections — over an (emerging) bev, of course.
We’re firm believers in the unstoppable power of RELATIONSHIPS – so we help you form connections both online and IRL.
We host in-person events across the country. Come join us for the next one in your local community!
Events
“It’s imperative for young CPG brands to support each other. Startup CPG has provided THE forum for this over the past two years. It’s hard to understate how critical this has been during Baozza’s launch process.”
Co-Founder
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Baozza!
“It’s imperative for young CPG brands to support each other. Startup CPG has provided THE forum for this over the past two years. It’s hard to understate how critical this has been during Baozza’s launch process.”
Co-Founder
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Baozza!
Being a brand owner in Chicago is like being part of a big, quirky family—where everyone’s got your back and is just as passionate about local business as you are. As the Community Leader for the Chicago chapter of Startup CPG, I’ve had the joy of connecting some seriously awesome people who, together, make magic happen. The energy here? Absolutely electric! It’s inspiring to watch our community not just support but challenge each other to push boundaries. Honestly, there’s nothing better than bringing people together and seeing what sparks fly. I’m thrilled to be in the middle of it all!
Chicago Co-leader
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Undressed Snacks
Being a brand owner in Chicago is like being part of a big, quirky family—where everyone’s got your back and is just as passionate about local business as you are. As the Community Leader for the Chicago chapter of Startup CPG, I’ve had the joy of connecting some seriously awesome people who, together, make magic happen. The energy here? Absolutely electric! It’s inspiring to watch our community not just support but challenge each other to push boundaries. Honestly, there’s nothing better than bringing people together and seeing what sparks fly. I’m thrilled to be in the middle of it all!
Chicago Co-leader
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Undressed Snacks
“Leading the Startup CPG New York chapter has been an incredible experience. Building a community of supportive CPG professionals has not only helped me grow my network but also opened doors to exciting opportunities. Startup CPG is the perfect platform to connect with industry leaders, share knowledge, and accelerate your career. If you’re passionate about CPG and want to make a real impact, being a leader is a great way to do that.”
NYC Co-Leader
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Flip
“Leading the Startup CPG New York chapter has been an incredible experience. Building a community of supportive CPG professionals has not only helped me grow my network but also opened doors to exciting opportunities. Startup CPG is the perfect platform to connect with industry leaders, share knowledge, and accelerate your career. If you’re passionate about CPG and want to make a real impact, being a leader is a great way to do that.”
NYC Co-Leader
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Flip
This company, their podcast, their webinars, their lists, their slack community… It almost feels like cheating if you’re a founder of a CPG company. I’ve connected with so many critical resources. For example, I’m saving 50-200% on shipping after signing up for a resource they recommended!! My margins have never looked so good! I nearly cried when I saw the numbers. I no longer feel like I’m living on an island winging it. Thank you SO SO much!!
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This company, their podcast, their webinars, their lists, their slack community… It almost feels like cheating if you’re a founder of a CPG company. I’ve connected with so many critical resources. For example, I’m saving 50-200% on shipping after signing up for a resource they recommended!! My margins have never looked so good! I nearly cried when I saw the numbers. I no longer feel like I’m living on an island winging it. Thank you SO SO much!!
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“Startup CPG has been instrumental in getting my brand off the ground. I’ve met so many helpful people who fill my knowledge gaps and gained a community of friends who are all going through the same thing. I recommend it to every CPG entrepreneur I meet.”
Founder
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Buzzkill Wines
“Startup CPG has been instrumental in getting my brand off the ground. I’ve met so many helpful people who fill my knowledge gaps and gained a community of friends who are all going through the same thing. I recommend it to every CPG entrepreneur I meet.”
Founder
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Buzzkill Wines
“Startup CPG is THE BEST! Paul and I are new to food and new to CPG so having a tight community who is so engaging is incredible. I get so pumped everytime we have the chance to be a part of an event – in 2022 AWSM Sauce won a Shelfie Award in the Best Condiment category which included a table at an Expo East event and we put on a show!”
Founder
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AWSM Sauce
“Startup CPG is THE BEST! Paul and I are new to food and new to CPG so having a tight community who is so engaging is incredible. I get so pumped everytime we have the chance to be a part of an event – in 2022 AWSM Sauce won a Shelfie Award in the Best Condiment category which included a table at an Expo East event and we put on a show!”
Founder
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AWSM Sauce
This has been an invaluable resource. I love that they bring on experts to take deep dives on every topic imaginable. Whenever a new challenge comes up or there’s a topic I want to learn more about, I check here first!
I was particularly impressed with the recent Meta Ads episode and felt that Daniel knew all the right, juicy questions to ask. I love that all learnings and tips are in the specific context of CPG, which makes them transferable and actionable. Thank you, StartupCPG!
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This has been an invaluable resource. I love that they bring on experts to take deep dives on every topic imaginable. Whenever a new challenge comes up or there’s a topic I want to learn more about, I check here first!
I was particularly impressed with the recent Meta Ads episode and felt that Daniel knew all the right, juicy questions to ask. I love that all learnings and tips are in the specific context of CPG, which makes them transferable and actionable. Thank you, StartupCPG!
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