Show off your latest innovation at our Emerging Brand Spotlight and get noticed by top investors, retailers, and M&A execs. We’ll pick 6 finalists to take to the stage and present a 5 minute pitch to our full audience!
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Selection Committee:
Sean Frazier
Managing Partner
1731 Management
Deborah Benton
Founder & Managing Partner
Willow Growth Partners
Aarti Kapoor
Partner
VMG Partners
Aarti Kapoor is a Partner at VMG Partners, a growth equity investment firm focused on partnering with high-growth consumer and retail companies, and brings 18 years of experience in high-growth consumer and retail across principal investing and M&A / capital markets advisory. Kapoor was formerly CEO of VMG-affiliated special purpose acquisition company, VMG Consumer Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:VMGA), from June 2021 to May 2023. Prior to joining VMG Partners, Kapoor was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs where she was integral to the disruptive growth effort within consumer and retail investment banking, growing the firm’s coverage of leisure, lifestyle, and wellness brands. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, she was an investment banker at Moelis & Company where she built one of Wall Street’s first coverage platforms focused on the health and wellness industry. Aarti has been recognized for her work in consumer and retail dealmaking by various publications, listed to "Forbes 30 Under 30" in Finance and Business Insider's "Rising Stars" of Wall Street, and featured in Bloomberg, CNBC, Yahoo! Finance and more. Aarti is based in New York, NY.
Jenna Jackson
Partner
CAVU Consumer Partners
Cut through the hype and gain practical applications and strategies to supercharge your tracking, forecasting, and operations. We’ll unveil the latest tech for greater efficiency, smarter decision making, and tangible ROI.
Chris Lucas
Head of Business Development
Rabot
Seeking a financially sound path to sustainability that wins with today’s value-driven customers and retailers? Hear from the brands who’ve been there, as they discuss resourceful solutions in packaging, formulation, ingredients, and beyond, benefitting both the planet and their bottom line.
Priscilla Tsai
CEO & Founder
cocokind
Strategically scale your beauty brand and pave the way for acquisition. Exiting experts cover the common mistakes to avoid and the crucial steps to attract the right buyers: hitting EBITDA goals, smart financial planning, and leveraging key partnerships for a seamless and successful sale.
Michael Pihowich
Partner
Baker Tilly
Nicolas Geiger
Group Business Development Executive Americas
L’Occitane
Founders at all stages, this is your opportunity to engage directly with investors during a relaxed breakfast focused on funding. Come prepared with your questions and leave with actionable insights tailored to your brand's growth journey.
Quick Box // Leaders in Marketing Excellence // Leaders in Operational Excellence
QuickBox
Website: https://www.quickbox.com/
QuickBox revolutionizes e-commerce fulfillment using innovative reporting technology, a committed client services team, and superior order processing skills. With fulfillment centers in Carson, CA, Denver, CO, Atlanta, GA, and Wayne, NJ, QuickBox allows your brand to reach customers quickly, reducing inventory errors and shipping delays. Our locations offer tailor-made warehousing solutions, ensuring reliable and economical order fulfillment, inventory management, and shipping. Expect enhanced productivity and streamlined operations with QuickBox.
Our awards elevate visionary brands, disruptors, and sustainability heroes, hosting a celebration that empowers the entire beauty community.
Awards Committee:
Akshay Talati
Chief Innovation Officer
Supergoop!
Carla Ruiz
Senior Vice President, Global M&A
Shiseido Group