In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Roman Kirsch interviews Jacob Westerberg, Co-Founder of JUNIPER, a Swedish direct-to-consumer bedding and home goods brand. Jacob and his wife built JUNIPER from a honeymoon hotel experience into a profitable business that's expanded from bed linens into towels, soaps, and consumables. Their journey reveals crucial insights about working capital management, founder-led marketing, and the evolution from single-product focus to category expansion. Through strategic product development and performance marketing optimization, they've maintained profitability while building a premium brand that commands €200+ average order values in a commoditized market.

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Andres Figueira interviews Nick Brackenbury, Co-founder and CEO of NearSt. NearSt is revolutionizing the retail landscape by connecting the world's local inventory to the web, bridging the critical gap between online discovery and offline purchasing. With over a billion stock updates flowing through their platform daily, NearSt is tackling one of retail's biggest challenges: making 95% of products currently invisible to online consumers discoverable through digital channels. Through partnerships with Google, Facebook, and last-mile delivery providers, they're helping mid-market and small retailers compete in an increasingly digital world while preserving the value of physical retail spaces.

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Brett Stapper interviews Deeannah Seymour, CEO and Co-Founder of pH-D Feminine Health. After 20 years in pharma, Seymour launched pH-D in 2014 to commercialize boric acid vaginal suppositories - a product that existed only through compounding pharmacies despite being frequently recommended by OB-GYNs. Within six months of launching on Amazon, the product became the bestseller in its category, driven by evangelical customer reviews and a healthcare professional marketing strategy that established pH-D as the #1 doctor-recommended brand. Today, pH-D operates across 55,000+ retail locations while maintaining its woman-owned certification and bootstrapped status.

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Andres Figueira interviews Ferran Belmonte, VP of Growth Marketing at June. June is revolutionizing the rental market in major US metros by creating a flexible, technology-driven platform that serves students and young professionals seeking mid-to-long-term housing solutions. Through innovative approaches to automation, data-driven testing, and strategic partnerships, Ferran has built a marketing machine that addresses the complex needs of international students and young professionals navigating America's rigid rental market. His journey from hotel operations to retail marketing to prop tech showcases how cross-industry experience can drive breakthrough marketing strategies in traditionally stagnant sectors.

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Brett Stapper interviews Daricus Releford, CEO and Co-Founder of StoreCash. StoreCash is disrupting the cashback space by maximizing customer returns through a subscription model that delivers 7-15% savings across 400+ major retailers. Unlike traditional cashback platforms that keep a portion of merchant commissions, StoreCash passes maximum value to customers for a $24 annual fee. The company has reached nearly $1M ARR by targeting budget-conscious consumers, primarily women aged 30-36, many of whom are mothers. Through strategic paid acquisition and market education, Daricus has built a sustainable consumer fintech business while navigating the unique challenges of mobile app monetization.

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Brett Stapper interviews Hannah Keyser, Vice President of Marketing at Scenthound. Scenthound is disrupting the pet care industry by creating a membership-based model focused on routine hygiene and wellness care for dogs - addressing a gap between traditional grooming (focused on aesthetics) and basic health maintenance that every dog needs. Through their innovative franchise model and community-driven marketing approach, they've built a scalable business that transforms how pet parents think about dog care while creating viral sharing opportunities around pet health "report cards."

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Roman Kirsch interviews Julia Lirio, Marketing Director at roadsurfer. roadsurfer is transforming the camping and van life experience across 14 countries by positioning camping as a hip, young lifestyle choice rather than a niche hobby for retirees. Operating in the fast-growing outdoor recreation market, roadsurfer offers camper rentals, camping spots, long-term rentals, and van sales through a brand that makes outdoor adventures accessible and Instagram-worthy. Julia shares how her team navigates the challenge of matching elevated consumer expectations with the reality of van life, while scaling marketing operations across diverse international markets with a centralized approach.

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Roman Kirsch interviews Mat Megens, Founder of HyperJar. HyperJar is transforming how consumers manage their spending through behavioral psychology and gamified saving mechanics. Starting from a supply chain financing concept, the company evolved into a consumer spending app that helps people avoid debt and spend more intentionally. With nearly 700,000 customers, HyperJar has achieved remarkable organic growth primarily through word-of-mouth and credible influencer endorsements, while building sticky retention through shared money features that create network effects.

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Roman Kirsch interviews Nelly Voukaki, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer at Looper Insights. Looper Insights revolutionized how major entertainment studios track and optimize their content placement across streaming platforms, connected devices, and digital storefronts. Starting from a compliance problem in transactional stores, Nelly and her team built a platform that monitors pricing, availability, and merchandising placement for thousands of titles across 30+ countries and multiple platforms. Through innovative hardware solutions that mimic human behavior to track connected TV interfaces, they provided studios with unprecedented visibility into how their content competes for attention in the streaming ecosystem.

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Roman Kirsch interviews Nelly Voukaki, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer at Looper Insights. Looper Insights revolutionized how major entertainment studios track and optimize their content placement across streaming platforms, connected devices, and digital storefronts. Starting from a compliance problem in transactional stores, Nelly and her team built a platform that monitors pricing, availability, and merchandising placement for thousands of titles across 30+ countries and multiple platforms. Through innovative hardware solutions that mimic human behavior to track connected TV interfaces, they provided studios with unprecedented visibility into how their content competes for attention in the streaming ecosystem.