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Rachel Krupa, a 20-year veteran in the CPG space, created The Goods Mart to offer healthier, environmentally friendly products. Featured on the Today show for her “snack swaps,” Rachel’s journey from personal passion to establishing a community-based enterprise is inspiring. Since 2018, The Goods Mart has grown to three NYC locations, showcasing sustainable, better-for-you products from lesser-known brands.
Natalie Mariduena is a 27 year old lifestyle creator and entrepreneur who has become the "Internet's Girl Next Door," accumulating over 3.5 million Instagram followers @NatalieNoel and was just appointed President of YouTube sensation David Dobrik company, David Dobrik LLC. She has a great story of being childhood friends with the YouTube star, moving to LA to be his assistant, and making a name for herself.
Mari began sharing her fitness journey online in 2017, using proceeds from a $5 Instagram workout guide to launch Bloom. The brand gained fame for its Greens & Superfoods Blend, going viral on TikTok and securing top spots at retailers like Target and Walmart. With a rapidly growing social media following and top-selling status on Amazon, Bloom is celebrated on LinkedIn's Top Startups 2023 list. Mari continues her wellness mission through her podcast, Pursuit of Wellness, exploring topics from nutrition to mental health.
Tammy's mission with Carrot is to make fertility care accessible and affordable, especially in the workplace. In just six years, Carrot has transformed the fertility healthcare landscape, nearly doubling its customer base to over 800 by the end of 2022. This growth highlights the rising demand for fertility healthcare and its resilience despite economic challenges.
Jan & Coabi, formerly of Trunk Club, launched a travel app in 2021 that simplifies trip planning with recommendations from friends and influencers. Inspired by a taxing trip to London, Out of Office aims to enhance travel experiences with ease and beauty. In 2022 we raised $5M total (3.5M round + 1.6M round) investors including Brian Kelly, Steven Galanis, and Chris Brown (former CPO of Orbitz) to democratize travel planning further.
Since her teenage years, Tonya has pursued a healing journey focused on natural empowerment through nutrition and lifestyle. Her passion lies at the crossroads of science and spirituality, merging western and eastern modalities. With studies in holistic nutrition, yogic science, and a B.Sc. in Nutrition and Nutraceutical Sciences, Tonya embodies a holistic approach to well-being. Certified in Kundalini yoga, meditation, and Reiki healing, she founded Rainbo in 2018, driven by her belief in the transformative power of mushrooms and nature. Tonya aims to showcase the symbiotic relationship between fungi and human health, advocating for their pivotal role in fostering long-term harmony for individuals and the planet.
Mia Funt, Co-Founder & President of ByHeart, leads the only female-led infant formula company in the US. Amidst a formula shortage crisis in March 2022, Mia and her brother Ron Belldegrun launched ByHeart. Mia's leadership has been pivotal, providing support to parents and engaging with President Biden on lasting solutions. With three children of her own, Mia oversaw ByHeart's rapid production expansion, meeting 15 times the initial demand projection. Opting for a five-year investment in their production facility distinguishes ByHeart from other new entrants relying on third-party manufacturers.
Amy Spurling is the Founder and CEO of Compt, a company specializing in HR software. Their platform enables companies to offer personalized perks that comply with tax regulations and cater to global teams. With extensive experience, including three CFO and two COO roles, Amy emphasizes the importance of supporting employees for enhanced company performance. Over her nearly two-decade career in executive positions at venture-backed firms, she has successfully secured over ten rounds of financing totaling more than $200 million and completed two acquisitions.
Aye Moah, CEO and co-founder of email and calendar productivity suite Boomerang, bootstrapped her business more than ten years ago, foregoing the initial ‘rat race’ tech start-ups had to endure to secure a meeting with established VC’s, and it worked - Boomerang now has 2M+active users, 7 secured patents, corporate customers like Square, Twitter, and Lyft, and years of profitability.
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