NOSH Live Summer 2017 — Agenda

MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2017

1. 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

   Registration, Breakfast & Networking

2. 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM

   Welcome Remarks

3. 9:05 AM – 9:40 AM

   The Power of Focus for Growing Brands

   • James Richardson, Senior VP of Knowledge and Innovation (Hartman Group)
4. 9:40 AM – 10:05 AM

   Perfecting Products, Building Teams, Romancing Brands

   • Jason Cohen, Founder/Co-CEO (Halen Brands)
5. 10:05 AM – 10:30 AM

   The Rules to Rapid Growth, From Chobani to La Colombe

   • Kyle O’Brien, EVP of Sales (La Colombe)
6. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

   Networking Break & Livestream Lounge

7. 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM

   Getting to "Good" from "Good for You"

   • Brian Rudolph, Co-Founder (Banza)
8. 11:20 AM – 11:45 AM

   Big Isn't All Bad: What Small Brands Can Learn from the Big Food Companies

   • Liz Myslik, CEO, Fresca Brands (CMO, Fresca Foods Inc.)
9. 11:45 AM – 12:05 PM

   Grocery: The Store As Lens

   • Michael Ruhlman, Author (Grocery: The Buying and Selling of Food in America)
10. 12:05 PM – 12:30 PM

    Platforming a Business to Create Exponential Value

    • Andrew Whitman, Managing Partner (2X Consumer Products Growth Partners)
11. 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

    Lunch, Sample Station, Livestream Lounge, and Networking

12. 1:30 PM – 1:50 PM

    Trendspotting in Whole Foods Market

    • John Lawson, Regional Grocery Buyer (Whole Foods Market)
13. 1:50 PM – 2:15 PM

    Breaking the Established Partnership Paradigm

    • Jeremy Isenberg, President (Chex Finer Foods)
14. 2:15 PM – 2:35 PM

    Balancing Resources in the Cookie Avalanche

    • Maura Mottolese, CEO (Tate's Bake Shop)
15. 2:35 PM – 3:20 PM

    NOSH Summer 2017 Pitch Slam, Presented by ADM

    Featuring:

    • Mark Rainey, Vice President, Global Food Marketing, ADM
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    • Jason Cohen, Founder/CEO, Halen Brands
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    • Deb Hannah, Director, Retail Branded Partnerships, Starbucks
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    • Tom Spier, Founder and Managing Partner, Boulder Food Group

     

16. 2:35 PM – 2:50 PM

    NOSH Live Summer 2017 Pitch Slam: Cali'flour

17. 2:50 PM – 2:55 PM

    NOSH Live Summer 2017 Pitch Slam: Bronx Hot Sauce

18. 2:55 PM – 3:00 PM

    NOSH Live Summer 2017 Pitch Slam: Zesty Z

19. 3:00 PM – 3:05 PM

    NOSH Live Summer 2017 Pitch Slam: Beared Brothers

20. 3:05 PM – 3:20 PM

    NOSH Live Summer 2017 Pitch Slam: Partake Foods

21. 3:20 PM – 3:45 PM

    Networking Break & Livestream Lounge

22. 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

    Deal Look-In 1: Growth Capital

    • Larry Kahn, Partner, Managing Director (Beechwood Capital)
23. 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM

    Deal Look-In 2: Scaling and Selling

    • Bill Shen, Director (Encore Consumer Capital)
24. 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM

    Deal Discussion: Exploring the Market

    • Bill Shen, Director (Encore Consumer Capital)
    • Larry Kahn, Partner, Managing Director (Beechwood Capital)
25. 4:30 PM – 4:50 PM

    The Winning Combo: Stores, Brokers, Investors and Buzz

    • Bill Weiland, Founder & CEO (Presence Marketing)
26. 4:50 PM – 5:00 PM

    Pitch Slam Winner Announcement and Conference End

27. 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

    NOSH Afterparty Powered by Food Force

    Location: Lovage Rooftop at 350 West 40th Street, New York, NY 10018

Please note that event agendas are subject to change.