NOSH Live | Summer 2017 | Agenda

Print the agenda for Monday, June 12

Please note: All times US Eastern Time

• 8:00 AM-9:00 AM

  Registration, Breakfast & Networking

• 9:00 AM-9:05 AM

  Welcome Remarks

• 9:05 AM-9:40 AM

  The Power of Focus for Growing Brands

  • James Richardson, Senior VP of Knowledge and Innovation, Hartman Group

  Watch Video

• 9:40 AM-10:05 AM

  Perfecting Products, Building Teams, Romancing Brands

  • Jason Cohen, Founder/Co-CEO, Halen Brands

  Watch Video

• 10:05 AM-10:30 AM

  The Rules to Rapid Growth, From Chobani to La Colombe

  • Kyle O’Brien, EVP of Sales, La Colombe
• 10:30 AM-11:00 AM

  Networking Break & Livestream Lounge

• 11:00 AM-11:20 AM

  Getting to "Good" from "Good for You"

  • Brian Rudolph, Co-Founder, Banza

  Watch Video

• 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.

  Watch Video

• 11:45 AM-12:05 PM

  Grocery: The Store As Lens

  • Michael Ruhlman, Author, Grocery: The Buying and Selling of Food in America

  Watch Video

• 12:05 PM-12:30 PM

  Platforming a Business to Create Exponential Value

  • Andrew Whitman, Managing Partner, 2X Consumer Products Growth Partners

  Watch Video

• 12:30 PM-1:30 PM

  Lunch, Sample Station, Livestream Lounge, and Networking

• 1:30 PM-1:50 PM

  Trendspotting in Whole Foods Market

  • John Lawson, Regional Grocery Buyer, Whole Foods Market

  Watch Video

• 1:50 PM-2:15 PM

  Breaking the Established Partnership Paradigm

  • Jeremy Isenberg, President, Chex Finer Foods

  Watch Video

• 2:15 PM-2:35 PM

  Balancing Resources in the Cookie Avalanche

  • Maura Mottolese, CEO, Tate's Bake Shop

  Watch Video

• 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

   

• 2:35 PM-2:50 PM

  NOSH Live Summer 2017 Pitch Slam: Cali'flour
• 2:50 PM-2:55 PM

  NOSH Live Summer 2017 Pitch Slam: Bronx Hot Sauce
• 2:55 PM-3:00 PM

  NOSH Live Summer 2017 Pitch Slam: Zesty Z
• 3:00 PM-3:05 PM

  NOSH Live Summer 2017 Pitch Slam: Beared Brothers
• 3:05 PM-3:20 PM

  NOSH Live Summer 2017 Pitch Slam: Partake Foods
• 3:20 PM-3:45 PM

  Networking Break & Livestream Lounge

• 3:45 PM-4:00 PM

  Deal Look-In 1: Growth Capital

  • Larry Kahn, Partner, Managing Director, Beechwood Capital

  Watch Video

• 4:00 PM-4:15 PM

  Deal Look-In 2: Scaling and Selling

  • Bill Shen, Director, Encore Consumer Capital

  Watch Video

• 4:15 PM-4:30 PM

  Deal Discussion: Exploring the Market

  • Bill Shen, Director, Encore Consumer Capital
  • Larry Kahn, Partner, Managing Director, Beechwood Capital

  Watch Video

• 4:30 PM-4:50 PM

  The Winning Combo: Stores, Brokers, Investors and Buzz

  • Bill Weiland, Founder & CEO, Presence Marketing

  Watch Video

• 4:50 PM-5:00 PM

  Pitch Slam Winner Announcement and Conference End
• 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

  NOSH Afterparty Powered by Food Force

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