Mastering Growth and Funding with Tamara Jones
Event Description:
Join us for an enlightening fireside chat with Tamara Jones, a seasoned growth strategist, board advisor, and three-time entrepreneur, hosted by Stephanie Melodia. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the world of startup growth, brand positioning, and capital readiness from an expert who has successfully navigated the journey multiple times.
Guest Speaker: Tamara Jones
Tamara Jones is the founder of Holistic Design Group, a growth agency that guides startups through brand positioning, go-to-market strategies, product-market fit, and capital readiness. Tamara has helped 21 brands, including her own, raise $18 million in pre-seed to Series A venture capital funding. Her entrepreneurial journey includes founding Made by Yoke, a CPG brand that achieved placement in 25,000 retail doors within the first three years, driving year-over-year seven-figure growth. Prior to her entrepreneurial ventures, Tamara led product development teams at Fortune 500 companies such as HBO, Sony, and Gap Inc.
Tamara’s extensive experience spans across beauty, wellness, and personal care industries. She has pivoted her beauty company through various niches, maintaining top-selling products and collaborating with major brands like Malin & Goetz and Maharishi Ayurveda. Additionally, she has developed a beauty line for a boutique hotel chain in the US, handling branding, formulation, and package design as a consultant.
Host: Stephanie Melodia
Stephanie Melodia is a renowned entrepreneur and marketing expert, recognized as one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Female Founders. She is the former CEO of the award-winning marketing agency Bloom and currently helps ambitious founders scale their technology businesses. Stephanie brings her extensive experience and unique perspective on early-stage, high-growth startups to facilitate this engaging conversation.
Event Highlights:
• Growth Strategies: Learn how to unlock your startup’s full growth potential with insights on brand positioning, go-to-market strategies, and achieving product-market fit.
• Capital Readiness: Gain valuable knowledge on preparing your startup for capital funding, from pre-seed to Series A.
• Real-World Experience: Hear Tamara’s journey of growing her CPG brand and guiding other startups to success.
• Industry Insights: Explore trends and strategies specific to beauty, wellness, and personal care industries.
Why Attend?
• Expert Advice: Benefit from the combined wisdom of Tamara Jones and Stephanie Melodia, both accomplished leaders in their fields.
• Practical Insights: Gain actionable takeaways to apply to your own startup growth strategies.
• Networking: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and industry professionals who share your passion for growth and innovation.