​Seattle's only venture conference devoted to Consumer and CPG

​Join us for this unique event in Seattle's venture-scale startup scene. The Launchpad Expo series runs approximately ten times per year, each time devoted to a specific industry vertical.

​​This particular Launchpad Expo event is a reflection of the sea change that has occurred in this sector, in the Pacific Northwest region. An estimated 20% of angel investments have gone into Consumer and CPG companies in the past two years, marking the first time that this sector has been placed "on the map" for locally-based investors. While Seattle is still dominated by tech, aerospace, and life sciences, Consumer and CPG have finally come into their own.

​In this second edition of the event for Consumer & CPG (the first was held on Sept 26, 2024), ten highly-vetted startups in the sector will be presenting to an expert investor panel and an audience of accredited investors. This conference is for early stage (pre-seed, seed and Series A) private and institutional investors.

​Schedule

​1:00-1:30 PM Registration

​1:30-2:30 PM Conference Opening and Discussion Panel

​Opening Introductions
Ron Wiener, Chief Mechanic @ Venture Mechanics
Greta Remington, CMO @ Venture Mechanics

​Discussion Panel: Consumer & CPG Investing in 2025

​Fireside Chat with Debi Goldman, Executive Director, Naturally Seattle Debi has 20+ years of experience in leadership positions for domestic and international consumer companies.

​Sarah Makar:  Consumer marketing leader, advisor, and investor, with senior roles in brand and go-to-market at Expedia and Zillow. Sarah is also a member of the Pre-Screening Committee for Alliance of Angels.

​Andrea Joseph:  CEO/Founder of JAR3E Investments, a MicroVC specializing in AI and Quantum based tech disrupting incuments.  Andrea is an investor, technology strategy consultant, and innovation enthusiast.

​Ty Wolfe-Jones: COO & Ops leader coach | scaled 3 Unicorns | 5x Founding Ops | Uber, DoorDash, Wrench, Assurance IQ, Tango Card, King of Caffeine, Cha Dao Tea, Zipfizz, Whole Foods Market, Wolfe-Jones Rubber Co.

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First Round Presentations

Five highly-vetted Consumer/CPG startups will compete for top spot. Each of the companies will have 12 minutes to pitch, followed by 8 minutes of Q&A with the investor panel, and 8 minutes of Q&A with LPs in the audience.

2:35 - 3:05 Company 1: Zesty, marketplace connecting consumers to bakers

3:05 - 3:35 Company 2: NewGem Foods, healthy wraps made from fruit and vegetables

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3:50 - 4:20 Company 3: goEzz, safe transportation services for children 5 to 17

4:20 - 4:50 Company 4: Goose Insurance, offering accessible and affordable insurance products via app

​4:50 - 5:20 Company 5: Tactical Affairs, realistic shooting experiences for entertainment that put you in the game

5:20 - 5:30 Judges award Best Investment Opportunity
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Second Round Presentations

Five highly-vetted Consumer/CPG startups that are earlier in stage will each present to draw investors to their tables immediately after the stage portion of the event. Each of the companies will have 3 minutes to pitch, followed by 3 minutes of Q&A with the investor panel.

Companies TBA after the final selection is completed.

5:45 - 5:51 Company 6: Talkback Snacks, snacks inspired by global culinary traditions

5:52 - 5:58 Company 7: Chekd Health, healthcare monitoring

5:59 - 6:05 Company 8: REearthable, biodegradable plastic alternative

6:06 - 6:12 Company 9: Piya, ayurvedic skincare 

6:15 - 6:30 Closing Remarks

Afterparty

​Investors and founders can visit together at the companies' demo tables in the Embraer Room, while a light dinner and adult beverages are served. 

​Details

​Parking is always free and easy at Venture Mechanics. Please arrive by 1PM. On-stage portion of the event runs from 1:30 to 6:30 PM with breaks. Light dinner and adult beverages will be served at 6:30pm. Guests are welcome to stay until 8:30 to visit with the startup founders at their respective demo tables.

​We look forward to seeing you there!

​The deadline for startups to apply to present at this conference is January 24th, 2025. Apply here.