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Wait...there were new tariffs last week?!?! Oh ya there were...and we covered it all in our Tariff Thursday series last week Thank you Pranay Srinivasan & Hamaad A. for sharing your perspective as well as: • How the tariffs were calculated • What the new U.S. administration is trying to accomplish • What industries will be hit the most • What products and categories are ripe for American manufacturing • What taking out Section 321 means Listen below 👇

Join us on Thursday for the latest edition of Tariff Thursday as we uncover the latest news and updates around how policy affects SMBs.

Last week, we were thrilled to host an inspiring morning meetup celebrating Women's History Month with an incredible group of women founders in the Los Angeles area. Thank you J.P. Morgan & Macielle Osterling for partnering with us on this event.

🚨 Tariffs Are Changing… Again! 🚨 You’ve seen the headlines. Now it’s time to prepare for what’s next. Join us for Part 3 of our Tariffs Thursday series where we break down the latest updates, business strategies, and what these shifts mean for SMBs. 🗓 Thursday, March 20th ⏰ 3pm EST // 12pm PST 📍 LinkedIn Live 🔍 What We’ll Cover: ✅ The latest tariff changes & what they mean for your industry ✅ Real strategies to protect your supply chain & bottom line ✅ What policymakers & trade experts are predicting next

Tahini isn't just for hummus anymore—and Amy Zitelman of Soom Foods is making sure America knows it! In the latest episode of re:COGS, we're diving into how Amy and her sisters turned a traditional Middle Eastern staple into a mainstream pantry must-have. From shaking up the tahini market to building a bold, consumer-loved brand, Amy shares insights every food founder needs to hear. 🎙️ Listen to Episode 76 now and discover the secret sauce (or paste!) behind Soom Foods' success. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dn_kYDXz #CPG #FoodInnovation #Podcast #SoomFoods #TahiniTrailblazer

Join us next Thursday for Tariff Thursday – Pt. 3. We will be joined by Pranay Srinivasan & Hamaad A. and will discuss what these changing tariffs mean for SMBs. Sign up below 👇

☕️✨ Big thanks to everyone who joined us bright and early for our "Rise, Roast & Meet CPG" morning meetup on Thursday! Thanks to our partners – CULT Capital, ShipBob, J.P. Morgan, Nectar Social, Glimpse, Five Eighty, Bridge Finance Group, Propeller Industries and Consumer VC We loved connecting with such incredible brands, passionate investors, and dynamic partners. Hope your Expo West was as energizing and inspiring as ours was! 🌟 Until Next Year... #CPG #Expo #Meetup #morning #Brands

CPG Friends – Are you at Expo? Come say hello tomorrow at our Rise, Roast, & Meet CPG ☕🔥 Last year, over 400 founders, operators, investors, retailers, distributors, and top service providers came together over coffee. So… we’re doing it again. 📅 When: Thursday, March 6th ⏰ Time: 8-10 AM 📍 Where: Pacific C Ballroom (2nd Floor) at The Hilton New location, same great coffee and connections. See you there! 🚀 RSVP Here – https://lu.ma/8ihq6mkn #CPG #Events #Morning #Coffee #Retail #Brands

Ever wondered how to create an AI agent from scratch? Our Head of Platform, Kam Lasater, breaks it down step by step on the latest episode of AI Engineer. He discusses: • How to conceptualize your agent • Seeing it come to life with code • Real-world applications like how an AI agent can help you plan a date night with your significant other. Watch The Full Episode Here - https://lnkd.in/gGW84QYm #AI #Innovation #TechTalk #SoftwareDevelopment #Automation #BuildAnAgent

CPG Friends – Heading to Expo in March? We’re bringing back "Rise, Roast, & Meet CPG" ☕🔥 Last year, 400+ founders, operators, investors, retailers, distributors, and top service providers joined us. So… we had to do it again. 📅 When: Thursday, March 6th ⏰ Time: 8-10 AM 📍 Where: Sunset Deck (5th Floor) at the Hilton Excited co-host along side ShipBob, CULT Capital, and The Consumer VC—and grateful for our incredible partners: J.P. Morgan, Glimpse, Five Eighty, Bridge Finance Group, ForceBrands, Nectar Social, and Propeller Industries. 🚀 Plus, we have a few sampling spots open for brands—DM us if you're interested! RSVP Here – https://lu.ma/8ihq6mkn #Expo #CPG #CPGbrands #MFD #Consumer #Retail #Grocery #Events #Coffee