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Seize the untapped potential of multi-generational marketing with targeted strategies to drive engagement, foster loyalty, and boost revenue.

Explore how tailored engagement, loyalty-building tactics, and personalized experiences can drive lasting brand impact and fuel revenue growth across every age group.

Author:

Carina Chaz

Founder & CEO
DedCool

DedCool was founded with generations of beauty expertise behind it. Fragrance was Carina Chaz’s passion from the very beginning. Growing up alongside her mother as a beauty formulator, with a lab as her playground, it was natural for Carina to create DedCool. Her love of scent and a general rejection of the way the Fragrance industry operates, lit a fire under Carina to create a modern 21st Century definition of what Fragrance means. It started humbly on Instagram, and then grew to knocking on the doors of local retail shops with the hope of being carried on consignment. This resulted in relationships with department stores, and boutiques to then cultivating dedcool.com.

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Carina Chaz

Founder & CEO
DedCool

DedCool was founded with generations of beauty expertise behind it. Fragrance was Carina Chaz’s passion from the very beginning. Growing up alongside her mother as a beauty formulator, with a lab as her playground, it was natural for Carina to create DedCool. Her love of scent and a general rejection of the way the Fragrance industry operates, lit a fire under Carina to create a modern 21st Century definition of what Fragrance means. It started humbly on Instagram, and then grew to knocking on the doors of local retail shops with the hope of being carried on consignment. This resulted in relationships with department stores, and boutiques to then cultivating dedcool.com.

Author:

Dawn Hilarczyk

COO
Borghese
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Dawn Hilarczyk

COO
Borghese

Author:

Candace Mitchell

Founder and CEO
MYAVANA

Candace Victoria Mitchell is a pioneer force at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven innovation. Beginning at the start of establishing the Atlanta tech ecosystem, Candace’s journey as a computer scientist, visionary entrepreneur, and change agent is marked by a profound commitment to transforming loves, business, industries, and communities.

As the Founder & CEO of MYAVANA, a groundbreaking beauty tech company, Candace pioneered a new market segment of personalized hair care and spearheaded a revolution in the haircare industry.

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Candace Mitchell

Founder and CEO
MYAVANA

Candace Victoria Mitchell is a pioneer force at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven innovation. Beginning at the start of establishing the Atlanta tech ecosystem, Candace’s journey as a computer scientist, visionary entrepreneur, and change agent is marked by a profound commitment to transforming loves, business, industries, and communities.

As the Founder & CEO of MYAVANA, a groundbreaking beauty tech company, Candace pioneered a new market segment of personalized hair care and spearheaded a revolution in the haircare industry.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with influential individuals from major retail outlets over lunch. Learn what retailers are looking for and how to best position your brand for success on their shelves.

Author:

Marissa Galante Frank

Fashion Director, Accessories and Beauty
Bloomingdales
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Marissa Galante Frank

Fashion Director, Accessories and Beauty
Bloomingdales

Author:

Noah Rosenblatt

President North America
Beauty Space

Noah Rosenblatt is President of The PCA Companies' newest acquisition, BEAUTYSPACE (formerly SpaceNK Wholesale). Noah joined BEAUTYSPACE in 2015, after prior roles at LVMH and 20 years of retail industry experience. During his tenure, he has led the company through two significant business shifts, resulting in an operations that now include more than 700 branded BEAUTYSPACE points of distribution for nearly 100 brands within the wholesale portfolio.

Under Noah’s leadership, he has been instrumental in developing strategies to increase brand awareness, drive expansion, deepen customer relationships, and evolve the brands’ in-store and digital presence. This forward-thinking, award-winning retail experience connects retailers and brands to consumers—wherever and however they choose to shop—across both the luxury and prestige markets.

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Noah Rosenblatt

President North America
Beauty Space

Noah Rosenblatt is President of The PCA Companies' newest acquisition, BEAUTYSPACE (formerly SpaceNK Wholesale). Noah joined BEAUTYSPACE in 2015, after prior roles at LVMH and 20 years of retail industry experience. During his tenure, he has led the company through two significant business shifts, resulting in an operations that now include more than 700 branded BEAUTYSPACE points of distribution for nearly 100 brands within the wholesale portfolio.

Under Noah’s leadership, he has been instrumental in developing strategies to increase brand awareness, drive expansion, deepen customer relationships, and evolve the brands’ in-store and digital presence. This forward-thinking, award-winning retail experience connects retailers and brands to consumers—wherever and however they choose to shop—across both the luxury and prestige markets.

Show off your latest innovation at our Emerging Brand Spotlight and get noticed by top investors, retailers, and M&A execs. We’ll pick 6 finalists to take to the stage and present a 5 minute pitch to our full audience!

Apply here.

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Author:

Sean Frazier

Managing Partner
1731 Management
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Sean Frazier

Managing Partner
1731 Management

Author:

Deborah Benton

Founder & Managing Partner
Willow Growth Partners
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Deborah Benton

Founder & Managing Partner
Willow Growth Partners

Author:

Aarti Kapoor

Partner
VMG Partners

Aarti Kapoor is a Partner at VMG Partners, a growth equity investment firm focused on partnering with high-growth consumer and retail companies, and brings 18 years of experience in high-growth consumer and retail across principal investing and M&A / capital markets advisory. Kapoor was formerly CEO of VMG-affiliated special purpose acquisition company, VMG Consumer Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:VMGA), from June 2021 to May 2023. Prior to joining VMG Partners, Kapoor was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs where she was integral to the disruptive growth effort within consumer and retail investment banking, growing the firm’s coverage of leisure, lifestyle, and wellness brands. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, she was an investment banker at Moelis & Company where she built one of Wall Street’s first coverage platforms focused on the health and wellness industry. Aarti has been recognized for her work in consumer and retail dealmaking by various publications, listed to "Forbes 30 Under 30" in Finance and Business Insider's "Rising Stars" of Wall Street, and featured in Bloomberg, CNBC, Yahoo! Finance and more. Aarti is based in New York, NY.

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Aarti Kapoor

Partner
VMG Partners

Aarti Kapoor is a Partner at VMG Partners, a growth equity investment firm focused on partnering with high-growth consumer and retail companies, and brings 18 years of experience in high-growth consumer and retail across principal investing and M&A / capital markets advisory. Kapoor was formerly CEO of VMG-affiliated special purpose acquisition company, VMG Consumer Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:VMGA), from June 2021 to May 2023. Prior to joining VMG Partners, Kapoor was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs where she was integral to the disruptive growth effort within consumer and retail investment banking, growing the firm’s coverage of leisure, lifestyle, and wellness brands. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, she was an investment banker at Moelis & Company where she built one of Wall Street’s first coverage platforms focused on the health and wellness industry. Aarti has been recognized for her work in consumer and retail dealmaking by various publications, listed to "Forbes 30 Under 30" in Finance and Business Insider's "Rising Stars" of Wall Street, and featured in Bloomberg, CNBC, Yahoo! Finance and more. Aarti is based in New York, NY.

Author:

Jenna Jackson

Partner
CAVU Consumer Partners
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Jenna Jackson

Partner
CAVU Consumer Partners

Seeking a financially sound path to sustainability that wins with today’s value-driven customers and retailers? Hear from the brands who’ve been there, as they discuss resourceful solutions in packaging, formulation, ingredients, and beyond, benefitting both the planet and their bottom line.

Author:

Priscilla Tsai

CEO & Founder
cocokind
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Priscilla Tsai

CEO & Founder
cocokind

Strategically scale your beauty brand and pave the way for acquisition. Exiting experts cover the common mistakes to avoid and the crucial steps to attract the right buyers: hitting EBITDA goals, smart financial planning, and leveraging key partnerships for a seamless and successful sale.

Author:

Michael Pihowich

Partner
Baker Tilly
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Michael Pihowich

Partner
Baker Tilly

Author:

Nicolas Geiger

Group Business Development Executive Americas
L’Occitane
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Nicolas Geiger

Group Business Development Executive Americas
L’Occitane

Founders at all stages, this is your opportunity to engage directly with investors during a relaxed breakfast focused on funding. Come prepared with your questions and leave with actionable insights tailored to your brand's growth journey.