Specialized investment firm Whipstitch Capital kicked off Expo West with a “2023 Capital Markets and Building Value” panel conversation that explored the status of the capital markets for consumer businesses, both M&A and private placements. Moderated by Whipstitch Capital’s Managing Director Michael Burgmaier, panelists included: Josh Wand, CEO and Founder of ForceBrands; Ryan Lewendon, Partner […]
The ForceBrands team is made up of incredibly talented individuals who work remotely, coast to coast — from Boston to Los Angeles. In celebration of Women’s History Month (March), we’re highlighting some #FemaleForces on our own team (it is 76 percent female, after all) who are helping to build today’s most exciting and impactful consumer […]
When it comes to the consumer brand universe, women have found great success in launching game-changing startups that translate into household names. Billion-dollar brands like Glossier (valued at $1.8 billion) and Savage X Fenty (valued at $3 billion) are two that come to mind. According to Pitchbook, companies with at least one female founder comprised […]
We’re excited to introduce and invite you to Impactful SearchⓇ, ForceBrands’ latest hiring solution for purpose-driven executive leadership. Finding a transformative leader who can drive and align commercial success and social mission is critical for growth, so we’ve designed an Executive Search practice focused exclusively on C-suite, executive, and board talent for consumer brands that align profitability and social impact. Why […]
ForceBrands has released its 2023 Salary Reports for the following industries: beverage, food, beauty/wellness, and cannabis. The reports offer salary data across marketing, operations, sales, finance, and human resources. ForceBrands surveyed companies generating $10M-150M in revenue with under 500 employees. The data was compiled between January 2022 and February 2023. “Given the current economic climate, […]
Dubbed by media outlets as the Queen of Legal Weed and the Martha Stewart of edibles (before the celebrated lifestyle entrepreneur entered the category herself), Nancy Whiteman has reached celebrity status in the cannabis industry. And rightfully so. It doesn’t get much more grassroots than Wana, Whiteman tells us in this episode of Cannabis Matters. […]
Who is Bailey Brown? You may have seen Bailey Brown on season 27 of ABC’s popular Bachelor franchise. She made her debut during the live finale of last season’s show when the new Bachelor was announced and was shortly introduced to a few of the women he would soon be dating. Perhaps more memorable was […]
With more than two decades of experience working in the beverage industry, Randy Ornstein has helmed leadership roles at both Anheuser-Busch InBev and Gopuff, an e-commerce company at the forefront of the instant needs category. As a manager and a leader, Ornstein continually strived for his team to be timelier in communications, better participants at […]
This is the golden age of content creation — 2023 is the year of the creator economy. Estimated to be worth more than $100 billion as of July 2022, content creation has proven its value, especially when it comes to powering marketing for brand building. Companies continue to make big investments in the creator economy […]
A new year is a great time to set goals that help you maximize your productivity and professional development. With the right tools, you can make sure that you’re getting the most out of your work and career. From team collaboration platforms that improve workflow to online courses that help you level up your area […]