CEO & Co-Founder

Food & Beverage Specialist: Deep knowledge of the food and wellness space, particularly in functional foods, clean label products, and alternative hot beverages. Product Development Leader: Experienced in taking a product from concept to market, including formulation, packaging, pricing, and positioning. Supply Chain & Production Savvy: Understands the intricacies of sourcing, manufacturing (including co-packers), and fulfillment, with experience solving real-world operational challenges. Founder with Vision: Created a premium, wellness-forward broth brand rooted in heritage and modern design, with a clear purpose and narrative. Storytelling Expert: Master at using brand storytelling to build trust and connection—especially helpful for mentees learning to pitch or position a product. Marketing & Sales Strategist: Skilled in omnichannel marketing, digital strategy, influencer outreach, and building a direct-to-consumer business. Financially Literate: Strong grasp of pricing strategy, margins, P&L, forecasting, and funding—able to mentor others in building profitable business models. Contract & Partnership Negotiator: Seasoned in navigating B2B partnerships with major corporations (e.g., tech campuses, hotels, airlines), and negotiating with distributors like Vistar and Compass. Scalable Systems Thinker: Sets up systems and operations that allow for scaling without sacrificing quality or brand integrity. Bootstrapped & Resourceful: Knows how to do more with less, leverage relationships, and creatively solve problems—ideal for advising scrappy founders. Growth-Focused: Always thinking about the next opportunity—be it product expansion, new markets, or strategic partnerships. Resilient & Adaptive: Transparent about failures and pivots, making her mentorship authentic and grounded.

Manager, Business Development

Strategic & Analytical Skills Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and valuation Deep understanding of market sizing (TAM, SAM, SOM) and competitive analysis Skilled in identifying and communicating unique value propositions and scalable business models Fundraising Expertise Successfully pitched and secured funding from venture capital firms Developed investor-ready pitch decks, data rooms, and cap tables Navigated multiple stages of due diligence, term sheet negotiation, and capital structuring Experienced in pre-seed, seed, or Series A fundraising rounds Operational & Leadership Acumen Built and scaled a company from idea to revenue-generating business Demonstrated ability to hire, lead, and retain high-performing teams Managed cash flow, burn rate, and runway in alignment with growth milestones Established KPIs and OKRs to drive performance and track progress

Digital Media Associate

Sales

Sales Strategy & Execution Proven track record in B2B sales, enterprise accounts, or solution selling Experience managing a full sales cycle: prospecting, qualifying, presenting, negotiating, and closing Ability to build and execute account plans aligned with client needs and IBM’s strategic objectives