Natural Products Expo West Pitch Slam
Marriott, Marquis Ballroom Center
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Expo West Conference Programming
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Join us for the Natural Products Expo West Pitch Slam competition! This exciting event features pitches from 10 standout emerging brands, Q&A with expert judges, and a vibrant community celebration! Come for the pitch; stay for the networking. Together we’ll share a toast to purpose-driven innovation!
Featuring
Pitch Slam Semifinalists:
- A Better Treat
- Arber
- Growee Foods
- KLDSCP Foods
- Neve Foods
- Recoup Beverage
- Uncle Waithley's Beverage Company
- Wild Orchard Regenerative Teas
- Willa's
- Xinca Foods
Judges:
- Carley Nelson, Manna Tree
- Jason Murrell, Jimbo's...Naturally!
- Kathleen Cassanova, Project Potluck
- Michael Jones, RSF Social Finance
- Tahaji Felder, Target
Selection & Mentorship Committee Members:
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Access
Included with Exhibit Hall Pass
Speakers

Jason Murrell
Perishable BuyerJimbos
Carley Nelson
AssociateManna Tree
Tahaji Felder
Sr. Accelerator Program ManagerTarget
Michael Jones
VP, Lending Business DevelopmentRSF Social Finance
Kathleen Casanova
Executive DirectorPotluck CPG Inc
Aman Blana
CEOGROWEE FOODS
Boris Chung
Founder and CEOA Better Treat
Michael D. Ham
Co-Founder & PresidentWild Orchard Regenerative Teas
Susan Buckwalter Hartman
Co-founder of Recoup Beverage, Inc.Recoup
Nora Fierman
FounderNeve FoodsDocuments & Links
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