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 […]
Join Founder and CEO of ForceBrands and PINATA Josh Wand in 10-minute conversations with leaders across the consumer brand universe. The series of fireside-like chats, originally shared on his LinkedIn, feature some of the industry’s most game-changing thought leaders. Watch the video to catch up with Deborah Brenner, Founder of Women of the Vine & Spirits. Read the full interview […]
‘Hire hard and manage light’ is Dia Simms‘s philosophy on building winning teams. As an entrepreneur, a seasoned executive, and the leader of Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal‘s ‘wolfpack,’ Simms is creating a commercial case for why diversity works in the spirits industry and beyond. We caught up with her to learn more about her […]
Cannabis is an exciting albeit challenging industry. Federal prohibition and deeply rooted stigmas mean it’s often misunderstood. This is especially true when it comes to the medicinal, healing properties of cannabis. Enter Leaf411 — a one-of-a-kind service offering cannabis education, resources, and insights, one phone call at a time. Pioneered by Katherine Golden, whose personal […]
Female entrepreneurship is on the rise and shows no signs of slowing down. Forty percent of U.S. businesses are owned by women. These 12.3 million women-owned businesses are contributing a colossal $1.8 trillion a year to the economy. In other words, there have never been more opportunities for women in business. As part of our […]
Expanding its commitment to fostering diversity across food and grocery, convenience store of the future Foxtrot announced its plans to recognize female entrepreneurs in a big way and create actionable change within the food and beverage industry. On International Women’s Day (March 8), Foxtrot announced that it will increase its female-led brands by 50 percent […]
As part of our ongoing Female Forces series to celebrate Women’s History Month (March), we’re taking a look at how the inclusion of women on company boards positively impacts the bottom line of CPG businesses. While historically company boards have been male-dominated, female leadership has been proven to be good for business. Companies with mixed […]
As part of our ongoing Female Forces series to celebrate Women’s History Month (March), we’re highlighting some of the leading women who are changing the beauty, wellness, and personal care space with innovative approaches to wellbeing. Not only are these emerging brands led by women, but they’re also giving back to important causes. Whether they […]
Laurie Breton knows that the success of any growing brand is a balance between implementing processes and systems while still enabling progressive thinking and creativity. As the Head of Supply Chain at Recess — a rapidly growing CBD-infused sparkling beverage — she’s focused on working with the team to build a leading consumer wellness brand. “I […]