Congrats to SKU alum @blossom essentials for the wonderful article in Beauty News NYC. "I had the pleasure of trying Blossom Essential’s Hydration Recovery Face Cream, and it has made my life so much better," says the editor. https://lnkd.in/g_GZp7sc Sarah Vilenskiy Michelle Breyer Tauri Laws - Phillips Brooke Wilson Buff Greebe Maddie S. #skincare #skincareproducts #beauty #beautyproducts #beautyindustry
SKU
Manufacturing
Austin, Texas 10,261 followers
SKU is the nation's first CPG accelerator, equipping startups with the tools they need to succeed.
About us
SKU is an accelerator program for stellar consumer product startups. Startup companies with market-validated consumer products apply to our accelerator program to receive the resources and relationships that they require to become breakout successes and household names. SKU surrounds those stellar startups with a wraparound infrastructure of seasoned entrepreneurial mentors, customized educational content, advanced operations support, and access to funding.
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http://www.sku.is
External link for SKU
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2011
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Primary
620 Congress Ave.
Suite #320A
Austin, Texas 78702, US
Employees at SKU
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Jay Turner
Vice President Marketing @ CPG Spirits Wine Beer / Brand Management, Analytical Creative, Entrepreneurial / Fractional CMO Marketing Director GM /…
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Carla Stanmyre McDonald
Founder and Managing Director, Dynabrand Ventures; Chair, Mayor’s Task Force for Austin Women Entrepreneurs; Founder, Women Entrepreneurs Across…
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Lyn Graft
Founder of Storytelling for Entrepreneurs. Author of the book 'Start With Story'.
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Scott Marcus
Help people eat real food from good sources
Updates
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Attention founders Texas founders. You won't want to miss DFW CPG Brand Showcase! Abby June Richards, CPA-TX Derek Ramos Jenica Oliver Cesar Bustamante
The Clarity Wizard ✨ I help food & bev brand owners increase revenue & decrease risk by clarifying brand positioning
Ok now this is gonna be a good one! Let's meet up there Dallas CPGers! Link in comment 👇🏽👇🏽 DFW CPG Jenica Oliver Richard G. Riccardi Kat Weaver Derek Ramos Emily Ingle Kealey Cesar Bustamante Haydee C. Abby June Richards, CPA-TX
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Many of our mentors have founded their own companies. They understand what it takes to build their own brands. They understand the entrepreneurial journey - the passion, resilience, and a willingness to embrace both the highs and lows that come with building something from the ground up. Fall '24 mentor Clara Lahlouh Paye is participating in her fourth SKU track in the Fall. Clara is the founder and CEO of UNiTE Food. As the CEO and founder of UNiTE, her mission is to foster a more expansive and inclusive wellness community - a place where everyone is not just welcome, but encouraged to try something new. UNiTE made its debut in March 2020, introducing an award-winning range of protein bars, thoughtfully crafted to embrace diverse cultural flavors. Today, UNiTE stands as one of the innovative leaders in the rapidly growing protein bar industry. Clara also founded (included), a membership collective for BIPOC top executives in CPG who are dedicated to one another’s success, who advocate for diverse representation, and who commit to amplifying BIPOC voices and brands in the industry. If you would like to work with passionate founders and work with industry rock stars, we have a small number of mentor spots left. If you would like to learn more, fill out our Mentor Interest Form and we will schedule an interview. https://lnkd.in/grvpPD8e Michelle Breyer Brooke Wilson Maddie S. Buff Greebe #mentors #mentorshipmatters #mentoring #mentorship #beverageindustry #beverages #beverageinnovation #beverageinvestment #cpg #cpgs #consumerpackagedgoods #consumerproducts #accelerator #cpgaccelerator #cpgstartup #startups #founders #founderstory #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #accelerator #cpgaccelerator
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SKU's mentor community includes rock stars who have helped build some of industry's most iconic companies. SKU Fall '24 mentor. They have helped develop and build some of our favorite household brands. Rich R. is a fractional CMO, with nearly two decades of impactful experience at PepsiCo where he specialized in optimizing product-market fit and marketing strategies for Food and Beverage companies. Having worked on brands from $1 million in retail sales to a portfolio of better-for-you brands with sales of more than $1 billion, Rich thrives at the intersection of innovation and high-growth. At Frito-Lay North America, Rich led the successful relaunch of Sunchips and revamped Smartfood Popcorn, driving substantial sales growth and enhancing brand visibility. His strategic retail plans boosted Frito-Lay's better-for-you brands by 9 percent in just one year. Rich has collaborated on high-impact campaigns with global icons like Lionel Messi, David Beckham, and Peyton Manning, showcasing his brand-building expertise. Rich also helped pioneer a groundbreaking PepsiCo-backed venture in the direct-to-consumer space, making it the company's largest business in that sector. His innovative solutions gave way to Gatorade's Gx pods, demonstrating his ability to drive lasting impact. If you would like to work with passionate founders and work with industry rock stars, we have a small number of mentor spots left. If you would like to learn more, fill out our Mentor Interest Form and we will schedule an interview. https://lnkd.in/grvpPD8e Michelle Breyer Brooke Wilson Buff Greebe Maddie S. #mentors #mentoring #mentorshipmatters #accelerator #cpgaccelerator #startups #cpgstartups #founders #cpgfounders #entrepreneurship #cpg #cpgs #consumerpackagedgoods #consumerproducts #foodandbeverage #marketintelligence #brandstrategy #marketing #innovation
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Are you heading to Denver for Newtopia Now? Do you live in Colorado? SKU is hosting a Happy Hour from 5-7:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25th on the rooftop of Jackson's LODO near the Colorado Convention Center. SKU is known for our happy hours. They are the perfect opportunity to gather with our dynamic community of founders, mentors and friends. Feel free to bring a guest! We want to give a special thanks to our lead sponsor AE Global and Kibo Foods LLC. AE Global is a full-service firm developing custom packaging and solution solutions for the health & beauty, nutraceuticals, food & beverage and CPG markets. Kibo will be highlighting its latest product launch, Veggie Crunch - a unique 3D triangular chips made from green peas. They come in three irresistible flavors - Sea Salt, Sour Cream & Onion, and Hot Chipotle. https://lnkd.in/gJBhW2nz #newtopia #newtopianow #naturalfoods #naturalfoodshow #cpg #cpgs #consumerpackagedgoods #consumerproducts #startups #cpgstartups #emergingbrands #naturalproducts
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Being a SKU mentor can be addictive. Many of our mentors participate in multiple tracks. Working with passionate founders of innovative brands and collaborating with other industry leaders is a powerful combination. We are excited to welcome back Joshua Taylor for the Fall '24 Track. Josh leads the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership at the SMU Cox School of Business. Josh has 20 years of experience in leadership roles at BCG, Kraft Foods, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Pepper, and PepsiCo. As Vice President Strategy, Digital Transformation & Insights at PepsiCo Foods North America, Josh led a team of 55 associates responsible for strategy, planning, M&A, business development, corporate venture, digital transformation, advanced data / analytics and insights for Frito-Lay and Quaker in North America (PepsiCo's largest and most profitable division). Most recently, he was the Chief Strategy Officer at Guayakí Yerba Mate, a venture-backed consumer products start-up. He has led large strategy and transformational change efforts and been at the forefront of consumer and technology start-up trends as an operator, advisor and investor for the past decade. If you would like to work with passionate founders and work with industry rock stars, we have a small number of mentor spots left. If you would like to learn more, fill out our Mentor Interest Form and we will schedule an interview. https://lnkd.in/grvpPD8e Michelle Breyer Brooke Wilson Buff Greebe Maddie S. #mentors #mentoring #mentorshipmatters #accelerator #cpgaccelerator #startups #cpgstartups #founders #cpgfounders #entrepreneurship #cpg #cpgs #consumerpackagedgoods #consumerproducts #foodandbeverage #marketintelligence #brandstrategy #insights
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Get exciting updates about SKU brands. Find out when applications are open for the next SKU Track. Stay up to date on our upcoming gatherings around the country, including our Showcase pitch events. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest SKU news as well happenings in the world of CPG. http://eepurl.com/gfJRG5 Maddie S. Buff Greebe Michelle Breyer Brooke Wilson #cpgaccelerator #accelerator #cpg #cpgs #consumerpackagedgoods #consumergoods #emergingbrands #emergingcpgbrands #startups #cpgstartups #cpgstartup #founders #cpgfounders #mentors #mentoring #mentorshipmatters
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More positive press for SKU alum wildwonder from Women's Health! Michelle Breyer Rosa Li Brooke Wilson Buff Greebe Maddie S.
We're thrilled to share that wildwonder has been featured as a taste test winner in Women's Health feature on prebiotic and probiotic sodas! Our gut-friendly botanical blends have been recognized for their delicious flavors and health benefits. A special thank you to Susan Choung and the Women's Health team for highlighting us in their article. We're proud to offer a refreshing and beneficial option for your digestive health. Check out the full feature to see why wildwonder came out on top here: https://lnkd.in/de9skBeN 🌟🥤
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SKU's mentors bring a wide range of expertise and talents, all united in their desire to help CPG startups scale. They hail from industries including consumer products, technology and investment. We are thrilled to welcome Deana Anglin, PhD to the Fall '24 Track. Deana, named to the 100 Most Influential Women in Silicon Valley, is a tech leader, entrepreneur and champion for change. Leveraging a decade of experience at Google and a Ph.D. in Computing from Georgia Tech, she empowers businesses and communities in industry and academia. At Google, she was a hybrid product leader and researcher, starting Google’s first product team focused on generative AI solutions for small/mid-sized businesses and working on notable products like “Order with Google." A global powerhouse, she has worked in, built products and communities and mentored over 150 tech and consumer goods startups across North America, LATAM, Europe and Africa. Her passion extends beyond the realm of technology. Dr. Anglin started the Azarae Foundation, to support children's education and advancement in the Caribbean (her native home) distributing over a quarter million (US) dollars from the diaspora. She founded tech startup, Talawa.ai, to transform ideas into powerful brands with accessible AI solutions for entrepreneurs and businesses, while also serving as an adjunct professor at Carnegie Mellon University. Deana exemplifies leadership and innovation, using empathy, technology and research to bridge divides and empower others. If you would like to work with passionate founders and work with industry rock stars, we have a small number of mentor spots left. If you would like to learn more, fill out our Mentor Interest Form and we will schedule an interview. https://lnkd.in/grvpPD8e Michelle Breyer Brooke Wilson Buff Greebe Maddie S. #mentors #mentoring #mentorshipmatters #accelerator #cpgaccelerator #startups #cpgstartups #founders #cpgfounders #entrepreneurship #cpg #cpgs #consumerpackagedgoods #consumerproducts #foodandbeverage #hightech #AI #artificialintelligence #techleaders #womenintech
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Attention brands! The application deadline is July 29 for the Central Texas Angel Network's Funding Cycle 4. CTAN is dedicated to providing quality early-stage investment opportunities for accredited investors and assisting entrepreneurs by being a vital source of information, educational resources, and advisors. Laurie Cercone Michelle Breyer Buff Greebe Brooke Wilson Maddie S. Katie Russel #fundraising #raisingmoney #investment #angelinvesting #angelinvestors #angels #startups #cpgstartups #emergingbrands #consumerpackagedgoods #consumerproducts #cpg
Attention Founders! We are ONE week away from CTAN's Funding Cycle 4 application deadline. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to secure funding for your startup. Apply for Funding: https://lnkd.in/gyrFbYQG #startups #angelinvesting #austintx #innovation #entrepreneurs
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