How Commerce, Creator, & Consumer Brands Are Built

Jenn Jennings is a California native and creative director of Nosh Media. She has an extensive background in healthcare and began producing wedding videos on the side. During the pandemic, she left healthcare to focus on creating content for CPG brands, including food, beverage, and beauty. She now leverages trend and other apps to create UGC content for brands, loving the opportunity to nerd out on the intricacies of video production.

Ryan Springer is a founding partner of MidnightVP, an early stage VC investing in world class DTC & CPG brands. Portolio investments include Jinx, Disco, Barcode, Jolie, Beli, and Boisson to name a few.

Julia Perez is CMO of OWYN, a plant-based nutrition company that specializes in top-eight allergy-free ready-to-drink protein shakes available online and at major retailers including Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, Publix, Kroger and more. Julia got her start as a Red Bull girl in college, before working at a boutique digital agency and joining Core Water as their first digital hire. After a successful exit from Core Water, she consulted for other food and beverage brands before eventually joining OWYN. Julia is an expert in field marketing, promotional marketing, working with influencers, and creating brand alignment between CPG products & consumers.

Pontus Karlsson is the co-founder and CEO of Off Script, an ecommerce platform that helps creators, communities and curators to build their own curated marketplaces. After securing venture funding and with a few hundred brands already signed up, Off Script's platform allows for creators and curators to sell from multiple brands in just a few minutes. Pontus has a deep understanding of commerce, marketplaces, creators, and is passionate about working closely with users to develop the product and create a platform to support the future of digital commerce.

Stefany Nieto is the Founder & COO of Gwella, a company focused on mushroom based products and content. Mojo by Gwella is the functional mushroom gummy, while Gwella serves as a content resource and guide to the world of psychedelics.

Zawwar Khan is the founder of Rel Brands, where he helps creators and youtubers from 2-20 Million subscribers ideate, manufacture, and scale CPG brands. Previously, Zawwar co-led and launched new consumer products for billion dollar brands like Doritos, Cheetos, and Olay, featuring product launches taking place on the Grammys and Super Bowl stages with talents like Lil Nas X, Post Malone, Matthew McConaughey, and Mila Kunis.

Anders Bill & Andy Cloyd are the founders of Superfiliate, the platform that powers personalized storefronts for social commerce. Previously Anders founded Darkroom, a digital storefront for fine art, and Andy as a Parter at Revolution, the VC firm founded by Steve Case.

Megan O'Brien is the founder of Arch Insights, where she helps startups & SMBs take actionable consumer insights to market. She focuses on everything from concept testing and package design testing to brand health tracking and more. Prior to founding Arch, she worked as Flamingo's Business Ops & Strategy Lead (Harry’s Inc.). Megan also consulted for Bain & Company and graduated from Harvard Business School.

Adam Xavier is the President of XG Formulations, a manufacturing and development company that produces consumer goods in the beauty industry and the company behind Actsyl – women’s hair growth products. Prior to his current role, Adam was the Co-Founder and CEO of Hilton Lifestyle Group, where he developed and brought Paris Hilton’s first-ever skincare line, ProD.N.A., to market in the US and abroad. Adam has over 18 years experience in product development, manufacturing, and distribution within the consumer goods and cosmetics.

Jack Benzaquen is the Founder & CEO of Duradry, a company that provides solutions for excessive sweating. Prior to launching Duradry, Jack had more than 18 years of experience as an operator, angel, and advisor in DTC & CPG.