This live orientation will walk you through exactly how the Founder’s Operating Manual works and how to get the most out of the program. ​We’ll cover the program structure, session formats, key dates, and what deliverables you’ll receive, along with practical guidance on how to participate, prepare, and apply what you’re learning to your business in real time.

The strongest consumer brands aren’t just built on great products — they’re built on founders with clarity. In this masterclass, Robyn Ward will guide you through the foundational inner architecture every early-stage founder needs to scale with intention: a defined vision, aligned values, and a grounded understanding of your role as the leader of the company.

Successful consumer founders know how to read the signals that matter (and ignore the ones that don't). In this session, investor and retail expert Sapna Shah will help you cut through the noise of early data and build the KPI foundation that reveals what your customers want, and what will drive your sustainable growth.

Behind every scalable consumer brand is a founder who understands their numbers. In this masterclass, finance leader Erica Moore will help you build the financial systems and confidence required to manage cash, price for profitability, and plan inventory to support real, sustainable growth.

Scaling a consumer brand requires more than demand — it requires a smart, intentional approach to distribution. In this session, Summersalt Co-Founder Reshma Chamberlin will teach you what it truly takes to enter retail, scale omnichannel, and build a Go-to-Market strategy that drives long-term success.

In this session, Summersalt Co-Founder Reshma Chamberlin will teach you what it truly takes to enter retail, scale omnichannel, and build a Go-to-Market strategy that drives long-term success.