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What It Takes to Build a Standout Consumer Brand with Ariana Ferwerda of Halfdays

What does it really take to build a breakout consumer brand in a crowded category, and do it with intention, community, and high repeat purchase rates? For Ariana Ferwerda, co-founder and CEO of Halfdays, it started with spotting a gap no one else saw. As a lifelong outdoor enthusiast who moved to Colorado only to find women’s technical gear uninspired, unstylish, and lacking performance, Ariana used her background in retail consulting and analytics to build what the industry was missing: performance fashion designed by women, for women, to own the mountain.

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Community Conversation

Trademarks 101: Protecting Your Brand

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Thursday, September 24, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

Join us for an open conversation on what trademarks are, why they matter, and how they can help founders protect their businesses!

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8

Community Conversation

Launching Your Product Using Crowdfunding

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Thursday, October 8, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

Join us for an open conversation on how founders can use crowdfunding to raise money for their first product without giving up equity in their business!

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