Looking for our 2020 2nd Annual Pitch Slam?

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Thank You Everyone for Joining Us at Our Inaugural Pitch Slam!

Announcing the Winners!

• GRAND PRIZE: Siren Snacks (Elizabeth Giannuzzi), plant-based snacks
• 2nd PLACE: Tia Lupita Hot Sauce (Hector Saldívar), small batch hot sauce
• 3rd PLACE: Jiminy’s (Anne Carlson), cricket-protein dog treats

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The Pitch Slam Finalists!

Special KUDOS to all the Finalists who pitched! They were all engaging and showed their entrepreneurial passion and commitment to their natural product brands.

• GOOD CO-OP: Cannabis-infused bakery products
• Jiminy’s: Cricket-protein dog treats
• Eat Makhana: Grain-free popcorn alternative
• Raised Real: Baby and toddler ready meals subscription service
• Siren Snacks: Plant-based snacks
• Tia Lupita Hot Sauce: Small batch hot sauce
• Ugly Juice: Cold-pressed fruit juice and fruit snacks

Special Guests

• LISA CURTIS: Innovative Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli, the first brand to introduce the green superfood moringa to the U.S. Market
• CHEF CHEW: Founder of Something Better Foods, which is radically changing how we eat with its Better Than Meat vegan products

The Judges

• JOHN FORAKER: Co-Founder & CEO, Once Upon a Farm
• LISA CURTIS: Founder & CEO, Kuli Kuli
• WAYNE WU: Managing Director & Partner, VMG Partners
• KAREN IVANIS-ROGERS: Director of Business Ventures, Albertsons

The Prizes!

• GRAND PRIZE:
  • $5K cash
  • Booth at 2019 Natural Products Expo West (compliments of New Hope Network)
  • Opportunity to pitch at the 2019 Natural Products Expo West Pitch Slam (compliments of New Hope Network)
  • Suite of professional services valued at $10K
  • (10) Naturally Bay Area individual annual memberships  
• 2ND PLACE:
  • Suite of professional services valued at $10K
  • (10) Naturally Bay Area individual annual memberships  
• 3RD PLACE:
  • Suite of professional services valued at $5K
  • (10) Naturally Bay Area individual annual membership

Event Details

• The 2018 Naturally Bay Area event was sold out!
  • For further information on other Naturally Bay Area events, please sign-up for our email list here.
• DATE:  Thursday, November 1, 2018 – 1:00pm-6:00pm
• LOCATION: Presidio Officers’ Club – Ortega Ballroom (2nd Floor) at The Presidio Main Post,
  50 Moraga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129
• FURTHER EVENT DETAILS: Click here.

Thank You to our Sponsors!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS! We are grateful for your support to Naturally Bay Area and our growing community.