The1909Founder Speaker Series kicks off on September 10th!
A 5-part series featuring fireside chats with accomplished founders who carved their own paths, navigated challenges, and built scalable businesses. Conversations will be moderated by1909Members, who themselves are founders and entrepreneurs, each bringing their own experiences and insights to guide these engaging discussions.
$25 per event or save $25 by purchasing the 5-series package for $100.
All events are Tuesday evenings 5:30-7:30pm and include snacks and beverages.
September 10th:Jonathan Packer, Co-Founder ofG.O.A.T. Foods, launched in 2021 and leveraged the direct-to-consumer model to scale a multi-brand snack powerhouse with brands includingLicorice.com,Pretzels.com,Caramels.com,Chocolate.com, with 4 more brands coming soon. Moderated byJeremy Pelley, Creative Director and 1909 Member.
September 24th:Max RingelheimCo-Founder of the viral Hoverboard brandPhunkeeDuck, who is now focused on EdTech while growingWhen Going Viralhis media company dedicated to storytelling behind viral business phenomena. Moderated byDaniel Hutchinson, Founder of Project Spark and 1909 Member.
October 8th:Shirah BenardeandMichael Benarde, Co-Founders ofNightCap. Featured on Shark Tank in 2021 and Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2024. Nightcap has collaborated with over 150 universities to combat drink spiking with their innovative hair scrunchie and is now sold in Forever 21 stores. Moderated byJessica Krupa, Founder of Panty Promise and 1909 Member.
October 22nd: Elisa Marshall, Co-Founder ofMaman. Since launching in 2014, she grew a beloved cafe and restaurant concept that started with 1 location in Soho NYC to now 33 locations in the US and Canada, with their most recent location opening in West Palm Beach atCityPlace. Featured in Oprah’s Favorite Things and New Yorker Magazine. Moderated byKye Akavia, Founder of Extra Hands Hospitality and 1909 Member.
November 12th:Diane Hessan, Founder ofC Space, the first company to leverage social media to help companies get insight and inspiration from their consumer, a company she sold for a 9 figure exit. Moderated byBrian Schmitt, Co-Founder of Surefoot and 1909 Member.