CPG Mixer
May
8
6:00 PM18:00

CPG Mixer

Limited number of early bird tickets available now

Join us for our May Mixer to connect with the latest startups and industry leaders. One drink included in ticket!

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 8th

🕕 Time: 6:00 - 10:00 PM

📍 Location: Kavahana, Santa Monica, California

This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with like-minded founders, investors, and leaders who share your passion for sustainability. Whether you're seeking new connections, potential collaborations, or simply a laid-back evening of stimulating conversations, this mixer is tailor-made for you!

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

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Earth Month Party
Apr
18
5:30 PM17:30

Earth Month Party

Limited number of early bird tickets available now

Join us to celebrate, network and a panel discussion featuring leading founders building sustainable businesses. In addition, come discover and try the latest sustainable brands sampling their products!

Panelists will be announced soon.

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

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Pitch For The Planet at Expo West 2024
Mar
15
7:30 AM07:30

Pitch For The Planet at Expo West 2024

4th Annual Plant-Based Investor Summit 2024

 
Join us at the upcoming Natural Products Expo West this March in Anaheim, CA for a groundbreaking event. The 4th Annual Plant-based Investor Summit, where innovation meets investment in the plant-based food, nutraceuticals, health & beauty, ingredient, and fashion industries. 

 

Proudly hosted by PlantBased Solutions- Daniel Karsevar CEO, in collaboration with VEGPRENEUR- Noah Hyams CEO and STEP Strategy Advisors- Sharona Justman Founding Managing Director.  

 

This event promises a unique platform that includes an Investor Networking Breakfast followed by a Discussion on How to Present Your Financial Picture to Capture Investment Interest with pitch judges and this year will be highlighted by VEGPRENEUR’s "Pitch For The Planet" event, where a select group of six (6) plant-based Founders will have the opportunity to pitch their brands to selected mission-driven investors and showcase their potential. There will be an exciting judging panel of investors to ask follow up questions and provide greater insight into investor thinking. An Investor & Group Award will be presented to the winners.

 

DATE:

Friday, March 15th:  7:30am – 10:00am                                  

7: 30am – Investor Networking Breakfast

8:00am - Discussion with Pitch Judge Panel – How to best present your brand to investors.

8:30am – VEGPRENEUR’s Pitch For The Planet

9:30am - Awards + Networking

 

LOCATION:

      Sheraton Park Hotel, Anaheim Resort, 1855 S. Harbor Blvd, (5 min walk from Convention Center)

 

Application: VEGPRENEUR’s Pitch For The Planet
https://www.vegpreneur.org/pitch-for-the-planet

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January Legal Office Hours
Jan
30
3:00 PM15:00

January Legal Office Hours

How does the law impact your business? Are you unsure about legal matters affecting your company? Join us for a legal office hours session with two highly experienced and knowledgeable lawyers who can provide valuable insights to help you navigate the legal landscape and address any pressing legal questions or concerns about your business.

Here are some questions you can get help with:

- What's the difference between an employee and an independent contractor?
-What constitutes a full-time as opposed to a part-time worker in NYC?
-Do I need insurance for my business? If so, what kind? There are so many types of insurance.
-What is the difference between an employee paid by the hour and an employee paid a set salary? Which one is non-exempt and which one is exempt?
-Do I have to offer mandatory breaks for my workers?
-Can you look at my lease for commercial premises and see if I signed as a corporate entity, as an individual or both?
-How do I ensure I protect myself from personal liability for my business operations?
-What is discrimination in the context of my business operations?
-What is hostile work environment in the context of my business operations?
-Why can't I hire whom I want to? Why can't I say no one over 45 and no unmarried applicants will be considered? Or can I state that in my job posting?
-When can I ask a potential job applicant if they are a US citizen?
-There are so many regulations, local, city, state, federal? If I comply with the federal regulations am I all set since the federal government represents the law of the land?
-Do I need an employee handbook? My business is just starting and has 2 employees.
-Should I form a corporation or LLC to conduct my business? How can I do that?
-Do I need a DBA?
-Do I need a contract to hire someone?

Panelists:

Jennifer Buesser, Esq. - Legal Director at Animal Defense Partnerships

James Honda, Esq. - Staff Attorney at Animal Defense Partnerships


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Fireside Chat with Bryan Johnson
Jan
27
12:00 PM12:00

Fireside Chat with Bryan Johnson

Limited early bird tickets available now!

Join us on Saturday, January 27th to hear an exclusive fireside chat with Bryan Johnson moderated by Noah Hyams of VEGPRENEUR.


Bryan Johnson is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, writer and author. He is the founder of Braintree which acquired Venmo and then sold to PayPal. He is currently the founder of Blueprint movement to help people not die.

Speakers:
Bryan Johnson, founder of Blueprint
Noah Hyams, Founder at VEGPRENEUR, Moderator

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

Recap Video

Full Interview

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VEGPRENEUR x Shopify: Building A Sustainable Business
Jan
23
6:00 PM18:00

VEGPRENEUR x Shopify: Building A Sustainable Business


Join us for a panel discussion and networking to hear from leading founders building sustainable businesses. In addition, come discover and try the latest sustainable brands sampling their products.

Speakers:
Marcus Antebi, Founder of Juice Press and goodsugar
Zewiditu Jewel,
COO of Cloudy Donut Co, President of The Brown Collective
Mary Bemis,
Founder at Reprise Activewear
Noah Hyams, Founder at VEGPRENEUR, Moderator

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!


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The Future of Food
Nov
8
6:00 PM18:00

The Future of Food

Come network and hear from plant-based business leaders building sustainable food companies. Drinks and snacks will be served!

Panelists:
Zoya Biglary of Fysh Foods
Oliver Zahn of Climax Foods
Maya French of Koia
Moderated by Noah Hyams of VEGPRENEUR

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org

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Recap Video

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Sustainability 360 - How to Measure Impact from Farm to Fork
Sep
9
4:00 PM16:00

Sustainability 360 - How to Measure Impact from Farm to Fork

How sustainable is your product? This session breaks down the nuances between different plant-based products and their footprints. Learn how to measure the level of impact your company has and make strides towards communicating a true sustainability message to your customers.

Thank you also to our incredible panelists: 

- Mike Messersmith of Oatly
- Rachel Calomeni of HowGood
- Albert Tseng of Dao Foods
- David Schnurman of VEGPRENEUR

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The State of Plant-Based Entrepreneurship
Mar
30
6:30 PM18:30

The State of Plant-Based Entrepreneurship

Come network and hear from plant-based business leaders building sustainable ventures. Drinks and snacks will be served!

Speakers:
Samia Gore - Founder & CEO of Body Complete RX
Shraddha Bhansali - Co-Founder & CEO of Evo Foods
Andrew Shearer - Founder & CEO of Farmshelf

Moderated by Noah Hyams of VEGPRENEUR

Schedule:
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Networking + Drinks/Snacks
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Panel Discussion
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Networking + Drinks/Snacks

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Recap Video

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VEGPRENEUR Summit 2022: The Sustainable and Plant-Based Business Conference 🌱
Jan
29
to Jan 30

VEGPRENEUR Summit 2022: The Sustainable and Plant-Based Business Conference 🌱

Join us at the VEGPRENEUR Summit, the 2-day live virtual conference connecting entrepreneurs who are pushing forward sustainable, plant-based innovation.

Designed for entrepreneurs, investors, thought-leaders, and plant-based enthusiasts, this summit is for you to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and social impact. Discover how founders across various industries are making eco-friendly change happen through their business ventures, and gain the knowledge and network to build your own!

Throughout the weekend, we’ll explore topics like: 

🚀 How established and emerging plant-based founders and investors got their start across industries

💰 Practical strategies and tips on how you can launch, fund, and grow your own venture or investment fund successfully!

📈 Trends and opportunities in the plant-based and sustainability markets

👨🏾‍💻 Investment strategies for the exploding plant-based market through public stocks and private startup funding

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VEGPRENEUR Summit
Oct
3
to Oct 4

VEGPRENEUR Summit

The VEGPRENEUR Summit was a 2-day live virtual conference showcasing and connecting entrepreneurs who are pushing forward sustainable, plant-based innovation all around the world!

Speakers included the founders of:

-Miyoko’s Creamery

- Tofurky

- Good On You

- Blue Horizon Ventures

- AeroFarms

- Many others!

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