Thursday, June 6, 2019 · 8:30 - 6:00 · Presidio San Francisco
8:00am Registration and Light Breakfast
8:45am
Welcome · Setting the Table · Industry Overview
Entrepreneur Lab
9:05am - 9:45am Keynote Panel
JEDI for a Just Food System
Why Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion matter to communities, markets and investors
9:55am - 10:45am Breakout Workshops
Equity? Debt? The Right Type of Capital
How to choose the right type and terms of capital for your enterprise's stage and your investors
Understanding Omnichannel
Placing your bets on retail, Amazon, and e-commerce
Sustainable Sourcing Up the Food Chain
Strengthen your collaboration in a transparent supply community
10:00am – 12:30pm Snap Feedback! check-in upstairs, by prior appointment only
10:50am - 11:30am Keynote Panel
How Climate and Carbon Matter for Success in Food
Building carbon drawdown into your food business (and investments)
11:35am - 12:25pm Breakout Workshops
Activating the Community for Seed Investment
How to raise up to $1M with a successful crowdfunding campaign
Working with Influencers
Mastering a key discipline for growing your brand and customer engagement
Smart Dating with Larger Partners
Getting from accelerators and corporates what you really need
NETWORKING LUNCH sponsored by BPM LLP
1:20pm - 2:10pm Breakout Workshops
Due Diligence is about People
Orientation for investors: What investors need to know about the team before investing
Blockchain in the Food Chain
New solutions for better transparency in supply
Are Your Investors Really a Good Fit?
Entrepreneurs only: How to recognize the red flags? Stories to learn from.
Food Investor Showcase
2:25pm - 4:30pm
ENTREPRENEUR PRESENTATIONS
with Feedback and Awards
Jon Sebastiani: Kraving the entrepreneur’s Journey
From Food Investor Fair to Sonoma Brands
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Entrepreneur Marketplace & Networking Reception
Tastings and Refreshments
Sponsoring Partners
"Thanks so much for having us as a sponsor at Food Funded -- what a great and delicious event! We really benefited from the connections we made and can't wait to attend again."