Join the Community of Practice for Retail and Consumer Goods Founders

Build and scale your product-based business with confidence.

This Community of Practice is a collaborative hub for entrepreneurs in retail, CPG (consumer packaged goods), and physical product development. Whether you’re launching your first SKU or scaling a nationwide brand, you’ll gain access to expert resources, founder-led insights, and real-time support to grow your impact-driven business.

What You’ll Walk Away With:

  • Actionable insights from product-based founders and industry experts
  • A deeper understanding of CPG-specific challenges and best practices
  • Real-time problem solving with peers
  • A clear path toward sustainable growth

Why Join This Founder Community?

✓ Learn from those building physical products
Gain tactical knowledge around shelf-life testing, sustainable packaging, pricing strategies, GTM (go-to-market) approaches, and managing supply chains.

✓ Collaborate instead of compete
Connect with like-minded founders who are eager to share insights, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate progress together.

✓ Get exclusive access to expert-led sessions
Attend curated workshops, fireside chats, and peer advisory circles—all tailored for retail and product-based businesses.

✓ Receive real feedback, in real time
Pitch your product, refine your messaging, or test ideas in a supportive, founder-first space.

✓ Grow your knowledge and network
Surround yourself with a vibrant community that’s here for your wins, setbacks, and next big milestone.

Perfect for Entrepreneurs Who Are:

  • Launching a CPG brand or physical product business
  • Seeking support on product development and retail strategy
  • Looking to scale sustainably and with purpose
  • Navigating manufacturing, supply chains, or pricing models
  • Ready to learn, share, and grow alongside a supportive founder network

Ready to Build With a Community That Gets It?

Join the Retail & Consumer Goods Community of Practice Today

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Research Partner

The Retail and Consumer Goods Community of Practice was created in partnership with Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and Walmart.org.