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Founders' Innovation Day

December 10, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

4West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036

EMPOWER YOUR BRAND
A Day of Insight, Connection, and Growth

Calling all innovators, founders, and leaders of D2C, startups, and Emerging brands! Immerse yourself in a day of game-changing education, insights, and networking.


Discover the keys to brand success from industry experts, unravel the insights of retail scalability, and connect with like-minded professionals for collaborations.


Join us to elevate your brand to new heights–seize the opportunity to forge powerful connections to propel your business.

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Hear from the brightest minds in retail

Meet the industry experts paving the way for emerging brands and startup brands. Our speakers will detail operations, finance, sales, and understanding the path to purchase.

Featuring NEW SPEAKERS THIS YEAR (with more to come). Click here to view the 2024 agenda.

Join us for the Founders' Innovation Day today!

Explore the 4 ways you can participate — and find your perfect fit.

Participant Registration

  • 1 Ticket to Founders Innovation Day
  • Networking experience
  • Access to all Educational Sessions

$499

**EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - Price goes up August 15th**

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Product Showcase Registration
**ONLY 25 SPOTS AVAILABLE**

  • 2 Tickets to Founders Day
  • 2 VIP Tickets for MMR’s Reception- “People Who make a Difference”
  • 2 Tickets for Sponsor & Speaker Kick Off Reception
  • Up to 4 Products for Product Showcase
  • 1 Product for Sample Bag Drop given out to all participants of Founders Day & MMR’s People that Make a Difference
  • Logo highlighted throughout venue ( on signage, AV, display case, at evening event and acknowledged from the stage)
  • Feature in MMR & CDR, C-store Newsletter, Product or Logo Image, 50 word write up description
  • All product showcase sponsors will be highlighted and Eblast to 40,000 retailers

$3,500

**EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - Price goes up August 15th**

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Featured Supplier | Sample Drop Package
**ONLY 2 SPOTS AVAILABLE**

  • 2 Tickets to Founders Day
  • 2 VIP Tickets MMR’s Reception- “People Who make a Difference”
  • 2 Tickets for Sponsor & Speaker Kick Off Reception
  • Feature in MMR & CDR - Product or Logo Image - 50 word write up description
  • 1 Product for Sample Bag Drop given out to all participants of Founders Day & MMR’s People that Make a Difference
  • Sample dropped on tables to all participants

$5,500

**EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - Price goes up August 15th**

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Featured Supplier | Hospitality Table Sample Package
**ONLY 4 SPOTS AVAILABLE**

  • Table Top in registration area to feature samples throughout the day
  • 2 Tickets to Founders Day
  • 2 VIP Tickets MMR’s Reception- “People Who make a Difference”
  • 2 Tickets for Sponsor & Speaker Kick Off Reception
  • Feature in MMR & CDR - Product or Logo Image - 50 word write up description
  • 1 Product for Sample Bag Drop given out to all participants of Founders Day & MMR’s People that Make a Difference

$6,999

**EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - Price goes up August 15th**

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From Startup to Standout: Last Year in Action

"Wow, what an awesome event! So glad I decided at last minute to attend. The connections I made here plus the valuable insights gained will no doubt catapult our relaunch ambitions, distribution and expansion across the U.S."

- Lisa Sohanpal, Founder & CEO, Nom Nom World Foods

"The insights shared were inspiring, especially around scaling and thriving in today’s e-commerce and brick-and-mortar landscape. The collaborative energy in the room showcased the power of partnerships in shaping the future of retail."

- Manish Sharma, Co-Founder & CMO at Think Blue

"Such a wonderful event to network and for emerging brands to get valuable information!"

- Roberta Townes, Director of Merchandising at GNC


"The ECRM Team put together an amazing program for founders and retailers last week! We had a phenomenal time."

- Vuyo Dunjwa, COO & CFO at Naturaz Inc.

Don’t miss your chance to be in the room where the next wave of innovation happens!

👉 Register Now to Join Us at Founders Innovation Day 2025
Questions? Reach out to Wayne at wbennett@ecrm.marketgate.com.