Melissa Facchina, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Siddhi Capital, shares how she turned decades of hands-on CPG experience into a multi-fund investment platform, navigated fundraising as both operator and investor, and scaled food and beverage brands with operational rigor. Learn her practical advice on raising the right capital, building founder–investor trust, and tackling the challenges of high-growth CPG businesses.

Mike Fata, co-founder of Manitoba Harvest, shares how he built a $100M CPG brand over two decades, navigated fundraising from both sides of the table, and scaled without burning out. Learn his practical advice on valuation, investor relationships, and running a tight capital raise process.

From Madonna’s inner circle to Beyoncé-backed equity deals, Denise Lambertson built her career on intuition, timing, and brand obsession. In this conversation, we unpack how she turned those instincts into a venture fund—and why her marketing lens gives her an edge most investors don’t have.