# Season 2 Trailer - What's Next for Startup CPG?

- Show: [The Startup CPG Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-startup-cpg-podcast)
- Published: 2020-11-21
- Length: 3m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-startup-cpg-podcast/2020-11-21-season-2-trailer-whats-next-for-startup-cpg
- Listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/baaa8a6a

## Summary

Amanda Rodriguez, host and founding member of Startup CPG, outlines the organization's growth from a local Bay Area group to a global community of over 1,200 members in just ten months. She details the community's impact, including hosting pitch competitions for 30 brands, distributing 2,000 products to buyers, and launching a micro-grant program that donates purchased goods to food security organizations. Rodriguez highlights the expansion of the internal team from 7 to 25 members and announces upcoming initiatives for Season 2, including a free virtual trade show and continued support for emerging CPG founders.

## Chapters

- [0:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-startup-cpg-podcast/2020-11-21-season-2-trailer-whats-next-for-startup-cpg#t=9) Introduction: Amanda Rodriguez and Startup CPG's Growth

## Topics

- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Startup CPG (company)
- Amanda Rodriguez (other)

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