Dan Graham
Springdale Ventures
About Naturally Austin
We exist to connect and strengthen Austin's natural and CPG community.
What we do
We’re not just another trade organization, we want to make dramatic changes in our CPG ecosystem and provide networking, education and resources for our members to illuminate a path for sustainable growth and ongoing success.
Our Story
Founded in 2019, Naturally Austin is a nonprofit organization and affiliate of the Naturally Network which currently has branches in Boulder (the founding entity), Bay Area, Chicago, San Diego, North Bay and New York. Our mission at Naturally Austin is to stimulate conscious growth, foster sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship, and develop exceptional leaders while growing the Central Texas natural and consumer products ecosystem. We are the only collaborative community for natural CPG in Austin – join us or support us!
Board of Directors
Caroline Freedman
Whole Foods Market
Max Kabat
goodDog
Jamie Katz
Lot 49 Advisors
Eric Mangan
El Nacho Tortilla Chips
Semira Nikou
Better Sour
Crystal Reynolds
Bank of America
Ashley Montgomery Ross
Karin Samelson
UMAI Marketing
Preston Simon
Generous Brands
Alison Smith
UMAI Marketing
Kelly Stockdale
Whole Foods Market
Jordan Thome
Cherry Bekaert
Our Values
- Cultivating an inclusive community
- Maintaining transparency with all stakeholders
- Empowering members and staff
- Cultivating a continual curiosity
- Remaining focused on collaboration
- Fostering creativity and the entrepreneurial spirit
- Building all aspects of the organization with goal of creating health & harmony between people & the planet, while maintaining healthy bottom line