Calling all diverse founders!
The M/O Fellowship is a 12-week program built to support and advocate for racially and ethnically underrepresented, early-stage founders in the natural and organic CPG industry. The program brings together resources, tools, and community, facilitating access to opportunities and success for Fellows in the program.
Criteria for entry:
Is your business 51% minority-owned?
Have you been in business for under 5 years?
Did you make at least $5,000 in 2021?
Are you ready and able to invest 10 hours per month to participate in education and networking opportunities?
Applications for the 2023 cohort open this July!
“We applied for the Fellowship because we felt that it would help us access and find the tools we need to become successful business owners. We also wanted to meet and know more business owners who are just starting out.
We wanted to be challenged to think in different ways so we can better anticipate future hurdles and face them with confidence when the time comes.”
ZACH AND DELISA HARPER, M/O FOUNDERS, FUNKY MELLO
Meet our Alumni
2022 Cohort
Bindu Marasini, Bindu Bites
Brittany Bygrave, Butter'd Bodycare
Brittany Coleman, Tough Cutie
Camara Samuel, Wadadli Naturals
Carmen Tellez, Dewy Organics
Aswini Sivaswamy, Arya Chai
Christian Lola, Faida Foods
Connie Shih, Heralogie
Donnet Bruce, Nubian Oasis
Duane Humeyestewa. Hightail
Eugene Lin, Chop Chop
Jordan Fronk, Fronks
Julian Maltby, Mercado Sin Nombre
Liliana Spear, Pachamama Fermented Foods
Madhu Sharoff, Kimbala
Marilyn Austin, Hempress Hygienics
McKenna Avery, Hempress Hygienics
Nyesha Brown, Natural Mystic Skincare
Ponchitta M Lanoue, Ponch Cosmetics
Quynh Thoa Truong, QT Cook Shop
Shubhra Sharma, CRIA
Trisha Leslie, Yelō Botanicals
2021 Cohort
