June 4, 2025 | Seattle
Pitch Slam is Naturally Seattle’s first annual celebration of the best of Seattle’s natural and consumer products industry! We are proud to be at the forefront of the most exciting and innovative brands that break genres and disrupt categories.
Five finalists will be selected to compete on June 4 in Seattle at Seattle University’s Pigott Auditorium.
The winner will advance to the national Naturally Network Naturally Rising Pitch Competition, held live on stage at Newtopia Now in Denver, CO, in August 2025.
WHY ATTEND NATURALLY RISING?
This is more than a pitch event—it's a celebration of community, bold entrepreneurship, and what's next in natural. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, industry professional, or natural products enthusiast, our first-ever showcase is the region’s can’t miss natural products event!
For Investors & Industry Professionals
Discover the most innovative emerging brands in the natural products space
Connect with promising entrepreneurs before they break into mainstream markets
Network with fellow industry leaders and decision-makers
Help shape the future of the natural products industry
Hosted by Ken Grant
“The Voice Behind Seafair 2024”
For Natural Products Enthusiasts
Be among the first to discover exciting new products
Support local entrepreneurs and sustainable business practices
Enjoy complimentary food and beverage sampling from featured brands
Participate in audience choice voting for favorite pitches
This event highlights companies that embrace Naturally Network's quintuple bottom line—the 5 Ps—passion, purpose, people, planet, and prosperity.
Naturally Rising strongly emphasizes supporting brands towards retail success, ensuring that the competing businesses are purpose-driven and prepared for growth and success in the marketplace. From regional competitions to the national stage, culminating in a pitch experience at Newtopia Now—a show known for supporting emerging brands—this competition is designed to help elevate companies that can thrive in today’s conscious economy.
Meet Our Pitch Slam Finalists
EVENT SCHEDULE
EVENT SCHEDULE
5:00 - 5:40 PM
Registration opens! Enjoy networking with your Seattle CPG community before the main event
5:40 - 5:50 PM
Our main event begins! Opening welcome, introductions, and overview
5:50 - 7:00 PM
Hear our six finalists’ pitches! Each finalist is given 3 minutes to pitch their company, followed by questions from our judges.
7:00 - 7:15 PM
Our judges deliberate!
Fireside chat with Andy Heily/President & CEO at Krustaez & Kurt Dammeier/Founder & CEO at Sugar Mountain (Beechers Handmade Cheese)
7:25 PM
Our first Naturally Rising winner to be announced!
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Celebrate our pitching companies with your community as we wrap up our evening
Join your Seattle CPG community!
Become a member today and get discounts on this and future events!
Meet Our Judges
Madelyn Haydon
Nutpods
Kevin Rutherford
Tosi, Nuun
Greta Remington
Venture Mechanics
Cameron Gould-Saltman
TikTok Shop
Brad Bodenman
ACT Capital Advisors
Meet Our Mentors
Scott Owen
KeHe/Sprouts
Junea Rocha
Brazi Bites
Russ Ruby
former Whole Foods & PCC
James Pippin
Good Now Foods
Ashely Becker
Kraft Heinz
Gage Mitchell
Modern Species
Prizes & Opportunities
Our winning finalist will receive
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5x10 Newtopia Now Booth in the Thrive Neighborhood
Provided by New Hope Network
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$5,000 Cash Prize
Provided by Madeline Haydon Award for Entrepreneurship
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Pitching Spot at Newtopia Now
Provided by Naturally Network
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1 Year Event Pass + Mentorship
Provided by Venture Mechanics
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Free Onboarding, 90% discount on monthly charge
Provided by Makenna
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$10k in free Meta Media Buying & Ad Creation
Provided by Like & Like
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$1,000 in Operations Consulting
Provided by Growing Wild Consulting
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$10k in Free Sales & Marketing Consulting
Provided by Noxu Data
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Free Product Listings & Onboarding
Provided by Range Me
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1 Year Free TIE Oregon Membership
Provided by TIE Oregon
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$200 Gift Certificate
Provided by Mountain Rose Herbs
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$50 gift card
Provided by Chili Basil family of restaurants
Naturally Seattle’s People Award Choice Winner will receive
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A Spot in Good Now Foods' Cooperative Booth Space at Newtopia Now
Provided by Good Now Foods
Thank you to our sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors
Event hosted by Seattle University at the Pigott Auditorium
901 12th Ave Sinegal Building, Suite 140, Seattle, WA 98122
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