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Lunch with some Founders: From Kitchen table to Retail Shelves

Thu, Feb 19

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StartingBlock Madison

We're hosting THREE local food and beverage founders...come see what it took to get their product on shelves.

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Lunch with some Founders: From Kitchen table to Retail Shelves
Lunch with some Founders: From Kitchen table to Retail Shelves

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Feb 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

StartingBlock Madison, 821 E Washington Ave 2nd floor, Madison, WI 53703, USA

About the event

What does it really take to get your product from your kitchen to store shelves? Join us for a candid conversation with three Madison food entrepreneurs who've made the journey.

David Payne (Potters Crackers), Jessica Benish (Fortune Favors), and Henry Aschauer (Forage Kitchen) will share the lessons learned, pivots made, and real-world strategies that helped them scale their businesses. Whether you're still perfecting your recipe at the farmers market or actively pursuing retail placement, this panel offers practical insights from founders who've been where you are.

Lunch is provided. Bring your questions.

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