ForceBrands is proud to introduce CreatorForce, its specialized hiring practice for creator and celebrity brands. CreatorForce’s hiring solutions include Impactful Search® for executive search with access to elite C-suite leadership, executives, advisors, and board members; Direct Hire for consumer-focused recruitment for VP, director, and senior management positions; and a job board for hiring entry-level talent, […]
Specialized investment firm Whipstitch Capital kicked off Expo West with a “2023 Capital Markets and Building Value” panel conversation that explored the status of the capital markets for consumer businesses, both M&A and private placements. Moderated by Whipstitch Capital’s Managing Director Michael Burgmaier, panelists included: Josh Wand, CEO and Founder of ForceBrands; Ryan Lewendon, Partner […]
Join Founder and CEO of ForceBrands and PINATA Josh Wand in 10-minute conversations with leaders across the consumer brand universe. The series of fireside-like chats, originally shared on his LinkedIn, feature some of the industry’s most game-changing thought leaders. Watch the video to catch up with Deborah Brenner, Founder of Women of the Vine & Spirits. Read the full interview […]
Join Founder and CEO of ForceBrands and PINATA Josh Wand in 10-minute conversations with leaders across the consumer brand universe. The series of fireside-like chats, originally shared on his LinkedIn, feature some of the industry’s most game-changing thought leaders. Watch the video to catch up with beverage industry executive Jeff Popkin. Read the full interview […]
How do you lead during a pandemic when there’s no playbook? How do you sustain your team’s culture in a remote environment? What will the future of the workplace look like after COVID-19? These are all questions that AF Ventures‘ Managing Partner Jordan Gaspar and ForceBrands‘ Founder and CEO Josh Wand address in a candid and timely […]
Timing is everything. When the COVID-19 crisis hit in mid-March, no one could have predicted the sheer disruption of their daily lives caused by the virus. While companies adopted remote workplaces — many reducing their overall workforces — and adjusted their business models, the timing presented a unique opportunity for the team behind PINATA to leverage their […]
What’s ahead for the food and beverage industry after COVID-19? What impact will the global pandemic have on the long-term health of the industry? We recently brought together thought leaders for a virtual networking and panel event to explore the topic “Post-COVID Reality: Changes Expected in the Food and Beverage Industry and What the Data […]
ForceBrands brought together some of the beverage alcohol industry’s top leaders for a live virtual discussion on May 27. Part of a new thought leadership series, Born to Lead, powered by ForceBrands and PINATA, panelists addressed how they’re “Addressing Real Challenges and Driving Positive Change Through Leadership in Today’s Environment.” Moderated by Josh Wand, Founder […]
ForceBrands co-hosted a Power Hour with FounderMade on Wednesday afternoon to discuss redesigning brands of the future. The webinar brought together trailblazing thought leaders across food, beverage, beauty, wellness, and cannabis. Josh Wand, Founder and CEO of ForceBrands, led the panel that included Benjamin Witte, Founder and CEO of Recess; Mike Messersmith, General Manager of […]
In times of crisis, leadership matters more than ever. It’s during challenging times that people look to higher authorities for stability, reassurance, and guidance. Whether it’s a CEO of a company or an official within government, leaders across the world are being tested during COVID-19. Forbes recently shared an article highlighting how some leaders across […]