Future of Consumer Marketing

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Brett Stapper interviews Khalil Khamis, CEO of Crafty Ramen. When COVID-19 forced restaurant closures, Crafty Ramen pivoted from a small Canadian restaurant chain to a frozen meal kit phenomenon that caught fire online and now sits on 1,600+ retail shelves across Canada. Their journey from selling 100 local meal kits that sold out in minute...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Andres Figueira interviews Julia Cooper, Vice President of Brand and Marketing at Endy. Endy revolutionized Canada's mattress industry by being the first to deliver premium mattresses in a box, disrupting traditional brick-and-mortar retail with 2-day delivery across Canada. Julia shares how Endy transformed from a direct-response focused s...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Andres Figueira interviews Philip Freeman, CEO and founder of Murphy's Naturals, a nationally distributed outdoor products brand that's cracked the code on natural insect repellent. What started as a garage-based solution for Philip's mosquito-sensitive wife has grown into a 50+ employee company manufacturing 85% of their products in-house...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Roman Kirsch interviews James Kennedy, Brand & Marketing Director at Numan. Numan has transformed from a provocative men's health startup into a sophisticated, gender-neutral digital healthcare platform. James shares how they've navigated one of marketing's most challenging sectors - healthcare - while maintaining brand authenticity and...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Roman Kirsch interviews Dominik Burziwoda, CEO & Founder of Perfood. Perfood develops digital therapeutics using personalized low-glycemic diets to treat lifestyle-associated diseases like type 2 diabetes and migraines. Operating in Germany's regulated healthcare system, Perfood must navigate the complex challenge of marketing to three...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Roman Kirsch interviews Jacob Westerberg, Co-Founder of JUNIPER, a Swedish direct-to-consumer bedding and home goods brand. Jacob and his wife built JUNIPER from a honeymoon hotel experience into a profitable business that's expanded from bed linens into towels, soaps, and consumables. Their journey reveals crucial insights about working ca...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Andres Figueira interviews Nick Brackenbury, Co-founder and CEO of NearSt. NearSt is revolutionizing the retail landscape by connecting the world's local inventory to the web, bridging the critical gap between online discovery and offline purchasing. With over a billion stock updates flowing through their platform daily, NearSt is tackling...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Brett Stapper interviews Deeannah Seymour, CEO and Co-Founder of pH-D Feminine Health. After 20 years in pharma, Seymour launched pH-D in 2014 to commercialize boric acid vaginal suppositories - a product that existed only through compounding pharmacies despite being frequently recommended by OB-GYNs. Within six months of launching on Amazo...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Andres Figueira interviews Ferran Belmonte, VP of Growth Marketing at June. June is revolutionizing the rental market in major US metros by creating a flexible, technology-driven platform that serves students and young professionals seeking mid-to-long-term housing solutions. Through innovative approaches to automation, data-driven testing,...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Brett Stapper interviews Daricus Releford, CEO and Co-Founder of StoreCash. StoreCash is disrupting the cashback space by maximizing customer returns through a subscription model that delivers 7-15% savings across 400+ major retailers. Unlike traditional cashback platforms that keep a portion of merchant commissions, StoreCash passes maximu...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Brett Stapper interviews Hannah Keyser, Vice President of Marketing at Scenthound. Scenthound is disrupting the pet care industry by creating a membership-based model focused on routine hygiene and wellness care for dogs - addressing a gap between traditional grooming (focused on aesthetics) and basic health maintenance that every dog needs...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Roman Kirsch interviews Julia Lirio, Marketing Director at roadsurfer. roadsurfer is transforming the camping and van life experience across 14 countries by positioning camping as a hip, young lifestyle choice rather than a niche hobby for retirees. Operating in the fast-growing outdoor recreation market, roadsurfer offers camper rentals, c...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Roman Kirsch interviews Mat Megens, Founder of HyperJar. HyperJar is transforming how consumers manage their spending through behavioral psychology and gamified saving mechanics. Starting from a supply chain financing concept, the company evolved into a consumer spending app that helps people avoid debt and spend more intentionally. With ne...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Roman Kirsch interviews Nelly Voukaki, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer at Looper Insights. Looper Insights revolutionized how major entertainment studios track and optimize their content placement across streaming platforms, connected devices, and digital storefronts. Starting from a compliance problem in transactional stores, Nelly a...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Brett Stapper interviews Steven Sashen, founder and Chief Barefoot Officer of Xero Shoes. Steven built a multi-million dollar footwear company from a simple DIY sandal kit after discovering barefoot running transformed his athletic performance. Starting with basic SEO tactics in 2009, Xero Shoes has grown into a 60-product line worn by ever...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Brett Stapper interviews Peter Bayne, co-founder and COO of Kenetik. Kenetik is revolutionizing the functional beverage space with a ketone-based drink that delivers sustained energy and cognitive enhancement without caffeine or sugar. After building a restaurant empire that the pandemic forced him to pivot from, Peter discovered ketones' c...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Roman Kirsch interviews Matt Ovenden, serial entrepreneur and founder of The Wine Engine and Borrow A Boat. After building Borrow A Boat into a 400,000-user platform that transformed the boat charter industry, Matt is now applying his marketplace expertise to wine subscriptions. The Wine Engine represents his shift from low-frequency, high-...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Brett Stapper interviews Alex Schulze, CEO and Co-Founder of 4ocean. Born from a surf trip to Bali where Alex witnessed devastating plastic pollution, 4ocean has evolved from a simple bracelet company into a vertically integrated ocean cleanup operation that has removed over 41 million pounds of trash from the ocean. What started as a direc...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Brett Stapper interviews Terri Rockovich, Co-founder and CEO of Jinx. After scaling Casper's marketing budget from $30k to $7M monthly as their first marketing hire, Terri applied those hard-won lessons to building Jinx—a premium dog food brand positioned for mass market accessibility. Jinx has successfully navigated the challenging transit...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Brett Stapper interviews Patrick Buchanan, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Lulus. Patrick shares how he's building a brand focused on empowering women through authentic storytelling and community-driven marketing. From his early days in product placement working with celebrities like Zac Efron and Kobe Bryant, to scaling marketing tea...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Brett Stapper interviews Jacqueline Parisi, Head of Marketing at Elektra Health. Elektra Health is revolutionizing women's healthcare by providing comprehensive menopause care through telemedicine, combining clinical treatment with wraparound support services like menopause doulas, education, and community. Operating primarily in New York a...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Roman Kirsch interviews Hilary Strong, CMO of smol, the UK-based challenger brand disrupting the laundry and cleaning category. Founded in 2018 by two ex-Unilever colleagues, smol has revolutionized how consumers buy cleaning products by combining D2C subscription delivery with sustainable, high-performance products at accessible prices. Hi...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Roman Kirsch interviews Galahad Clark, founder and CEO of Vivobarefoot. Clark is leading a rebellion against "Big Shoe" - the $24 billion global footwear industry dominated by Nike and Adidas. Coming from a 200-year-old Quaker shoemaking family, Clark pivoted from traditional footwear to create barefoot shoes that prioritize foot health ove...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Roman Kirsch interviews Stefan Lagerqvist, Group CEO of Nick's, a Swedish food tech company revolutionizing the healthy snacking space. Nick's has carved out a unique position by focusing on eliminating the gap between indulgent and healthy, creating products that taste great without the traditional health food compromise. After a major bra...

In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Brett interviews Gavin Jocius, Chief Digital & Marketing Officer of SAUNA HOUSE®. SAUNA HOUSE® is building the modern American bathhouse by adapting ancient wellness modalities for US consumers. Operating in a market where communal bathing culture is nascent compared to established markets like Finland, Japan, and Canada, SAUNA HOUSE® h...