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Expo West

Expo West

We are excited to participate in Expo West and look forward to connecting with you during the event.

Insurgent brands continue to disrupt and capture an outsized share of Consumer Products growth. Expo West 2026 is an opportunity to explore the next wave of insurgent brands. Discover below a curated selection of our insights on Insurgent Brands in Consumer Products.

Bain on the Agenda

Our Attendees

Headshot of Charlotte Apps

Charlotte Apps Practice Executive Vice President Toronto

Headshot of John Blasberg

John Blasberg Associé Boston

Headshot of Maria Kurenova

Maria Kurenova Associé Atlanta

Headshot of Jake Gorelov

Jake Gorelov Associé New York

Headshot of Amanda Howe

Amanda Howe Partner London

Headshot of Liz Lippert

Liz Lippert Associé San Francisco

Headshot of Emily Miller

Emily Miller Associé Boston

Headshot of Daniel Sobol

Daniel Sobol Associé San Francisco

Headshot of Nadya Yankovskaya

Nadya Yankovskaya Associé New York

Sarah Yates Practice Director New York

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Insurgent Q&A: Once Upon a Farm CEO John Foraker
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Reclaiming Growth in Consumer Products in 2025
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