Join us for an unforgettable evening as Naturally Los Angeles presents the Naturally Rising Pitch Event—where the most exciting emerging brands in the natural products space will go head-to-head in a live pitch competition!

🗓 Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025

🕕 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

📍 Location: 3402 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Come network, sip, snack, and cheer on the next generation of game-changing founders as they pitch in front of an audience of industry leaders, investors, and YOU.

Meet the 2025 Finalists:

Salubata – Sustainable shoes with a powerful purpose-driven story

Todo Verde – Chef-crafted Latin flavors using clean, real ingredients

Sake High – Refreshing sake-based RTD beverages that deliver a cultural twist

Lexington Bakes – Elevated indulgent snacks that you won't want to share

Two Spoons Creamery - High protein GLP-1 friendly ice-cream

Meet the LA Naturally Rising Judges:

Gelson's: Rich Gilmore - President

Bristol Farms: Darren Viscount - Natural Living,OTC Senior Category Manager

Rising Tide Ventures: Ruchi Desai - Founder

Irresistible Food Group: Alexandria Garrigan - Director, Strategy & New Ventures

Air Ventures - Ali Guthy - Co-Founder, Managing Partner

Entrepreneur Ventures: Jon Hung - Managing Partner

Finalists will be reviewed for Pitch Performance & Storytelling, Potential, Passion, Purpose, People, Planet & Prosperity!

Prizes include:

• A booth a Newtopia Now from New Hope
• Services from NIQ Consumer Intelligence Data, Polsinelli Law Firm, Branding & Marketing Mile9Agency, Creative Workshop with Morel Creative, Pelagic Outsourced Ops & Supply Chain and more!

Why You Should Be There:

Incredible networking with founders, funders & retail decision-makers

Complimentary bites & beverages

See who will rise to the top and represent NLA at Newtopia Now

🔥 Space is limited, and the energy will be high.

Let's celebrate innovation, impact, and the power of community—together.

See you there,

The Naturally Los Angeles Team