Clout Collective NYC Recap: A Night of Connection at Ragtrader
On June 10, Clout Collective returned to New York City for an evening dedicated to the people building what's next in CPG.
Hosted at Ragtrader NYC, the event brought together founders, operators, marketers, creators, and industry leaders from across the consumer goods space for an evening of meaningful conversations, new connections, and shared experiences.
Most industry events are built around presentations.
This one was built around people.
And that's exactly what made it memorable.
The Right People in the Right Room
One of the things we hear most often from our community is that meaningful connections have become harder to find.
Calendars are packed. Feeds are crowded. Everyone seems busy.
Yet some of the most valuable opportunities still come from a single conversation.
That was exactly what June 10 was all about.
Throughout the evening, attendees connected with founders building emerging brands, marketers driving growth, operators navigating the realities of scaling consumer businesses, and industry leaders generously sharing lessons learned along the way.
What stood out most wasn't just the networking. It was the genuine willingness to help one another succeed.
We had the opportunity to connect with incredible people like Matt Lowenthal of Brand.co and Danielle Drescher of Rooted Broth. Brand.co is helping consumer brands grow through thoughtful marketing, while Rooted Broth is reimagining functional nutrition with a delicious broth packet featuring 10 grams of complete protein and 7 grams of collagen.
Even more exciting, many of the conversations that started at Ragtrader are already turning into action. We're exploring future events with Brand.co and uncovering new ways members can support one another through partnerships, introductions, shared resources, and business growth.
That's what Clout Collective is all about.
Bringing together ambitious founders, marketers, operators, and creators who believe success grows faster when it's shared. When the right people come together, opportunities emerge, partnerships are formed, and ideas that once felt out of reach suddenly become possible.
The real value of this community isn't found in a single event. It lives in the relationships, conversations, and opportunities that continue long after everyone leaves the room.
Together, we're building something bigger than ourselves.
Real Conversations Over Surface-Level Networking
One of the goals behind every Clout Collective event is simple: create an environment where people can skip the small talk and get straight to the conversations that matter.
Throughout the evening, discussions ranged from retail expansion and customer acquisition to creator partnerships, product launches, emerging consumer trends, and the realities of growing brands in today's market.
Ideas were exchanged. New perspectives were shared. Partnerships began to take shape.
These weren't transactional conversations. They were honest discussions between people facing similar challenges and looking to learn from one another.
That's the difference between networking and community.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
This event would not have been possible without the support of our incredible sponsors, Superfiliate and Vidovo.
Their commitment to supporting founders, marketers, and operators helped create an experience that brought together some of the brightest minds in the CPG industry.
From the venue experience to the gifting suite and everything in between, their partnership played an important role in making the evening possible.
We're grateful for their support and for their continued investment in helping build stronger connections across the CPG community.
Thank You for Being Part of It
To everyone who joined us at Ragtrader NYC, thank you.
Thank you for showing up, sharing your experiences, and contributing to the conversations that made the evening so valuable.
The room was filled with talented people building exciting things, and we're grateful to help create spaces where those relationships can begin.
We're already looking forward to the next one.
Join the Community
Clout Collective is a membership community for the founders, operators, marketers, and creators moving the CPG industry forward.
Through exclusive events, meaningful conversations, industry insights, and a growing network of ambitious professionals, we're building a community where connections turn into collaborations.
If you'd like to join future events and become part of what's next, we'd love to meet you.
Apply to become a member and connect with the people shaping the future of CPG.
