202 Consumer Ventures, which derives its name from the area code in our nation’s capital, is a strategy practice that works to grow emerging consumer brands and engage companies and industry associations in Washington, D.C.
ASSOCIATION STRATEGY
Trade association leaders come to 202CV for guidance on strategy, membership, partnerships, event content, and governance. Having served as a senior executive leading membership, industry affairs, and events at two food industry trade associations, Brandon can help CEOs and their teams unlock and showcase the valuable work they do on behalf of their members and categories. He works closely with association executives across food and beverage and brings real-time knowledge about what members want and what leaders are doing to serve them.
INDUSTRY AFFAIRS
202CV works with companies to maximize impact of investments in association memberships, sponsorships, and events, whether the goals are trade relations or public policy success. We can help companies increase their industry influence, engage customers to build key relationships, or help rationalize the way a large, diversified company engages across a range of industry organizations. For emerging brands, trade association engagement can enhance your profile, introduce potential investors or acquirers, and amplify your voice among industry players.
EMERGING BRANDS
Building on Brandon’s experience as a startup founder, CEO, and investor, as well as his network in the early-stage food and beverage space, 202CV advises young consumer brands on operations, growth, and investor relations. We also introduce emerging brands to Washington, either to network with industry peers and customers, or to use political and public policy advocacy to express their company purpose or brand mission. Brands can use their voice in the public sphere to tell consumers what they stand for – and consumers want to know.
These three areas of work leverage Brandon’s experience on both the corporate and commercial sides of the food business, and his knowledge of how to engage in Washington to build awareness, demonstrate thought leadership, or grow a business.