Kelly Bennett (she/they) is a New York City based brand strategist and advisor launching CPG food & beverage brands. She works with early-stage founders to differentiate brands and products in the marketplace, speak directly to their target audience, drive consumer demand (even before launching), and create buzz for with consumers, media & retailers.Kelly has built award-winning emerging brands, clients featured in Adweek, LA Times, CNN, and Forbes, advised 1000+ early-stage founders, and became an industry expert with 15 years of experience. She has spoken at CreativeMornings, African Food Changemakers, Hot Bread Kitchen, NY NOW and Food Biz Wiz. Kelly hosts ‘Emerging Brand Podcast’ interviewing founders building the coolest emerging brands.