​A Private, Invite-Only Gathering for Scaled Ecom Brand Founders

​This is not a conference.
It’s not a sales pitch.
And it’s not designed for spectators.

​It’s a closed-door room for people who are already operating in ecommerce at a high level and want honest, peer-to-peer conversations with others who understand the weight of real decisions at scale.

​Anchoring the Room

​The conversation will be anchored by an intimate panel by a small group of experienced operators who have built and scaled iconic consumer brands:

​Kevin Gould – Co-Founder, Glamnetic
Kevin has built multiple digitally native consumer brands, including Glamnetic and Insert Name Here, scaling modern DTC businesses through influencer-led growth, brand, and community. His portfolio companies have generated tens of millions in revenue, with deep experience in building brands from early traction to scale.

​James Brennan – Co-Founder, Suja Juice; Co-Founder, Kopari
James is a veteran consumer entrepreneur with decades of experience building and scaling brands in food, beverage, and beauty. He co-founded Suja Juice, which grew into one of the largest organic cold-pressed juice brands in the U.S., and later founded Kopari, a nationally distributed clean beauty brand.

​Lindsay McCormick – Founder & CEO, Bite
Built Bite into a sustainable oral care brand centered on plastic-free products and refillable formats. The company gained early visibility following her appearance on Shark Tank and has since grown into a nationally recognized DTC brand known for mission-driven growth and strong customer loyalty.

Jason Pratt – Founder & CEO, JoySpring
Built JoySpring, a purpose-driven wellness brand focused on clean, plant-powered supplements for families, rooted in solving his own children’s health needs. Under his leadership, the company has grown into a recognized DTC wellness brand with a broad product line and a community of loyal customers, emphasizing thoughtful formulation and natural alternatives in the kids’ health space.

​These founders are not presenting decks or selling frameworks. They’re participating in the room — sharing context, answering questions, and engaging in candid discussion alongside other operators.

​What the Conversation Will Focus On

​• What breaks as brands move past $30M–$50M
• How leadership and decision-making change at scale
• TikTok & Retail expansion to anchor your ecom growth
• The challenges that don’t show up on podcasts or panels
• What operators are cutting, and where they are spending

​The Setting

​The gathering will take place outdoors at a historic private home in Miami’s gated Morningside neighborhood, set within a lush backyard and garden environment.

​Surrounded by mature trees, and tropical foliage — intentionally designed for relaxed, open-air conversation. The outdoor space will host the gathering, with multiple natural pockets for small-group discussions throughout the afternoon.

​Located just minutes from the Miami Design District, the beach, downtown, and the airport

If you are flying in we recommend The Moore, Arlo, AC Marriott Wynwood, or The Edition

​Format & Notes

​Attendance is limited and vetted.
Founders and operators only.
No vendors, no solicitation, no pitching, no plus-ones.

​The format is simple: arrive, connect, sit with peers, and talk honestly. After the closed-door session, those who wish can continue the conversation over drinks during an informal post-event gathering.

​Good food and refreshments will be provided throughout.

​This room is for founders who don’t need access, tactics, or validation — but value signal, perspective, and time spent with peers who understand the stakes.

​If you belong in that room, you’ll know.

​Must be an operator of a serious ecom-focused brand or an MDS Member to qualify.