

The Consumer VC Wake Up! CPG Austin
Austin-area CPG brands, retailers, service providers, and local enthusiasts are welcome to join us for a lively discussion about the CPG scene and helping each other grow our businesses and community. We are especially welcoming to new startups and companies just landing in Austin.
Wake Up! is a casual networking meetup for people interested in the Austin Consumer Packaged Goods Community. This event is hosted by Marc Nathan with generous sponsorship from Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP and EventMagic.
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Nathan Latka (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanlatka/) is graciously covering everyone's coffee for our 2026 Wake Up! CPG Kickoff! He's the most active CPG investor in Austin and he'll invest $50m in Austin CPG brands this year. He already invested in Pecan Cakes, Parker & Scott, and Gordoughs Donuts to name a few: https://founderpath.com/industry/cpg
Nathan will be joining us on Thursday along with some special out-of-town guests, including Amy Noblin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-noblin-64aaa26/), visiting from Colorado.
Watch Nathan's excellent web series, The Deal here: https://www.youtube.com/@DealShowClips?sub_confirmation=1