

Building Iconic Brands Through Trust, Visibility & Community
An intimate invite-only evening on influence, investment, and the power of community.
Join Sam Cutler, creator and founder of MINDFULL and Scott Van den Berg , founder of HotStart VC for an evening bringing together founders and funders to explore how people, visibility, and community are shaping the next generation of brands.
Over drinks, MINDFULL bites, and a short panel conversation, we’ll discuss where investors are placing their bets, how founders turn visibility into trust and lasting communities, and how media views the power of human connection in a world of AI.
5:00–5:30 pm: Welcome MINDFULL muffin bar & drinks
5:30–6:15 pm: Panel discussion with Sam Cutler (MINDFULL), Scott Van den Berg (HotStart VC), Dominic Davis (Sr Reporter for TechCrunch) and Christopher Gavigan (The Honest Company) moderated by Cris Gordon (Chief Brand Officer MMC Beauty - Division of Omnicom)
6:15–6:30 pm: Q&A, group contributions & thoughts
6:30–7:00 pm: Meet, mingle & make deals