CPG 2026 Investor's POV- Automate the Back Office, Unlock Growth

​What will separate the CPG winners in 2026? Investors say it’s not just brand and distribution—it’s an automated back office that turns operational drag into margin, cash flow, and scale. Join a fast, no-fluff session on how emerging, growing, and national brands are using AI and automation to recover revenue, speed up order-to-cash, and fund growth without adding headcount. Key Takeaways: - Turn Ops into a Growth Engine: Automate the “messy middle” (deductions, disputes, chargebacks, compliance) to unlock cash and lift margins going into 2026. - Defend Gross Margin: Real investor criteria for scalable COGS control—trade spend visibility, recovery playbooks, and reducing leakage by tens of thousands per quarter. - Plan & Scale with Confidence: Where automation pays first in S&OP, inventory, and demand planning—so you avoid stockouts, reduce overstock, and protect working capital. - What to Automate (and What Not To): A 2026 roadmap from operators and investors—quick wins, red flags, and the KPIs your next round will scrutinize. - Board-Ready Reporting: Build the data layer that proves ROI—cash recovered, days to dispute, DSO reduction, and contribution margin lift. Speakers - Jeff Spiro, VP of Sales, Glimpse - Mollye Santulli, VC, Springdale Ventures If operational friction is slowing growth (and burning cash), this playbook is your advantage. Register now to head into 2026 with an investor-approved automation strategy.