Meet the fam

WE ARE

:INCLUDED

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United in the mission to advance access, equity, and sustainable excellence in enterpreneurship

Since our founding in January of 2020, our work lives at the intersection of access, equity, and cultural fluency.


Through curated programming, strategic partnerships, and authentic storytelling, INCLUDED CPG delivers high-impact visibility and support to hundreds of emerging founders creating real momentum across every corner of the consumer goods ecosystem.

THE VISION

We envision a nation where inclusive entrepreneurship is embedded in the framework of the American Dream, ensuring that talented individuals of all backgrounds have the opportunity to thrive & contribute to a more equitable society.


Together, we are building the new table: one where our stories of success inspire future founders to claim their seat.

The Mission

Focused on entrepreneurs within the ecosystem of Consumer Packaged Food And Beverage, we are passionate about amplifying voices that represent and resonate with the rich cultural fabric of our nation.


We believe the collective impact of our advocacy will energize local economies, generate global innovation, and inspire resilient leaders of tomorrow, shaping a more inclusive American experience.

Why we do it

Inclusive enterpreneurship matters

Despite rising consumer demand for heritage flavors, the U.S. food and beverage industry still lacks diversity on the shelf and in the boardroom. Founders of color face deep-set systemic barriers that limit access to the growth capital, resources, and networks required to thrive.

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% representation of leadership positions in the natural products industry

1%

Indigenous

2%

Black

6%

Latino

9%

Asian

Black and Latino founders received only 1% and 1.5% respectively of total US venture capital funding.

2.5%

of VC Funding

Who's We?

:INCLUDED LEADERSHIP

With more than 30 years of combined CPG experience, we’ve built brands from the ground up and helped others find their footing to scale. :INCLUDED was born from knowing the weight of walking an unmapped path on our own, and the power of working together. We’re humbled to invest in creating what we never had but still crave—a community that elevates culture as we climb.

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Jomaree Pinkard

Jomaree Pinkard

Jomaree Pinkard

Victoria Ho

Victoria Ho

Victoria Ho

Our Founding Team

Our Founding Team

Our Member Volunteers

Our Member Volunteers