One-to-One Meetings with Retailers and Investors
Meetings are now closed for BevNET Live NYC 2026.
BevNET Live attendees have the opportunity to meet one-to-one with retail buyers and investors in private, pre-scheduled meetings throughout the event
These conversations are designed to be:
Intentional: Pre-scheduled 10-minute meetings with aligned goals
Curated: Based on business stage, category, and mutual fit
Action Oriented: Bring specific questions or challenges and leave with insight, leads, or next steps
Structured 1:1 networking at BevNET Live means your next meaningfulconversation doesn’t have to be left to chance - it could be planned ahead.
How it Works
What: Private, 10-minute meetings with industry hosts, scheduled in advance
Who: Hosts include retail buyers and investors. Available exclusively to registered BevNET Live attendees.
How: Browse participating hosts and request meetings through our platform; all meetings are approved at the host’s discretion to ensure value for both sides
When: Meetings take place June 10+11 in a dedicated space at BevNET Live
Please note: Meetings are now closed for BevNET Live NYC 2026.
Meet the 1:1 Hosts
Connect directly with decision-makers who are actively buying, investing in, and building the beverage industry.
Retail Buyers & Operators
Samantha Fletcher, Senior Category Merchant, Whole Foods Market
John Lawson, Senior Local Forager, Whole Foods Market
Nicolletta Payne, Senior Director of Merchandising, The Vitamin Shoppe
Randy Ornstein, Senior Director of Beverages, Gopuff
Stephen Jabour, Chief Sales and Operating Officer, Spec's
David Germick, Category Merchant, Wegmans Food Markets
Dee Charlemagne, Senior Director of Emerging Brands, Walmart
Lesley Osorio, Senior Beverage Merchant, Shelf-Stable Juice, Walmart
Natalia Narloch, Buying Manager, Soft Drinks, Morrisons
Chris Beattie, Senior Buyer, Soft Drinks, Morrisons
Kristian Atkinson, Senior Buyer, Soft Drinks, Morrisons
Investors
Mark Rampolla, Co-Managing Partner, GroundForce Capital
Elly Truesdell, Managing Partner, New Fare Partners
Maddie Serviente, Head of Investment Team, The Angel Group
Alyssa Arnold, Managing Partner, The Angel Group
Webb Knudsen, Vice President, Partnership Capital Growth
Caroline Lippman, Vice President, Coefficient Capital
Dr. Sebastian Dreher, Venture Manager US, Döhler
Brad Barnhorn, Board Member & Strategic Advisor
Dace Graham, Managing Partner, 1731 MGMT
Hank Spring, Managing Partner, KarpReilly
Kyle Fitzpatrick, CEO, Paperboy Ventures
Zhun Che, Investor, Asahi Group Beverages & Innovation
Important Details
Brand leaders must be registered for BevNET Live to be considered for meetings.
Early registrants have a clear advantage - you're in the system sooner, part of the initial consideration set, and requesting meetings before host calendars fill.
After registering, you’ll receive access to the meeting platform where you can request time with participating hosts. Meetings are approved at each host's discretion.
Even if you don't secure a formal meeting, BevNET Live puts you in the same room as these (and other) decision-makers. With dedicated networking breaks, collaborative meal times, and the BevNET Live Happy Hour, there are still plenty of opportunities to make connections and form partnerships.
Register for BevNET Live to Sign Up
Join us at BevNET Live NYC to network with beverage experts, sample the latest products, and gain valuable insights.
1:1 meetings are now closed for BevNET Live NYC 2026.