Katerina Mountanos is the Founder & CEO of Kosterina, a modern wellness company centered around high-antioxidant, early harvest, extra virgin olive oil from her native home in Southern Greece. The mission of Kosterina is to help others lead a longer, more delicious life.

Prior to founding Kosterina, Katerina led the brand incubation team for Walmart’s US eCommerce division. Her team of 50+ marketers and operators incubated new omni digital brands, primarily in the fashion, beauty and home categories sold DTC online, via Walmart.com and in Walmart stores. Her team developed, launched and managed among others, Allswell, a lifestyle home brand selling luxury mattresses and luxe bedding at accessible prices.

Prior to her role at Walmart, Katina served as General Manager of the Home category for Jet where she managed a $150+ million business and a team of 20+ merchants & business development associates. (Jet was sold to Walmart in 2016 for $3.3 billion). Prior to Jet, Katina co-founded and served as CEO of VC-backed Manicube, a company focused on improving the lives of working professionals by offering affordable, high-quality beauty and personal care services in corporate offices. Manicube served over 200 corporate clients and over 30,000 end customers across four US markets. In November 2015, Manicube was acquired by Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas after which Katina served as the Co-President of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa’s Red Door to Door division.
Katina began her career as a corporate investment banker at Citigroup in both the New York and London offices. She also spent time as a marketing manager at L’Oreal USA focused on new brand and product innovation, as a beauty merchandiser on Soap.com at Quidsi and as the General Manager of BeautyBar.com at Quidsi. Quidsi was sold to Amazon in 2011.

Katerina holds a Bachelor of Science from New York University's Stern School of Business and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She lives in the suburbs of New York City with her husband and three young children.

Ross Shepard is a 20-year veteran of the better-for-you CPG space, with experience ranging from global brands to pre-revenue startups. He currently serves as CEO of MOSS, a first-of-its-kind functional beverage co-founded by actor and director Michael B. Jordan. In addition to leading MOSS, Ross advises early-stage brands on go-to-market strategy and how to scale from regional traction to national presence. He brings a unique perspective on how premium positioning and product innovation can unlock incremental revenue streams for retailers. His most rewarding role, however, is being a dad to two young kids, ages 5 and 2, who remind him daily what really matters.

Annalee Schlossberg, a 26-year-old Cornell University graduate, and the entrepreneur behind Bel-Fries - a New York-based venture specializing in perfecting Belgian fries and artisanal sauces. Our flagship location opened in the Lower East Side in 2020 and has since expanded to throughout NYC.

Bel-Fries offers a sophisticated twist on street food, presenting thicker cut, twice-fried, and seasoned fries in cones alongside artisanal sauces like Black Truffle Mayo, Smoky Chipotle, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Honey Mustard, and Sriracha Mayo. Our brand combines the long-perfected Belgian frying traditions with the iconic American spirit, setting a new standard for fries. We have added popcorn chicken to our menu as well for those looking for a protein in their snack.

Fries originated in Belgium and not France, so our goal is to rename French Fries to Bel-Fries. The brand's exponential growth is changing the future of street food in America, bringing famous European frying techniques to the forefront.

As a food and beverage senior analyst for RSM, Thomas works alongside the firm’s chief economist and his fellow senior analysts to understand, forecast and communicate economic, business and technology trends affecting middle market businesses. He is also a senior manager in the transaction tax automation practice, assisting clients with managing indirect tax requirements through process improvement and digital innovation.

Brian Choi is Managing Partner and CEO of The Food Institute, the leading source for food industry news, data, and market trends. He is an experienced financial executive in the food industry, having previously worked in investment banking, consulting, and private equity. Brian serves as a strategic advisor to multiple food and beverage organizations. He is also recognized as a leading food industry expert and thought leader and has appeared on international media networks such as the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNBC, and the BBC.