It’s time to introduce the judges for Brewbound’s signature pitch competition, the Brewbound Live Pitch Slam, taking place during Brewbound Live in L.A. December 10+11. Hundreds will be there and time is running out to register.
Innovation across the beer and beverage-alcohol space is entering a new chapter, and this year’s Brewbound Pitch Slam captures the products and producers redefining what modern drinkers are reaching for. From evolving craft styles and premium lagers to beyond-beer formats like RTDs, NA options, and THC-infused beverages, the competition reflects the shifts reshaping portfolios, tap lineups and cold boxes nationwide.
As participants get ready to present their business plans and brand visions, we are excited to introduce the judges who will assess their pitches, share hard-won industry perspective and help identify the concepts with the strongest potential to gain distribution, resonate with drinkers, and grow in an increasingly competitive bev alc landscape.
Let’s meet the judges:
- Ray Biebuyck, Founder & CEO, Hurray’s Girl Beer;
- Ryan Lake, Managing Director, JP Morgan;
- Samantha Fletcher, Senior Category Merchant, Adult Beverage, Whole Foods;
- Donn Bichsel, Founder & CEO, 3 Tier Beverages.
Eight emerging brands will compete for the winning title. View the full list of finalists.
If you want to join us, now is the time!
Register for Brewbound Live 2025 >>
About Brewbound
Published by BevNET.com Inc., Brewbound is a leading multi-media industry trade publication providing comprehensive information about the beer category, analysis of industry trends and in-depth interviews with industry leaders. In addition to providing daily news coverage, Brewbound also gathers entrepreneurs and executives to exchange ideas, discuss the state of the industry and hear strategies for succeeding in the alcohol beverage industry via a series of nationwide meetups, multi-day business conferences, live-streamed shows and podcasts.
About Brewbound Live
Brewbound Live is a strategic two-day business conference for the beer and beyond industry. Brewbound Live 2025 takes place on December 10 + 11 in Marina del Rey, California. Join founders, top-level executives, investors, and experts for networking opportunities, an all-star speaker lineup, and impactful industry insights.