On April 27th, six finalists will go head-to-head in this shark-tank-style live showing of Southern California's most promising group of natural products brands.

Naturally San Diego's in-person Pitch Slam will give natural products entrepreneurs the stage to pitch their up-and-coming companies to a panel of experts and audience members, ultimately winning a suite of prizes from our local San Diego community to help propel their industry growth!

At Pitch Slam you get to:

• Watch the live-shark-tank-style competition where brands will go head-to-head in front of a panel of industry-expert judges
• Weigh in with your vote for People's Choice award
• Network in-person with more than 300 of the natural-products community's best and brightest
• Enjoy hosted hors d'oeuvres and delicious drinks
• Taste and take home goodies from local, natural products brands

Event sponsorships and booths are available. Contact kierstin@naturallysandiego.org for details.

Event Schedule:

• 4:00 PM: Doors Open
• 5:00 PM: Program Begins
• 5:15 PM: Pitches Begin
• 6:00 PM: Food an drink break while judges deliberate
• 6:20 PM: Winner, Runner Up and People's Choice announced!
• 7:00 PM: Head to the Pitch Slam After Party, at THE LOT

More details about Pitch Slam here​.

Congrats to our finalist brands who will pitch on stage:

• Brixy​- Sustainable shower bars
• Cien Chiles​- Bold fixins (sauces) crafted with chiles
• Iam(aranth)​ - Amaranth-based snack foods
• Rationale Brewing​ - Non-alcoholic craft beer
• Root And Splendor​ - 100% natural, non-toxic products for the body and home
• Wynn's Kitchen​ - Healthy, all-natural Asian condiments

Prize Package valued at $100,000+!

• Travel stipend and 10x10 booth at Expo East​
• Opportunity to Present at Expo East National Pitch Slam and Fancy Foods​ Pitch Slam
• Launch Pad Data Package from Spins​
• IQ Data Package from NielsenIQ​
• Brand Growth Consulting from Purely Righteous Brands​
• Photography Package from Katie Wann​
• Consultation Package fromVDriven​
• Public Relations Support from Rachel Kay Public Relations, a FINN Partners Company​
• Brand Consulting from ENVOY​
• Commercial production and broadcast from iHeartMEDIA​
• Prize Pack from BrandJectory​
• Distribution in Jimbo's ​and other local markets
• The priceless title of Pitch Slam Champion!