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- Applications OPEN - Evolve Circle FALL 2026
Applications OPEN - Evolve Circle FALL 2026
Avoid common pitfalls and leverage years of industry experience.
Esther Levy
July 06, 2026
After years of helping founders bring products to market through our Productization consulting, we created The Evolve Circle, an 8-week, hands-on program designed to help early-stage food and beverage founders build the operational foundation needed to launch and scale with confidence.
If you have a product concept or a kitchen recipe and you're ready to take the next step, we'll help you build the operational foundation behind your brand. Together, we'll cover formulation, manufacturing, supply chain, compliance, costing, and production planning, giving you the knowledge and confidence to launch with clarity and avoid costly mistakes.
Important: To guarantee dedicated, high-touch mentorship for every business, this circle is strictly limited to a small group of maximum 10 founders. Spots fill up fast, apply today to secure yours!
Pillars to Build
Week 1: Productization: Strategic Foundation and Goal Alignment.
Week 2: R&D / Formulation: From Kitchen to Industry Standard.
Week 3: Scalability: Selecting the Manufacturing Setting for Launch and Scale.
Week 4: Supply Chain Strategy.
Week 5: Compliance Roadmap (Part 1): Regulatory, Quality, and Shelf-life.
Week 6: Compliance Roadmap (Part 2): Labeling and Legal Must Haves.
Week 7: COGS Modeling: Cost Calculation and Scenario Modeling.
Week 8: Manufacturing Onboarding Process, Plan for Production, and What’s Next?
Program Schedule
This is a hands-on, founder-first experience designed to take you from product concept to launch with clarity and confidence.
The Evolve Circle combines collaborative learning with personalized strategic support, giving you the operational knowledge and dedicated guidance needed to transform your idea into a manufacturer-ready product.
Program | Duration | Frequency | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
Group Calls: Teaching + live working time + Q&A | 90 -120 min | Weekly | Every Tuesday starting 3:00 PM Eastern Time |
Office Hours (1:1) (Pre-scheduled) | 30 minutes | Weekly | Every Thursday starting at 3:00 PM Eastern Time |
Note: This schedule requires a commitment of 4–6 hours per week to maintain momentum and maximize your results.
If you are a DOER who wants to be empowered, we encourage you to apply!
Our founding cohort starts on September 21st, 2026
Early Bird Founding Member $3,999
(Valued $12,000)
Registration Deadline: September 14, 2026.
⚠️ Only 10 spots available for this circle to ensure direct access to our team.
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