
June 4, 2025 | Seattle
Pitch Slam is Naturally Seattle’s first annual celebration of the best of Seattle’s natural and consumer products industry! We are proud to be at the forefront of the most exciting and innovative brands that break genres and disrupt categories.
Five finalists will be selected to compete on June 4 in Seattle at Seattle University’s Pigott Auditorium.
The winner will advance to the national Naturally Network Naturally Rising Pitch Competition, held live on stage at Newtopia Now in Denver, CO, in August 2025.
WHY ATTEND NATURALLY RISING?
This is more than a pitch event—it's a celebration of community, bold entrepreneurship, and what's next in natural. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, industry professional, or natural products enthusiast, our first-ever showcase is the region’s can’t miss natural products event!
For Investors & Industry Professionals
Discover the most innovative emerging brands in the natural products space
Connect with promising entrepreneurs before they break into mainstream markets
Network with fellow industry leaders and decision-makers
Help shape the future of the natural products industry
For Natural Products Enthusiasts
Be among the first to discover exciting new products
Support local entrepreneurs and sustainable business practices
Enjoy complimentary food and beverage sampling from featured brands
Participate in audience choice voting for favorite pitches
This event highlights companies that embrace Naturally Network's quintuple bottom line—the 5 Ps—passion, purpose, people, planet, and prosperity.
Naturally Rising strongly emphasizes supporting brands towards retail success, ensuring that the competing businesses are purpose-driven and prepared for growth and success in the marketplace. From regional competitions to the national stage, culminating in a pitch experience at Newtopia Now—a show known for supporting emerging brands—this competition is designed to help elevate companies that can thrive in today’s conscious economy.
Meet Our Pitch Slam Finalists
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Meet Our Judges
Madelyn Haydon
Nutpods
Kevin Rutherford
Tosi, Nuun
Greta Remington
Venture Mechanics
Cameron Gould-Saltman
TikTok Shop
Brad Bodenman
ACT Capital Advisors
Prizes & Opportunities
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Newtopia Now Booth
Provided by New Hope Network
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$5,000 Newtopia Travel Award
Provided by NIQ, TikTok & Good Now Foods
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1 year event pass + mentorship
Provided by Venture Mechanics
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$10k worth of of free Meta media buying & ad creation
Provided by Like & Like and Food Court Creative
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$200 gift certificate
Provided by Mountain Rose Herbs
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$50 gift card
Provided by Chili Basil family of restaurants
Thank you to our sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors
Event hosted by Seattle University at the Pigott Auditorium
901 12th Ave Sinegal Building, Suite 140, Seattle, WA 98122
Partner with us for Naturally Rising
Help us make Pitch Slam 2025 a success for all our participating brands while gaining visibility with an engaged, targeted audience of natural products industry professionals and enthusiasts.