We are building a more accessible and equitable CPG industry.

Statistics show that 77.1% of founders are white — regardless of gender or education. We’re here to change that.

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The M/O Fellowship is a 6-month program that aims to bring together resources, tools, and community to accelerate diverse natural consumer product founders in Central Texas.


We do this through a blend of essential business foundations curriculum, facilitated discussions with leaders and experts, and unlocking the power of the Austin consumer goods business community to advise and support the incredible Fellows in the program. There are 24 Fellow slots available for the 2022 cohort.

The M/O Fellowship is free to diverse founders accepted into the program thanks to our generous partners and supporters.

What to expect:

  • A facilitated 6-month program with learning and networking opportunities

  • A virtual weekly class as part of the essential business foundations curriculum every Thursday at 10 AM

  • A bi-monthly facilitated fireside chat and networking opportunity with industry leaders and founders. These are a blend of in-person and virtual every other Friday at 9 AM

  • Monthly in-person social gatherings to foster connections within the cohort

  • Fellow-to-Fellow pairing for additional support within the cohort

  • Adviser team pairing with a Naturally Austin Member company with bi-monthly adviser meetings. Each adviser team offers cross-functional expertise, insight, and feedback to an assigned Fellow for the duration of the program period. 

  • All Fellows will be invited to apply to SKU’s Elevate Accelerator Program. Two Fellows will be selected to participate.

Ready to join us?

  • Do you have a product that has sold (even if it’s only a little) in brick-and-mortar, online, or simply to friends and family?

    Are you a diverse founder and own 51% of your business?

    Are you ready to seriously launch your business into a wider marketplace?

    Learn More + Apply Here

  • The sponsors + advisors the M/O Fellowship brings in include some of Austin and the nation’s most progressive and inclusive companies, led by leaders who are intent on helping to create and foster more diverse communities.

    These companies are passionate about being a part of a real and lasting change in the industry.

    Learn More + Join Us