June 24th Meet-Up
Topic: Know Your Worth: Business Valuation Basics
Guides: Su Embree
What to Bring: If possible, bring your 2024 Income Statement or P&L, and Balance Sheet.
Su Embree is the founder of Saute, a sauce and marinade brand for Asian-inspired meals. She is the former CEO and owner of DHM Research, a well-respected public policy research firm in Portland and Seattle. She sold and exited the business in 2021 to her dream buyer. She is also a cofounder of the nonprofit, The Script, a premier network for underrepresented communities to build leadership skills and generational wealth.
Su serves as a trustee and board member of multiple organizations including the Oregon Community Foundation, the Children’s Institute, IWF Oregon, and she is an advisor to several emerging entrepreneurs. She served as the past President of the Entrepreneur’s Organization - a peer group of over 160 founders in Portland, and she’s a former trustee of OMSI - one of the most innovative science museums in the country.
Su is an investor and owner of several James Beard nominated restaurants in Portland. She has called Oregon home for 30 years with her husband and two daughters.
9:00-9:45
CPG Leaders Coffee
Are you a CPG founder, or do you work in a CPG business? This is a time to connect with each other.
9:45-10:00
CPG Leaders & Industry Partners Networking
Time for all CPG leaders and adjacent partners to mingle and connect.
10:00-11:00
Brand Story
Have you ever wondered how much your business is worth?
Determining a fair market value of your business can be hard to figure out at the early stages of growth, but it's essential in partnership agreements and decisions around strategic direction. One of our Cultivate Bend members, Su Embree, will discuss how to value your business using your financial statements. As an owner of several businesses, she'll share her experiences through a Founder’s lens.