# Chris Kirby

> Founder & CEO of Ithaca Hummus

I’ve been in the trenches for over a decade; scaling Ithaca Hummus from a farmers market stand to a national brand with over $150M in revenue.

I know how hard it is to bootstrap something completely from scratch. I’ve been broke, slept in my car, and still told dozens of investors to kick rocks and get lost. 

Today, I use this platform to prioritize the constant flow of requests I get from founders who are building from the ground up, just like I did. No fluff. No sugarcoating. Just real, tactical advice from someone who’s been through it.

If a tool like Intro had existed when I was starting out, I would’ve used it every week. Talking to someone who’s already walked your path might be the most valuable shortcut you can take; saving time, money, and maybe even your company.

If you’re building a brand and want a clear-eyed partner to think through your biggest challenges, let’s talk.

What I Can Help With:
- early stage startup strategy 
- product development
- brand development 
- selling strategy and tactics
- retail strategy best practices
- growth marketing
- brand building
- hiring, managing, building culture
- anything CPG from formulation to shelf

**Rating:** 5/5 (2 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $100.00

## Links

- [Expert profile](/ChrisKirby)
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- [Marketplace](/marketplace)