Investor Spotlight: Liz Myslik of Loft Growth Partners

Investor Spotlight: Liz Myslik of Loft Growth Partners

Author: Startup CPG October 25, 2025 Duration: 50:12
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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Hannah Dittman sits down with Liz Myslik, Managing Partner at Loft Growth Partners, to dive deep into what it really takes to build, fund, and scale purpose-driven consumer brands. With over 25 years of experience across marketing, manufacturing, operations, and investing, Liz shares her comprehensive perspective on what truly drives sustainable growth in the CPG industry.


They explored how founders can identify product–market fit, develop scalable business models, and maintain strong unit economics from the outset. Liz also offers candid insights on navigating investor relationships, understanding fund dynamics, and leveraging angel networks to bridge early-stage funding gaps. Drawing from her extensive operating experience, she highlights the importance of execution, team development, and maintaining focus amid growth opportunities.


Whether you are a founder preparing to raise capital or an operator focused on building long-term brand equity, this episode delivers valuable strategies and perspective for entrepreneurs committed to growth with purpose.


Listen now to gain practical insights from one of the industry’s most experienced investors and brand builders.


Listen in as they share about:

  • Liz Myslik’s Career Journey
  • Loft Growth Partners Overview
  • What “Ready to Scale” Means
  • Fundraising & Investor Relations
  • Growth Strategy & Execution
  • Business Fundamentals and Metrics
  • Lessons Learned from Failure
  • Founder–Investor Alignment
  • Alternative Funding Paths
  • The Future of CPG and Investment Trends


Episode Links:

Website:  https://www.loftgrowthpartners.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizmyslik/ 


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Behind every product on a store shelf, there's a story of risk, innovation, and relentless hustle. The Startup CPG Podcast, brought to you by the community at Startup CPG, digs into those stories where theory meets the messy reality of building a brand. You'll hear founders recount the pivotal moments that nearly broke their company and the breakthroughs that saved it, moving beyond polished success tales. Conversations often turn to the buyer's perspective, offering a rare look at what actually gets a product onto retail floors. The focus is relentlessly practical, dissecting supply chain snags, packaging dilemmas, and marketing strategies that cut through the noise. This podcast operates like a field manual for the trenches of consumer packaged goods, built on the belief that shared knowledge is the best advantage. Tune in for candid exchanges that feel more like a mastermind session than a broadcast, all aimed at demystifying the path to shelf space and sustainable growth.
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