James Richardson

Founder

Dr. Richardson is the founder of Premium Growth Solutions, a strategic planning consultancy for emerging consumer packaged goods brands. As a professionally trained cultural anthropologist turned business strategist, he has helped over 150 CPG brands with their strategic planning, including: Dude Wipes, Once Upon a Farm, Dr. Squatch Soap, Trü Frü, Earth Breeze, Dr. Bronner’s, Happy Egg, Made Good and many others.
James is the author of an award-winning business book, Ramping Your Brand: How to Ride the Killer CPG Growth Curve. He also hosts his own business podcast —Startup Confidential —on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and most major podcast platforms. And he writes a Substack publication on contemporary social issues — Homo Imaginari — every week. He lives in sunny Tucson, AZ, with his family and dogs.
His thoughts have appeared in Inc. Magazine, Business Insider, Food Business News, and numerous business podcasts.

Premium Growth Solutions Website – https://www.premiumgrowthsolutions.com/
Services – https://www.premiumgrowthsolutions.com/services/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/premiumgrowthsolutions/#
Ramping Your Brand Book website: www.rampingyourbrand.com
Riding the Ramp The Book - https://www.amazon.com/Ramping-Your-Brand-Killer-Growth-ebook/dp/B0DT2M873N