Cynthia Maxey is a leading figure in the Northern California Food and Natural Products community. With over a decade of experience in the startup ecosystem, she has helped connect entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate innovators in the industry. She is a Graduate of the University of Mississippi with a Master of Arts (M.A.) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Mississippi State University.

Apart from her work with the Naturally Bay Area community, where she is one of two team members supporting a community of 500+ entrepreneurs, Cynthia is also the Co-Founder of Food Funded. She produced six investor fairs and has been supporting Bay Area Food & Beverage for over ten years.

Cynthia's expertise also extends to advising startups at CITRIS Foundry, BUILDUP Fund Inc, Free Ventures, and UC Berkeley. She was also the Industry Fellow at the Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology at UC Berkeley, Director of Partnerships at Bee Partners, SkyAdvisor at SkyDeck Berkeley, and Director of Client Relations at MBV Law LLP.

With such an illustrious background, Cynthia is a sought-after connector and advisor in the industry. Her extensive network of contacts and her ability to bring people together make her an invaluable resource for anyone looking to succeed in the Natural Products CPG Entrepreneurs space. Connect with her on LinkedIn or through Naturally Bay Area if you would like to attend their twice-monthly Education Sessions or quarterly Networking Nights.