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Hayden Slater
Founder of Pressed Juicery
Hayden Slater is a co-founder of Acronym Group, a venture incubator headquartered in Henderson, Nevada.1 He brings significant entrepreneurial experience to his role, most notably as the co-founder and former CEO of Pressed Juicery, a successful health and wellness company he helped grow to over 70 stores across the United States.2
Background and Career
Education and Early Career: Slater attended New York University for his college education.3 After graduating, he initially pursued a career in the entertainment industry, working at HBO in Los Angeles.2
Pressed Juicery: Slater's journey into entrepreneurship began after a transformative experience with juicing during his travels. This led him to co-found Pressed Juicery in 2010 along with childhood friends Carly de Castro and Hedi Gores.2 Under his leadership as CEO, the company grew rapidly:
- Expanded to over 70 stores in the US
- Achieved a valuation of over $400 million
- Became the #1 national chain in its category4
Current Role
As a co-founder at Acronym Group, Slater is now involved in a venture that combines elements of a venture capital firm with a fully resourced operating company.1 Acronym Group focuses on:
- Providing capital and operational capabilities to artists and influencers
- Building product organizations for leading figures in TV, film, music, sports, and other entertainment categories
Additional Information
- Current location: Seattle, Washington56
- Has over 500 connections on LinkedIn3
- Was involved in the sale of Bragg's to Swander Pace, alongside Katy Perry4
Hayden Slater's experience in building and scaling a successful consumer brand, combined with his current role at Acronym Group, positions him as a notable figure in the intersection of entrepreneurship, consumer products, and entertainment industry partnerships.
