CEO Chapters

A sanctuary for natural products founders and CEOs

Growing a natural products business is hard. Growing a natural products business committed to the triple bottom line is even harder. You don’t have to do it alone.

Our CEO Chapters provide confidential, high-trust spaces for founders and CEOs to pressure-test decisions, sharpen strategy, and strengthen their companies alongside peers who understand the weight of leadership. We offer two chapters: Rising Stars (for companies generating $1MM–$10MM in annual revenue) and Core (for companies generating $10MM+).

Founded in 2012, our Chapters bring together entrepreneurial leaders building regenerative businesses across food, agriculture, and consumer products. Through curated gatherings, retreats, and ongoing dialogue, members build capability, practice kinship, and shape the future of the industry—together.

Distinct Chapters for Distinct Stages of Leadership

Rising Star Chapter

For founders and CEOs leading natural products companies generating $1MM–$10MM in annual revenue. This chapter supports leaders building teams, strengthening operations, securing capital, and preparing for the next stage of growth.

Core CEO Chapter

For CEOs leading companies generating $10MM+ in annual revenue. This chapter supports seasoned leaders scaling teams, stewarding culture, navigating capital or exit decisions, and shaping long-term industry impact.

Inside the CEO Chapters

What Members Experience

A confidential peer forum of values-aligned CEOs
Structured, facilitated chapter meetings (virtual + in-person)
Annual in-person retreats designed for deep work and reflection
Honest dialogue around leadership, growth, and personal resilience
Practical insight from peers navigating similar challenges
Access to OSC-wide Guilds focused on business growth, packaging & circularity, and inclusive culture
Connection to a broader ecosystem of founders, experts, and aligned capital

Members are expected to:

Attend fully a minimum of 3 chapter meetings (Hybrid)
Attend fully a minimum of 4 cohort meetings (Virtual)
Attend 1 of 2 All-Member Retreats (In Person with limited virtual programming)
Participate in OSC’s private Member Communication Platform and engage in member discussions
Engage team members in Lunch & Learns and other programming as relevant
Maintain current annual dues

Who They’re For

Each Chapter is intentionally curated to ensure members are values-aligned and non-competitive. Cohorts are designed for trust, honest dialogue, and meaningful peer support, bringing together leaders who can speak openly about growth, challenges, and high-stakes decisions. The criteria below offer a snapshot of what we look for in CEO Chapter members. All applicants complete an application and are reviewed by a membership committee of peers to ensure strong alignment with the community and its values.