eTail Palm Springs 2026: CEO Keynote Panel on Scaling DTC Brands
Jeremiah Curvers will join fellow industry leaders on the Main Stage at eTail Palm Springs 2026 — one of the most established gatherings for ecommerce and retail executives in North America.
Taking place at the JW Marriott Desert Springs, eTail brings together founders, operators, and growth-focused leaders navigating today’s capital-constrained and rapidly evolving DTC landscape.
On Thursday, February 26 at 8:10 AM, Jeremiah will participate in the CEO Keynote Panel:
“From Surviving to Thriving: Proven Strategies for DTC Brands to Fund, Scale, and Pivot in a Shifting Market.”
The CEOs Taking the Main Stage
This panel brings together operators actively building and scaling modern consumer brands across multiple verticals.
Robert Cardiff — CEO, Laundry Sauce
Robert Cardiff leads Laundry Sauce, a premium consumer brand redefining everyday essentials through elevated positioning and disciplined brand execution. By transforming a commoditized category into a differentiated experience, Laundry Sauce represents a new generation of DTC brand building rooted in margin awareness and strong product-market fit.
Julie Matrat — CEO, Society6
Julie Matrat serves as CEO of Society6, a global platform empowering independent artists through a scalable ecommerce marketplace model. Society6 sits at the intersection of creativity, community, and commerce — offering insight into managing scale while preserving brand authenticity.
Jaclyn Fu leads Pepper, a digitally native brand reshaping the intimates category with a niche-focused, customer-first strategy. Pepper’s growth illustrates how clarity of positioning and deep audience understanding drive durable DTC expansion.
Nick Arambula — CEO & Co-Founder, Neighbor
Nick Arambula co-founded Neighbor, a marketplace unlocking underutilized storage space through a community-driven model. By bridging asset efficiency with technology, Neighbor demonstrates how platform thinking can scale within traditional industries.
Jeremiah Curvers — CEO, PolySleep
Jeremiah Curvers leads PolySleep, a vertically integrated sleep brand recognized for operational discipline and sustainable scaling in the DTC space. His work focuses on aligning product, positioning, and traction to create durable growth systems rather than short-term spikes.
From Surviving to Thriving in Today’s DTC Environment
In a market defined by tighter capital, rising acquisition costs, and accelerated AI adoption, DTC brands must evolve beyond growth-at-all-costs models.
This CEO panel will explore:
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Actionable funding strategies and capital efficiency
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Financial planning frameworks for modern DTC brands
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Scaling through omnichannel expansion
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Leveraging AI-driven personalization responsibly
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Pivoting business models in volatile markets
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Building resilient, customer-centric organizations
Rather than theoretical advice, this session brings together leaders navigating these dynamics in real time.
Why eTail Palm Springs Matters
eTail is more than an annual event. It is a year-round ecosystem supporting ecommerce and retail growth through shared insight, executive relationships, and practical strategy.
For founders and operators focused on sustainable scale, eTail Palm Springs 2026 represents a high-signal environment to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and refine growth models.
