Jay Weiner

Background

About Jay Weiner

Visionary CEO and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience scaling organizations and brands from startup to multimillion-dollar enterprises. As Co-Founder & CEO of The Gentle Barn, I helped transform a grassroots sanctuary into a nationally recognized brand with four locations, millions in annual revenue, and global media visibility. My leadership has included forging partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and building one of the most engaged nonprofit social media audiences in the country. Alongside my nonprofit leadership, I bring deep experience in the food and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. I have scaled specialty food brands into hundreds of retail outlets, raised seed investment, and launched new product lines in the plant-based and specialty food space. With 20 years of relationships at the Natural Products Expo, I’ve built strong ties across the food innovation community. Core strengths: Strategic Planning & Growth Leadership Brand Development & Marketing Food Product Innovation & CPG Strategy P&L Management & Investor Relations Retail & Corporate Partnerships Team Leadership & Organizational Culture I thrive at the intersection of mission and market — building brands that create impact, profitability, and enduring community.