Master consumer brand forecasting with Drivepoint! Learn how to accurately forecast revenue, profits, cash, and inventory.
About this Event

Learn the ins and outs of forecasting, the challenges brands face with insufficient forecasting, how to forecast successfully, and the outcomes you can achieve with accurate predictions.
Discover how consumer brands can accurately predict their financial health and future using an omnichannel, integrated, out-of-the-box financial modeling system. Learn about the key pain points facing eCommerce, DTC, and retail brands, and how leveraging a platform and white-glove solution like Drivepoint can reduce complexity, streamline decision-making, and avoid common forecasting pitfalls. We’ll also cover best practices for successful forecasting to help your brand thrive.

About the speaker:

Austin Gardner-Smith, Co-Founder, CEO at Drivepoint

Austin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Drivepoint, where brands like Oats Overnight, Curology, and Simple Modern use the platform to make smarter, data-driven financial decisions. He has over a decade of experience in product marketing, business development, and digital strategy. Before launching Drivepoint, Austin held senior roles at Hill Holliday and Nanigans, where he focused on driving growth and product innovation. Now, he leads Drivepoint in offering world-class strategic finance solutions at a fraction of the cost of an internal finance team.

About

Drivepoint is a strategic finance platform purpose-built to empower consumer brands with data-driven insights and scenario modeling for optimized growth and profitability. By unifying financial and operational data from accounting, online, retail, and wholesale channels, Drivepoint offers precise forecasts for revenue, inventory, cash flow, and expenses. Trusted by brands like Oats Overnight, Curology, and Geologie, Drivepoint simplifies financial decision-making, eliminating complexity. With real-time performance updates, integrated demand planning, and scenario modeling, businesses can avoid costly surprises and align their strategies with long-term goals. Beyond just a tool, Drivepoint acts as an embedded finance team, offering expert support to help companies save time and money while scaling efficiently. Whether you’re focused on increasing profitability, strategically allocating investments, or controlling margins, Drivepoint provides the clarity and confidence to execute your vision with precision.

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