Speaking & Conversations
Founder dialogues, industry perspectives, and modern commerce insights.
Caroline Rothwell Gerstein
Let’s talk
A curated hub for founder conversations, industry panels, and interviews exploring the future of consumer behavior, brand evolution, and modern commerce. I share insights from two decades of building, scaling, and advising companies through major shifts in retail, e-commerce, and culture.
A podcast is in development for 2025.
For media, interview, or speaking inquiries: caro@caro.consulting
Topics I speak on:
The future of consumer commerce
Brand clarity and strategic decision-making for founders
Scaling DTC, fashion, and consumer brands in shifting markets
Ethical and transparent brand building (re:form, supply chain, regenerative systems)
Leadership, vision, and momentum in early- and growth-stage companies
Cultural intelligence and the role of narrative in modern business
Recent & Upcoming Conversations
A selection of recent panels, firesides, IG Lives, summits, and interviews.
Creativity as an Economic Driver (LinkedIn, TheBOARD)
Brand Collabs are Easy— Brand Ecosystems are Hard (LinkedIn, TheBOARD)
Nourished3, xCMO (Investor Brief)
How to Hire & Manage a Marketing Consultant (Marketing in the Now Podcast)
Empowering Women in Leadership (TikTok)