Jen Polkowske
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Overview
Senior growth operator blending brand, performance, retail, DTC, and ops into one unified system. I’ve spent 10+ years scaling CPG and wellness brands by fixing the structural issues that kill velocity, margin, and sustainable growth. I specialize in early-stage environments where things are messy, cross-functional, and changing fast. My strength is seeing the entire ecosystem—product, marketing, ops, finance—and aligning it so growth isn’t held together by duct tape and aspiration. I also advise emerging brands on commercial strategy, positioning, DTC performance, and retail readiness. My g
About
Senior growth operator blending brand, performance, retail, DTC, and ops into one unified system. I’ve spent 10+ years scaling CPG and wellness brands by fixing the structural issues that kill velocity, margin, and sustainable growth. I specialize in early-stage environments where things are messy, cross-functional, and changing fast. My strength is seeing the entire ecosystem—product, marketing, ops, finance—and aligning it so growth isn’t held together by duct tape and aspiration. I also advise emerging brands on commercial strategy, positioning, DTC performance, and retail readiness. My goal is simple: remove friction, prevent expensive mistakes, and build foundations that scale.