Laibl (Techstars ’25)

Why brands are still struggling to source locally in 2025, amidst rising tariffs. Tariffs aren’t just a news headline. They’re a sourcing risk. Consumer brands relying on overseas materials and packaging have seen costs surge with tariff hikes. That translates to: → Higher prices on shelf → Growing pressure on procurement teams Anyone in procurement already knows: The real issue isn’t just tariffs. It’s that sourcing vetted, local suppliers is still way harder than it should be. Modern brands are still stuck with: → Outdated directories → Manual Google searches → Cold outreach Because procurement was never built for speed, visibility, or resilience. Local sourcing is the smart play. Now it just needs to be the easy one. → Full blog: https://lnkd.in/drF37yqs #Procurement #SupplyChain #SourcingStrategy #Tariffs #CPG #LocalSourcing

Refillable packaging is having a moment. Beauty, function, and sustainability - there's a lot to be excited about. But refillable packaging formats only deliver on their promise when the entire ecosystem works: materials, engineering, consumer usability, and suppliers who can execute with precision. L'Oréal's latest Prada Paradigme release is a strong example of what that looks like in practice 👏 #refillablepackaging #supplychain #sustainablepackaging

Spot our founders in this group pic of the Techstars San Diego powered by SDSU Fall 2025 cohort 👀 Proud to be building the next wave of innovation alongside such a talented group. If you're in the area, join us on December 4 for Demo Day!

What’s the highest margin product in retail? Perfume. A single Tom Ford Perfume retails for over $200 - and it flies off the shelf. Not because of formulation (it’s mostly scented water). Not because of the fragrance (you can’t touch smell). It’s the 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨. What drives margin isn’t what’s 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 - it’s how it’s 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱. Packaging isn’t just a cost center. It’s a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, a brand amplifier, and a trust signal. Especially in categories like beauty, wellness, and CPG where shelf appeal is everything. And yet, sourcing brand-aligned, high-impact packaging is still one of the most fragmented parts of the product journey. Even brands with strong supply chains often rely on directories, spreadsheets, or guesswork. Laibl exists to change that. → AI-powered supplier matching → Verified data, not cold outreach → Vetted-fit partnerships, fast If packaging drives profit, sourcing it should be a lot smarter.

How "consistent brand storytelling" extends to packaging: We couldn't agree more with BeautyMatter: consistency is a major growth driver for brands. For consumer packaged goods, your brand isn't just seen online 👉 it’s held in someone’s hand. 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁. It’s the moment your brand goes from concept to connection. Even the most polished digital presence and shopping experience can fall flat if the unboxing disappoints. Ever spent $80 on a product that arrives in a flimsy box or leaky container? Instant trust break. 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗼. Make sure it's the same one you're telling everywhere else. #ProcurementInnovation #PackagingDesign #CPG

The role of procurement is transforming - fast. And the smartest teams are rethinking 𝘩𝘰𝘸 they build and maintain trusted supplier partnerships. In a recent deep dive with 𝟱𝟬+ 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀, management consulting firm Oliver Wyman outlined the most critical shifts shaping the future of procurement. The most prominent themes: → Strategic partnerships at scale → Growth without growing → Agility, speed, and ESG accountability → Digital tools that actually reduce friction Modern procurement leaders don’t need more options. They need: ✔ Data-enabled critical thinking ✔ Faster, smarter sourcing ✔ Trust built into every stage of the process The future isn’t just digital, it’s decisive. All signs still point to the COVID-era mandate: “𝘋𝘰 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴”. What shifts are you seeing in the procurement landscape? Let us know in the comments 👇 #procurement #CPO #strategicsourcing

Introducing the fastest, easiest way for CPG brands to source packaging 🚀 Ever wish you could find trusted packaging suppliers as easily as typing a question into ChatGPT? Now you can. Today, we’re officially launching 𝗟𝗮𝗶𝗯𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲, our AI-powered sourcing agent that connects modern brands with vetted, verified suppliers in minutes. No manual Google searches.  No disjointed email trails.  Just fast, intelligent sourcing. Here’s how it works: 1️⃣ Go to l͟a͟i͟b͟l͟.͟c͟o͟ 2️⃣ Type in what you need (e.g. “𝘭𝘶𝘹𝘶𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘫𝘢𝘳𝘴, 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴, 10𝘒 𝘔𝘖𝘘”) 3️⃣ Get your shortlist of best-fit suppliers, instantly. It’s that simple. 𝗟𝗮𝗶𝗯𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲 is live now. Try it for yourself → laibl.co #ProcurementInnovation #PackagingDesign #CPG #Sustainability

⚡ The energy at Laibl is electric! ⚡ Nick Jessop and Rodrigo Botelho have been deep in build mode — hacking, testing, and fine-tuning every detail ahead of next week’s big launch. We’re about to unveil something that will make packaging sourcing faster, smarter, and more efficient than ever — powered by the Laibl platform. It’s been an incredible team effort, and we can’t wait to share what’s coming. Stay tuned — this is just the beginning. 🚀

🌟 Mentorship Spotlight at Laibl!🌟 We’re thrilled to share that Terry Arbaugh and Morgan Spenla are joining us as lead mentors on our start-up journey. 🙌 They bring incredible expertise in supply chain and marketplace software, along with years of experience and powerful networks that will help guide and challenge us as we scale Laibl. A huge thank-you to Terry and Morgan for lending their time, wisdom, and support — we’re so grateful to have such strong mentors in our corner! 💡 #Laibl #Mentorship #StartupJourney #Innovation #SupplyChainTech #Leadership

🌟 Mentorship Spotlight at Laibl!🌟 We’re thrilled to share that Terry Arbaugh and Morgan Spenla are joining us as lead mentors on our start-up journey. 🙌 They bring incredible expertise in supply chain and marketplace software, along with years of experience and powerful networks that will help guide and challenge us as we scale Laibl. A huge thank-you to Terry and Morgan for lending their time, wisdom, and support — we’re so grateful to have such strong mentors in our corner! 💡 #Laibl #Mentorship #StartupJourney #Innovation #SupplyChainTech #Leadership