Suze Dowling

Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer @ Pattern Brands (GIR, Open Spaces, Onsen, & more)

Super Mentor5.0(10 reviews)40+sessions

Founder | Brand-Builder | Investor | DTC Operator

Expertise

Brand
Branding
Dtc
Retail

Suze Dowling’s Biography

I’m Suze—known by many as a “startup whisperer.” With over a decade of experience scaling businesses from ideation to multi-million-dollar exits, I specialize in sharing real-world strategies to help founders grow faster, smarter, and more profitably. Why Book a Session? I’ve helped build 50+ brands, raised $50M+, acquired 6 businesses, and launched award-winning products like Wirecutter’s #1 towel and spatula. Whether you're figuring out your go-to-market strategy, scaling to 9 figures, or navigating personal roadblocks, I offer actionable advice to save you time, stress, and money. Areas I Can Help With: Startup growth & scaling Brand development & marketing eCommerce strategies Org structure & hiring Path to profitability M&A guidance Career transitions & mindset shifts Quick Highlights: Co-Founder & CBO @ Pattern Brands: Built a portfolio of 7 brands, scaled sustainably, and secured national retail distribution. Previously, Partner @ Gin Lane: Launched 50+ brands, including SmileDirectClub (IPO), Hims & Hers (SPAC), and Sweetgreen (IPO). My passion is empowering founders with the tools and insights I wish I had when I started. Let’s turn your vision into a thriving, profitable reality.

Client Testimonials

5.0· 10 reviews

Sheryn S

Suze is amazing! She came to our call fully prepared, with a well-structured approach. She took the time to dive deep into our brand, asked insightful questions, and provided tips that were specific and actionable. I'm excited to start implementing them right away to drive growth, enhance our marketing efforts, and steer our brand in the right direction. I’m looking forward to my next session with her.

Gil H

Suze is a one of a kind creative + operator. With a deep understanding about every area of business, she is also super insightful and generous with the amount of advice she has to offer. Always great to get on a call with someone who genuinely knows and cares to help. One of the best sessions you can get to unpack any issues or struggles you're facing!

Geoff B

Suze is an absolute rockstar. She went above and beyond in providing quality advice that was actually applicable to our issues. She also took the time after the session to provide really effective resources for my team and more or less did their job for them. 10/10 would recommend to any agency owner or CPG brand owner!

Mark

Suze shared multiple lessons from her time running operations at her agency which were packaged for me in a way that gave me clear definitive actions to go and implement. When it comes to operations, process and team management Suze knows what she’s talking about.

Michael S

Suze had in depth knowledge about e-commerce, she asked the right questions and made sure we know exactly the risks waiting for us going down the road we intend to go. She gave strategic advice and I'm happy we had this session.

Experience

Chief Business Officer & Co-Founder, Pattern

Partner & General Manager, Gin Lane Media

Founder

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