Kristine Tonkonow

From a shared kitchen to a nationally distributed brand, I turned a passion for waffle cones into a successful, profitable business with a life-changing exit.

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I'm a food industry and operations expert, Mom, and native New Yorker now happily living in the washington d.c. area

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After more than a decade in hospitality, I spent 12 years building and operating a CPG food manufacturing company before successfully selling it in 2025. I'm passionate about food, entrepreneurship, and connecting with fellow female founders!

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“As an exited founder, I know the value of learning from women who've walked the same path and I'm excited to be part of a community built on connection, collaboration, and lifting each other up.”

- Kristine Tonkonow