AI CPG Brokers - goCPG.ai
Looking for an Opener Alternative?
Opener is a specialized tool focused on one thing: helping CPG brands with retail sales outreach. But if you’re looking for a more complete, founder-first platform — one that helps you actually build and scale a business — you’re in the right place.
goCPG.ai is the top alternative to Opener for founders who need more than just sales help. We offer a full suite of AI mentors to support you across sales, marketing, finance, distribution, operations, and beyond.
Why Founders Look for Opener Alternatives
- Too narrow in focus: Only supports retail sales outreach, with no tools for what happens after the pitch.
- No broader business strategy: Lacks marketing, finance, or operations insights.
- Unclear post-sales support: Doesn’t help with execution, distributor onboarding, or buyer follow-ups.
- One-size-fits-all sales approach: Not tailored to your specific product type, channel, or growth stage.
If any of that sounds familiar, it’s time to meet the alternative built for modern CPG founders.
Meet goCPG.ai: The All-in-One AI Platform for CPG Builders
goCPG.ai gives you access to a team of AI mentors — each trained on real CPG data, founder experiences, and industry insights. Unlike Opener, we don’t just get you in the door. We help you grow what’s behind it.
💼 AI Mentors for Every Function
- Sales Strategy Mentor: Build pitch decks, prepare for buyer meetings, manage broker relationships
- Marketing Coach: Plan campaigns, optimize social media, write retail-ready copy
- Finance Advisor: Build margin models, set pricing, forecast cash flow
- Distributor Liaison: Prepare for UNFI/KeHE, structure distributor terms, manage deductions
- Retail Execution Assistant: Track velocity, plan for reorders, manage promotional calendars
🎯 Built for CPG, Not Just “Business”
Most platforms take a generalist approach. We’ve trained our AI on thousands of real-world CPG documents, calls, decks, and playbooks. It’s like having a team that’s already walked your exact path — and knows what’s coming next.
🛠 From Early-Stage to Retail Scale
Whether you’re just breaking into retail or managing multiple regions, goCPG mentors adapt to your needs. We help you think through what to do next — and how to do it right.
Quick Comparison: goCPG vs Opener
| Feature | goCPG.ai | Opener |
|---|---|---|
| AI Focus | Sales, Marketing, Finance, Ops, Distribution | Sales outreach only |
| Ideal For | Founders managing the full CPG lifecycle | Founders looking for sales intros |
| Post-Sales Support | Yes — mentors help with retail strategy and scale | No |
| Founders | Andreas Düss is a CPG industry authority on AI, and Sachi Kittur grew Sachili to over 400 stores | Gilad Rom and Steve Ballantyne are strong voices in CPG |
| Training Data | Built from founder conversations, decks, reports, broker docs | Built for sales contact generation |
| Pricing Transparency | Free | Greater of $1000 USD or 5% of sales |
See the Difference for Yourself
You don’t need to choose a tool that only helps with one piece of the puzzle. goCPG helps you build the whole business. Join thousands of CPG founders using goCPG to grow smarter, faster, and more profitably.
Get started with goCPG.ai today — and meet the AI team your brand deserves.
