Led by visionaries and a dedicated team, Community Grocery Store (CGS) combines innovative technology with a decentralized food ecosystem to foster sustainable and resilient communities.
Community Grocery Store (CGS) is led and supported by a dedicated team of professional problem-solvers and future-focussed visionaries.
We each draw on our decades of experience in specialised fields and combine our shared passion for sustainability and human-first approaches with innovative technologies, to offer an alternative to growing, supplying and accessing fresh produce.
Together, we are reshaping the global food supply chain.
The CGS team is a collective of professionals from a range of sectors, brought together by a shared commitment and desire to transform the way we access affordable, fresh produce.
Together, we have designed, built, thoroughly researched and tested a completely unique platform to empower and reward communities who grow, trade, and enjoy fresh, local produce.
As we continue to grow, our team will expand to include industry leaders in farming, logistics, artificial intelligence and other specialised fields to further enhance the app’s capabilities and features.
CGS’s founding team members are Stepfwd and Hyp. Our visionaries are currently working under pseudonyms to protect their identities during the early stages of this transformative project. Given the potential impact CGS will have on the food industry, the founders will reveal their identities closer to the app’s launch date (2026).
A financial professional and seasoned business owner, Stepfwd's focus is on the financial integrity and long-term sustainability of CGS
A marketing professional and natural leader, Hyp builds solid company foundations and drives strategic growth within CGS.
The Founders have partnered with a group of hand-picked specialists who provide industry expertise to bridge knowledge/skills gaps and offer unique, innovative insights and perspectives.
The CGS community also benefits from this approach. They receive relevant, timely, accurate information, informed by industry, backed by research, and delivered in an accessible and transparent way.
An agricultural specialist and business owner, dedicated to advancing research, innovation and sustainability within CGS.
A writer who specialises in creating engaging content to inspire, influence and inform. Her work connects people across sectors, around the world.
A business owner and financial strategist, highly skilled in blockchain and digital systems, driving CGS’s financial integrity and sustainable growth.
The CGS Vision is being brought to life by a team of talented digital architects, each contributing their unique expertise to build a platform which blends innovation, design, and functionality. From creating intuitive user experiences to crafting compelling content and seamless integrations, this hand-picked group is transforming ideas into a tangible, community-driven solution. Their collective skills ensure every aspect of the CGS platform is thoughtfully designed and expertly executed.
This collaborative approach enhances the platform's usability and provides the CGS community with an innovative and engaging space to grow, trade, and connect.
A web developer crafting user-friendly, responsive websites by bringing UX & UI designs to life.
A content creator and researcher delivering impactful content and insightful data to drive the project forward.
An innovative designer shaping intuitive and user-focused UX and UI experiences for CGS.
A developer creating seamless APIs for enhanced app functionality and responsible for the market and grower listing platform.
A designer of captivating graphics and visuals to elevate the CGS user experience through creative artistry.
An artist crafting dynamic animations to bring the CGS platform to life with energy and creativity.
This dynamic team combines expertise in technology, design, and storytelling to create an intuitive and impactful platform.
Together, the CGS team is committed to building a community-driven solution which redefines the way we grow, trade, and consume food.