Ira Goldfarb
About Ira Goldfarb
Ira Goldfarb, age 67, has served as Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board since October 2020; he previously founded and led multiple consumer products and retail businesses and attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York . Under his tenure, Sow Good’s revenues rose from $0.43M in FY2022 to $16.07M in FY2023 and $31.99M in FY2024, while EBITDA moved from $(5.39)M in FY2022 to $0.64M in FY2023 and $(0.73)M in FY2024 ; FY2023: 16,070,924 ; FY2024: 31,992,511 ] [GetFinancials EBITDA: FY2022: $(5,388,472); FY2023: $637,549; FY2024: $(729,351)*]. Total Shareholder Return (TSR) indexed to a $100 investment reached 402.00 for 2023, then 90.67 for 2024, reflecting volatility and the company’s financing and growth path .
Company Performance (FY, oldest → newest)
| Metric | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues (USD) | $428,132 | $16,070,924 | $31,992,511 |
| EBITDA (USD) | $(5,388,472)* | $637,549* | $(729,351)* |
*Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Strategic Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Dog Pet Products, LLC | Founder & CEO | 2012–2020 | Scaled consumer-packaged goods operations; relevant category expertise |
| PGT Holdings | CEO | 2010–2012 | Led portfolio operations in consumer/retail |
| DS Retail Holdings, LLC | CEO | 2006–2009 | Managed retail-focused operations |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Strategic Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Ava Inc. | Co-founder | 2009 | Large pet rescue group; brand/community engagement |
Fixed Compensation
| Component | 2023 | 2024 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Salary (USD) | $165,000 | $625,000 | Amended Executive Employment Agreement dated Dec 15, 2023 |
| Target Bonus % | Up to 100% of base | Up to 100% of base | Based on revenue & Adjust |