Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I Brands | Technology
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Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I Brands | Technology
Consumer VC takes a look into early-stage consumer investing and venture capital. If you are interested in learning about consumer trends, have a b2c business and interested in learning about the fundraising process at the early stage, you have come to the right place.Mike interviews some of the top...
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Untold Truth Behind JUUL’s Explosive Growth ft. Alex Cantwell
Glimpse is the all-in-one, AI-powered deductions management platform for CPG brands—automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accoun...
From Garage Startup to Celebrity-Backed Brand ft. Jake Bullock
Glimpse is the all-in-one, AI-powered deductions management platform for CPG brands—automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accoun...
Why Women’s Health, Parenting, and Sports Are the Next Big Bets in Venture ft. Rachel Springate
Glimpse is the all-in-one, AI-powered deductions management platform for CPG brands—automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accoun...
VC Playbook Has Changed. Here’s What Founders Must Do ft. Ezra Galston
Glimpse is the all-in-one, AI-powered deductions management platform for CPG brands—automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accoun...
Recaps, Downrounds and Cap Table Engineering: What Really Happens When Your Growth Plan Fails with Steven Finn
Glimpse is the all-in-one, AI-powered deductions management platform for CPG brands—automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accoun...
The $400B Question: How AI Is Redefining Venture Capital and the Future of Startups
Glimpse is the all‑in‑one, AI‑powered deductions management platform for CPG brands—automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accoun...
Waterloo & Sweet Leaf Tea Founders & Operators Reveal What They Look For in $50M+ Brands with Clayton Christopher and Brian Goldberg
Glimpse is the all‑in‑one, AI‑powered deductions management platform for CPG brands—automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accoun...
How CHOMPS Bootstrapped to $500 Million in Sales
Glimpse is the all‑in‑one, AI‑powered deductions management platform for CPG brands, automating deduction capture, classification, disputes, and accou...
What Led Larry Cheng To Invest Early in Chewy, Chamberlain Coffee & US Mobile
Larry Cheng is the Managing Partner at Volition Capital, a $1.7B growth equity firm behind breakout brands like Chewy, Chamberlain Coffee, BURST, and...
Former Matchmaker Turned CEO: How Katie Wilson bought Facebook Groups to Build a Gut Health Empire
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From Surviving a Plane Crash to Building Baby Formula and Energy Drink Brands: Richard Lavar
This episode is brought to you by Highbeam.
Highbeam is the all-in-one banking and cash management platform built for consumer brands – https://...
Don’t Raise VC Money Until You Hear This | Mike Gelb with Shamin Walsh | Consumer VC
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How Ithaca Hummus Scaled to $50M Without Venture Capital? Mike Gelb with Chris Kirby | Consumer VC
This episode is brought to you by Highbeam.
Highbeam is the all-in-one banking and cash management platform built for consumer brands – https://...
Are You Building for the Right Reasons — or Just Because the Category Is Hot? Should there be a Better Business Bureau for VCs? w/ Sid Banthiya
#venturecapital #consumervc
Join host Mike Gelb on The Consumer VC as he talks with Sid Banthiya — investor, advisor, and former CSO at Milk B...
The Future of Restaurant-Tech: Inside EMERGING’s $100M Fund with Mathew Focht
Mathew Focht is the Founding Managing Partner of EMERGING, a $100M growth capital fund investing in the future of restaurant-tech and entertainment.
Will AI Screw IP Holders, Content Getting Better or Worse, and The Future of Journalism with Ishan Sinha, Partner at Point72 Ventures
#consumervc #venturecapital #aicontentcreation Join host Mike Gelb on The Consumer VC as he talks with Ishan Sinha, Partner at Point72 Ventures.In thi...
Selling Shorter Shorts to a Successful Exit, The Story of Chubbies with Preston Rutherford
Join host Mike Gelb on The Consumer VC as he talks with Preston Rutherford, co-founder of Chubbies. In this episode, Preston delves into their foundin...
The Fusion of Innovation and Leadership with YuChiang Cheng
Having transitioned from founding companies to supporting early-stage ventures, YC shares his passion for creating consumer-centric solutions across d...
Why The Supplement Industry Is Broken and How Momentous Plans to Fix It with Jeff Byers
Thank you to our presenting partner –– Propeller Industries
https://www.propellerindustries.com/
Propeller Industries is the leading stra...
Why Invest in CPG and Tech? Expected Returns and Red Antler's VC Journey with Daniel Faierman, Partner at Habitat Partners
Thank you to our Partner –– Propeller Industries
https://www.propellerindustries.com/
Propeller Industries is the leading strategic finan...
Is AI the Sole Future of Consumer Tech, What's Missing in Social & Will Glasses Be The Consumer Platform with Bryan Kim, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to host Bryan Kim, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, for an insightful conversation on the intersection of venture ca...
How Choosing the Best Food for Your Dog Can Add Years to Their Life & The Problem with The Legacy Pet Food Market with Terri Rockovich, Co-Founder & CEO of Jinx
Thank you to our Partner –– Propeller Industries https://www.propellerindustries.com/
Propeller Industries is the leading strategic finance and...
How He Went From the Music Industry to VC, Investing in Tech vs. Brands, and When Down Rounds Make Sense with Jon Keidan
n this episode with Jonathan Keidan, founder of Torch Capital, we dive into his journey from talent management in the music industry to early-stage ve...
The Future of Gaming: Game Economies, New Business Models, Gamification, Blockchain Technology & AI Innovation with Brian Cho, Co-Founder of Patron
In this episode with Brian Cho, co-founder and general partner at Patron, we explore the intricacies of the gaming world's future. From the complexiti...
The Evolution of Premium Products in Mainstream Retail with Marcel Bens, CEO of Emil Capital Partners
Today, we're diving into the secrets of successful early-stage investments in North American consumer brands with Marcel Bens, CEO of Emil Capital. In...
When to Invest in Consumer Technology with Vanessa Larco at NEA
Our guest today is Vanessa Larco, Partner at NEA. She shares her journey from pioneering XBox at Microsoft to navigating the social gaming boom with P...
Turning Science into Consumer Brands with Osman Khan, CEO of Squared Circles
Join us as we explore the cutting-edge intersection of AI, science, and consumer innovation with Osman Khan, CEO and co-founder of Squared Circles. Di...
Investing in the Future of Healthy Living with Abby Miller Levy, Managing Partner and Founder at Primetime Partners
Our Guests Today is Abby Miller Levy, the visionary founder of Primetime Partners. In this enlightening episode, Abby shares her journey from personal...
How They Built a Direct-to-Consumer Baby Food Brand and Scaled to Selling Millions of Products Each Month with Angela Vranich and Ben Lewis From Little Spoon
Our guests today are Angela Vranich and Ben Lewis, the dynamic duo behind Little Spoon, as we explore their journey from high school sweethearts to co...
Future of Food Tech, Can A Retail Model Like Foxtrot Work at Scale, and Channel Strategy for Food Brands with Ashley Hartman and Andrew Bluestein @ Bluestein Ventures
Our guests today are Andrew Bluestein and Ashley Hartman, Managing Partners of Bluestein Ventures. Bluestein Ventures invests in the future of food. W...
Unlocking the Potential of Beauty and Personal Care Brands With Manica Blain
Our guest today is Manica Blain. In this episode, we journey through the fascinating evolution of two beauty brands that have overcome initial hurdles...
The New Types of Acquirers in Health & Wellness, Different Parts Of The Term Sheet That Could Make a Difference In The Exit, and How Deals Get Done with Teddie Townsend from CG Sawaya Partners
Our guest today is Teddy Townsend of CG Sawaya Partners, as we explore the dynamic world of health and wellness brand acquisitions.Teddy brings her ex...
The Fusion of Past & Future Shopping Experiences, Insights from Brand Capital Fund's Consumer VC Benchmarks Report with Diana Melencio at XRC Ventures
Our guest today is Diana Melencio. Diana manages the entire XRC Ventures investment process across three investment vehicles – Accelerator Fund, Brand...
What Consumers Care About in Health & Wellness Products, How Competition Builds New Categories, and Will Ozempic Have an Impact on CPG Demand? with Dayton Miller, BFG Partners
Our guest today is Dayton Miller, Managing Partner at BFG Partners. BFG Partners help entrepreneurs build exceptional businesses that deliver sustaina...
Live from SXSW: George Milton and Erin Link – How They Founded Yellowbird Sauce
Our guest today is George Milton & Erin Link, Founders of YellowBird Foods a Modern Hot Sauce business.
We discuss:
• How di...
What Gives a Brand Acquisition Energy with Amrit Richmond
Our guest today is Amrit Richmond, Founder of Indie CPG since 2019, and has also joined SecureCPG recently
We discuss:
• Wha...
He Worked with JAY-Z, Was an Olympian, and Now Runs a VC with Samyr Lainé, Founder of Freedom Trail Capital
Our guest today is Samyr Lainé, an Olympian, an amazing operator who worked with Jay-Z's, Will Smith and Jada Pickett Smith who is now the founder of...
How He Built A Business Off a Fruit Peel, The Shocking Moment of Getting into Retail, and How One Chat Changed His Trajectory with Matt Weiss Founder & CEO at Rind Snacks
Our guest today is Matt Weiss, Founder & CEO at RIND Snacks
Matt is the CEO of RIND Snacks, a sustainable fruit snack brand. He ha...
Selling Group Nine Media, The Evolution of New York's Startup Scene and The Future of Digital Media with Ben Lerer, Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau
Our guest today is Ben Lerer. Ben Lerer is a Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau. Lerer Hippeau is a venture capital fund based in New York who were ear...
How He Buys Multi-Million Dollar Brands with Fan Bi, Founder/CEO of The Hedgehog Company
Our guest today is Fan Bi, Founder & CEO of Hedgehog
Fan Bi is the Founder & CEO of Hedgehog. He founded, grew, and exited many eC...