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Reed Krakoff's approach to design is anything but ordinary. And yet, he's one of the chief architects of the accessible luxury movement. Before his nearly 20-year run at Coach, where he fully changed the game, he worked at Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger. And more recently, he did a much-talked-about stint at Tiffany. Now, he's advising the LVMH-linked investment firm L Catterton on multiple brands, including the 50-year-old jeweler John Hardy. He and Lauren discuss all that and more—from growing up to in Connecticut to getting fired in New York City, and what it felt like to experience truly next-level success. Reed also has advice for today's brand builders. Coach Ergo Bag Coach Hamptons Bag Coach Soho Bag Tiffany's Sterling Silver Bamboo Flatware set Tiffany's Sterling Silver Tin Can  Tiffany's Blackberry Basket Tiffany's Sterling Silver Pencil Sharpener Uniqlo Down Jackets Uniqlo Cashmere Sweaters To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The vitamin and supplement market has exploded in popularity and consumers are overwhelmed with all the claims they are bombarded with online, instore and on TV. The good news—people are more interested in their health and wellness now more than ever. However, they are growing more confused and even skeptical about product choices and who they should trust.At the epicenter of this explosion is Thorne, a science-backed health and wellness provider, trusted and used by over five million consumers, 50,000 healthcare professionals, and 1000 sports teams. We checked in with CEO Colin Watts to see how the company is doing, since being acquired by top consumer growth private equity group L Catterton, who brought Colin in to reboot Thorne into a billion-dollar company.Listen in to this transformation-in-progress episode of The Reboot Chronicles Show, with a CEO back-stage pass, with insights on how to build trusted brands, increase quality while scaling, improving customer loyalty, why the health and wellness sector is growing and where we are headed next.

Today, I'm joined by Bryan Myers, president & CEO of [solidcore]. Operating across 27 states, [solidcore] delivers 50-minute reformer-based strength workouts. Adding backing from L Catterton in September, the brand is ramping up expansion. In this episode, we discuss the company's roadmap and the evolution of boutique fitness. We also cover: • Targeting underserved markets • Innovating the reformer-based workout • Building an accessible yet challenging brand Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Website: https://www.solidcore.co IG: https://www.instagram.com/solidcore Bryan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bmysofly - The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart workout solutions for fitness and health facilities.  Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/ Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/ Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:49) [solidcore] Overview & L Catterton Investment (08:12) Expansion Strategy & Market Focus (13:16) Core Product Evolution (20:49) Community Building & Brand Differentiation (26:13) Premium Boutique Fitness Industry Context (31:35) Leadership Philosophy & Future Vision (36:36) Conclusion

Kevin Lavelle is the CEO & Cofounder of Harbor. He's also the Founder and Chairman of the Board at Mizzen+Main, where he invented the world's first performance fabric dress shirt, ultimately driving it to hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. He successfully raised a growth round from L Catterton and established partnerships with athletes like Phil Mickelson, JJ Watt, and dozens of others. Today, Mizzen+Main has more than ten of its own stores with 1,000 retailers also carrying its products. We discuss: - Starting and growing Mizzen+Main - The intricacies of celebrity-equity deals - The inspiration for founding Harbor - The realities of building physical products vs. software - Stories with Phil Mickelson and J.J. Watt We'd appreciate you filling out our audience survey, so we can continuously work on providing relevant content to our listeners.  https://www.thefortpod.com/survey Links: Mizzen+Main - https://www.mizzenandmain.com/ Harbor - https://harbor.co/ Kevin on X - https://x.com/kevinslavelle The Phil Mickelson Commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45xF1C76I88 Support our Sponsors: BetterPitch: https://bit.ly/42d9L0I Fort: https://bit.ly/FortCompanies Follow Fort on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-companies/ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:49) - Kevin's early career and inspiration to found Mizzen+Main (00:07:25) - Building the prototype (00:11:38) - The early days of building the brand (00:15:16) - The impact of sponsoring the Tim Ferriss Podcast (x) (00:21:35) - Choosing the name “Mizzen+Main” (00:23:50) - Inventory Management  (00:26:55) - Starting today, what would be your hiring order? (00:28:32) - Celebrity partnership stories: J.J. Watt & Phil Mickelson (00:48:17) - The inspiration for founding Harbor (01:03:17) - Bringing on a Co-Founder and building hardware (01:17:19) - Marketing approaches (01:14:56) - How celebrity equity deals work Chris on Social Media: The Fort Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/theFORTpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefortpodcast LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/45gIkFd   Watch The Fort on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3oynxNX Visit our website: https://bit.ly/43SOvys Leave a review on Apple: https://bit.ly/45crFD0 Leave a review on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Krl9jO  The FORT is produced by Johnny Podcasts

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On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by guest, Alex Alimanestianu, a seasoned executive and Angel Investor with significant experience in the fitness and wellness industry. He served for a long time as CEO of Talent Sports International, and in addition to his leadership there, Alex has been an active investor in the fitness technology space. In this episode, the discussion centred on L Catterton's recent investments in EGM and [solidcore]. Alimanestianu highlights the importance of early-stage investments in emerging markets and the advantages of being an early player in new concepts. He expressed concerns about the long-term viability of standalone boutique fitness studios, citing low entry barriers and increased competition. The conversation also covered the boom in Pilates and whether it had peaked, along with broader implications for valuation and investment trends in the fitness industry. Key topics discussed include: Opportunity vs. challenges in investing in start-ups. L Catterton investing in Solid Core and EGYM. Comparison with innovations across other industries. Advantage of being the first of second player to a concept. The shifting buying pattern of fitness equipment. The boom of Pilates, but has it peaked? Risk of boutiques only offering one modality. The franchise model in boutiques. ====================================================== Support fitness industry news by sponsoring future LIFTS episodes. Contact us at marketing@escapefitness.com for advertising opportunities. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog (US) https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue (UK)  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/   0:00     Intro 2:55     Alex's opportunity to invest in Mirror 5:00     Investing in fitness industry start-ups 6:08     Advantage of being ‘the first or second player' to new concepts 8:45     L Catterton's investment in EGYM 13:01   Comparison with other fitness companies and industries 16:25   Integrating technology from a more medical perspective 17:51   The shifting buying pattern of fitness equipment       20:50   L Catterton's investment in Solid Core 24:09   The breadth of Pilates formats available 26:21   The booming demand for Pilates 27:09   Risks of boutiques only offering one thing 33:35   The franchise model in boutique 39:54   Final thoughts and key takeaways

Matt Matros built Protein Bar from a single smoothie shop into a fast-growing chain. In 2012, private equity firm L Catterton came knocking with a deal valuing his company at $44 million. Matt decided to roll 40% of his equity, expecting it to grow even more.

On this week's episode of the Modern Retail Rundown the staff starts out with an analysis of the pending Kroger and Albertsons merger, which is now on hold. This week also saw LVMH-backed L Catterton reportedly approaching toy maker Mattel for a potential acquisition. Finally, Amazon returns are overwhelming retail drop-off points like UPS and Staples -- so much so, the store employees now refer to customers with these returns as "Amazombies."

Nicolaj Reffstrup, the tech brain behind Danish fashion phenom Ganni, chats with Lauren about building a brand as an industry outsider, doing a $700 million deal with L Catterton, working with your spouse (creative director Ditte Reffstrup) without driving each other crazy, and writing a book,“The Ganni Playbook,” about it all.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Pilot interviews Scott Tannen, Founder and CEO of Boll & Branch on this flight of The Retail Pilot Podcast.Scott Tannen is the CEO and Founder of Boll & Branch, the world's leading luxury bedding brand, which he founded in 2014 with his wife Missy Tannen. Boll & Branch was one of the earliest direct-to-consumer brands in the soft home world of bed and bath products, and is the first ever 100% organic Fair Trade Certified™ bedding company. Every product, from their sheets to their down pillows, is made sustainably, with a transparent supply chain, and today Boll & Branch is one of the largest e-commerce-first luxury home brands, loved by millions of Americans, including every living US president, and countless celebrities. Scott started his career at Nabisco / Kraft Foods, and was pivotal in the strategic development and modernization of communication efforts for brands including Altoids, Oreo, Planters, Milk-Bone, Life Savers and dozens of others. During his time with the conglomerate, he also oversaw Digital communications and marketing for Kraft Foods entire portfolio of Nabisco Cookies & Crackers, Confections and Snacks brands. He later went on to join Wrigley, establishing the digital division for their global portfolio of brands, including Orbit, 5 Gum, Juicy Fruit, Life Savers, and others. Prior to Co-Founding Boll & Branch, Scott was the Founder & President of Candystand.com, which he launched in 2008 and sold to Publisher's Clearing House in 2010.Scott's work has been recognized by the advertising and creative industry with awards including Gold and Bronze Clios, Effies and Cannes Lions. He sits on the advisory boards of several technology and consumer goods companies, and is a Vanderbilt University alum. Scott resides in New Jersey with his wife Missy, their three children, and two dogs.SummaryBoll & Branch is a leading luxury linens and bedding company that focuses on transparency, traceability, and sustainability in its supply chain. The founders, Scott and Missy Tannen, started the company 10 years ago with no background in textiles, which gave them a unique advantage in reimagining how the industry operates. They have built a strong brand that values quality, authenticity, and customer trust. Boll & Branch started with a focus on sheets and bedding but has expanded into other categories like pillows and bath products. They aim to create a complete solution for the bedroom and bathroom. The company has been self-funded and profitable since its early years, allowing them to maintain control and focus on long-term sustainability. They recently raised capital to clean up their cap table and have a strong partnership with Elk Hatton, who invested $100 million in 2019. Boll & Branch has achieved a net revenue of around $200 million and continues to grow. They prioritize customer retention and emotional connection by providing traceability and transparency through their OriginTrack feature. The company is primarily direct-to-consumer but also has retail stores and partnerships with retailers like Nordstrom. Bowen Branch has dedicated spaces in Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's, with specific merchandising and fixturing. Wholesale is a small part of the business, with the majority of sales coming from direct-to-consumer channels. The decision to sell on Amazon is a defensive play to capture customers who search for brands on the platform. Bowen Branch aims to maintain a strong online presence while expanding its retail stores. The company offers bespoke services, such as custom manufacturing and interior design consultations. Marketing efforts focus on word-of-mouth, TV, influencers, social media, and print catalog. Bowen Branch positions itself at a higher price point, offering superior products and targeting customers who value a better experience. The pandemic had a consistent and solid impact on sales, while post-pandemic growth has been strong. Technology is leveraged to improve the customer experience, with a focus on usability and AI chatbots. Scott Tannen, the founder of Bowen Branch, is described as consistent, fair, and transparent as a leader. Takeaways·     Boll & Branch is a leading luxury linens and bedding company that focuses on transparency, traceability, and sustainability in its supply chain.·     The founders, Scott and Missy Tannen, started the company 10 years ago with no background in textiles, which gave them a unique advantage in reimagining how the industry operates.·     Boll & Branch has been self-funded and profitable since its early years, allowing them to maintain control and focus on long-term sustainability.·     They recently raised capital to clean up their cap table and have a strong partnership with L Catterton, who invested $100 million in 2019.·     Boll & Branch has achieved a net revenue of around $200 million and continues to grow.·     They prioritize customer retention and emotional connection by providing traceability and transparency through their OriginTrack feature.·     The company is primarily direct-to-consumer but also has retail stores and partnerships with retailers like Nordstrom. Boll & Branch has dedicated spaces in Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's, with specific merchandising and fixturing.·     Wholesale is a small part of the business, with the majority of sales coming from direct-to-consumer channels.·     Selling on Amazon is a defensive play to capture customers who search for brands on the platform.·     Boll & Branch aims to maintain a strong online presence while expanding its retail stores.·     The company offers bespoke services, such as custom manufacturing and interior design consultations.·     Marketing efforts focus on word-of-mouth, TV, influencers, social media, and print catalog.·     Boll & Branch positions itself at a higher price point, offering superior products and targeting customers who value a better experience.·     The pandemic had a consistent and solid impact on sales, while post-pandemic growth has been strong.·     Technology is leveraged to improve the customer experience, with a focus on usability and AI chatbots.·     Scott Tannen, the founder of Boll & Branch, is described as consistent, fair, and transparent as a leader. Chapters00:00Leading the Luxury Linens Industry01:16From Consumer Frustration to Trusted Brand09:25A Long-Term Approach to Business11:24Expanding Beyond Sheets25:34Balancing Direct-to-Consumer and Retail Distribution27:02Bowen Branch's Retail Partnerships and Wholesale Strategy28:23The Importance of Direct-to-Consumer Channels29:03The Defensive Play of Selling on Amazon35:50The Impact of the Met Gala Dress39:21Positioning at a Higher Price Point41:32Marketing Strategies for Bowen Branch45:42Leveraging Technology for a Better Customer Experience48:20Scott Tannen's Leadership Style

Venture studio Squared Circles has lofty plans to launch the next big health, wellness and food products. The project first began a little over three years ago when Lukas Derksen, who hailed from the creative firm Sid Lee, began angel investing in brands alongside entrepreneurs Alexander Gilkes and Osman Khan. One of its early investments was in the hair wellness brand Nutrafol. They decided to formalize the program into an incubation studio. Over the years, however, Squared Circles decided to take a more hands-on approach -- instead of acting as an incubator and investor for external brands, the studio is now focused on launching and scaling its own businesses. With that, the company just raised a $40 million Series A led by L Catterton. "The pitch to the partners that we're building with in the future is: OK, how do we actually build these things all the way to launch -- and even Series A -- without actually giving up necessarily any more of the cap table people?" said co-founder Derksen. He joined the Modern Retail Podcast and spoke about Squared Circle's growth so far. Currently, Squared Circles has incubated two brands -- cooking oil startup Algae Cooking and skin care company Magic Molecule. It has plans to launch other brands too in spaces like "nutritious food products tailored to the GLP-1 generation" and "delivering functional medicine to children in tasty alternatives," according to its website. According to Derksen, all of these ideas come from data. "We start very much from a consumer insight place -- and that's something that we strive for every single time," he said. The focus now is to continue launching new products and getting them ready to market as quickly as possible. Though VC funding isn't as plentiful as it was a few years ago, Derksen said there is still an appetite for certain areas. "The two categories that have been outspending on disproportionately are health and wellness and food and beverage," he said.

In this episode, Sharon is joined by Erin Lambroza, Vice President of L Catterton, a consumer-focused private equity firm. Erin holds Director roles on the boards of Alice Mushrooms—a functional health supplement business pairing chocolate with the power of adaptogens from legal mushrooms; an unannounced beauty and wellness platform providing solutions to women who are navigating menopause; and Yummers, a pet food company founded by “Queer Eye” stars Jonathan Van Ness and Antoni Porowski alongside the former CMO of Petco.In this conversation, Erin and Sharon discuss what makes a women's health company fundable and how to navigate the challenges in this space. Erin brings her extensive experience in early-stage investments with a focus on health and wellness to provide invaluable advice for founders and investors alike.Erin emphasizes that the success of a women's health startup relies on the same factors as any other sector: a growing market, scalable growth, and demonstrated product-market fit. She highlights the importance of understanding unit economics, ensuring that the business model is sustainable and profitable, especially after the first year in the market. The conversation also touches on the historical challenges in women's health, such as underinvestment and the lack of viable exit paths, which make fundraising particularly difficult. Erin notes that overcoming these obstacles requires innovation at the research level to build a foundation for profitable businesses.The episode delves into the historical context of women's health, revealing that women were excluded from clinical trials until 1993, resulting in a significant lack of comprehensive data and chronic underrepresentation in healthcare research. Erin also discusses the origins of the word "hysteria" and its longstanding impact on the perception of women's health issues. This historical lens underscores the need for deliberate and targeted innovation in areas such as autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular disease, which disproportionately affect women.Erin offers practical advice for founders, emphasizing the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people who genuinely support the mission, being receptive to investor feedback while synthesizing advice from multiple sources, and seeking strategic, active capital rather than passive investment. Her insights provide a roadmap for founders looking to make a meaningful impact in women's health.Episode Outline(01:56) What Makes a Women's Health Business Fundable? (04:49) The Audacity of Profit (08:53) Beyond Bikini Medicine: Addressing Innovation in Women's Health (12:06) You Are Not Alone: Common Challenges All Startup Founders Face Connect with SharonConnect with Sharon on LinkedIn: Sharon KedarLearn more about Innovate and Elevate innovateandelevatepodcast.comSubscribe to Innovate and Elevate on YouTubeJoin the newsletter to receive the latest episodes in your inbox: Innovate and Elevate NewsletterConnect with Erin LambrozaFollow Erin Lambroza on LinkedIn Learn more about L Catterton Learn more about

Whitney Casey couldn't have predicted her journey. Starting as one of the youngest anchors on CNN Headline News, Whitney's path has been dynamic, and sometimes chaotic, to lead her where she is today. As both a co-founder and private equity investor, Whitney leverages the skills she's developed over her career to bring unique perspectives to everything she does. She shares with Nancy the importance of seizing opportunity, even if it might not align with your plans or goals. Additionally, Nancy and Whitney discuss how Whitney's background as an entrepreneur influences the type of investor she is - and she shares some great tips for entrepreneurs looking to raise capital. Finally, as co-founder of Tally Health, Whitney has a passion for prioritizing self-care for longevity, and shares some important healthy habits that have been transformative for her wellbeing.Follow Whitney Casey:Instagram: @whitneycasey007 @tallyhealthFollow Nancy Twine:Instagram: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.comFollow Makers Mindset:Instagram: @makersmindsetpodcastTikTok: @themakersmindset

Carla McDonald is the founder and managing director of Dynabrand Ventures, a boutique investment firm that provides capital and marketing expertise to early-stage consumer goods companies. She also serves as Chair of the Mayor's Task Force for Austin Women Entrepreneurs, is a mentor at SKU, the nation's leading CPG accelerator, and was a founding investor in Capital Factory, the nationally known startup accelerator and entrepreneurial hub. Before founding Dynabrand Ventures, Carla ran her own marketing firm for 15 years, advising companies ranging from startups to multi-billion-dollar corporations and the portfolio companies of L Catterton, a leading private equity firm. She also served as CMO of a venture-backed startup that was acquired by Omnicom Group. Prior positions include running the marketing practices at two of the world's largest PR firms, where she served as the top marketing strategist for clients including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Intel. 

Kevin Lavelle is the CEO and Co-Founder of Harbor. He brings a wealth of experience from his role as the Founder and Chairman of Mizzen+Main, having invented the world's first performance fabric dress shirt. With a successful growth round raised from L Catterton, partnerships with world-renowned athletes like Phil Mickelson and JJ Watt, and a background in omnichannel retail, Kevin is not only a dedicated entrepreneur but also a loving husband and father of two.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:44] Intro[00:55] Building a secure and reliable baby monitor[02:24] Creating a performance-fabric dress shirt[03:23] Debunking "if you build it, they will come"[04:11] Seeking technology to enhance family life[05:01] The unreliability of phone apps for monitoring[05:54] Striving to improve early parenting years[06:39] Improving novel ideas into successful products[07:16] Validating demand through actual sales efforts[08:48] Generating awareness with creative marketing[09:41] Building customer bonds with thoughtful gestures[10:33] Navigating incorrect assumptions confidently[11:04] Electric Eye: Your true Shopify expert[12:01] Finding customers where they are[12:38] Acknowledging the flaws of initial products[13:14] Valuing friends' early support in business[14:15] Benefits of membership-based relationships[15:57] The cost of building quality products[17:56] Prioritizing innovation and customer experience[18:42] Marketing challenges of one vs. multiple products[19:36] The constant influx of new customers[20:59] The power of parent-to-parent endorsements[22:16] The evolution of influencer marketing[24:53] Engaging with celebrity moms and influencers[25:36] Acknowledging the value of wholesale partners[26:29] Maintaining organic audience engagement[27:37] Cutting through the noise with authentic content[28:45] Connecting with Kevin and HarborResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeReliable baby monitoring system harbor.co/Follow Harbor on socials instagram.com/harborsleep/Follow Kevin Lavelle on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/kevinlavelle/Follow Kevin Lavelle on X x.com/kevinslavelleSchedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Kevin Lavelle, the CEO and Cofounder of Harbor, brings a wealth of experience from his role as the Founder and Chairman of Mizzen+Main. Kevin invented the world's first performance fabric dress shirt and built Mizzen+Main to hundreds of millions of dollars in omnichannel revenue. He raised a successful growth round from L Catterton, secured partnerships with world-renowned athletes like Phil Mickelson and JJ Watt, and transformed the menswear industry. His second startup, Harbor, is revolutionizing sleep for families with young children with a groundbreaking baby monitor and Remote Night Nanny platform.Kevin is not only a dedicated entrepreneur but also a loving husband and father of two. In today's episode we dive into Challenges Linked to Infant Sleeplessness and Potential Solutions.Here's where to find Kevin:https://twitter.com/kevinslavelle?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/harborsleep/

Kevin Lavelle is the Co-Founder and CEO of Harbor. Kevin brings a wealth of experience from his role as the Founder and Chairman of Mizzen+ Main, having invented the world's first performance fabric dress shirt. With a successful growth round raised from L Catterton, partnerships with world-renowned athletes like Phil Mickelson and JJ Watt, and a background in omnichannel retail, Kevin is not only a dedicated entrepreneur but also a loving husband and father of two. Kevin joins me on the show to discuss his brand-new venture, Harbor.  Kevin shares his frustration with current baby monitoring technology and why he wanted to design a dedicated device without an internet connection that was completely failsafe in helping parents keep an eye on their baby. He talks about how the Harbor smart baby monitor allows parents to check on their children without disturbing their sleep and shares details of the personalized, supportive advice from experienced pediatric nurses that Harbor offers to help the whole family get more rest.  "We are democratizing access to sleep expertise”  - Kevin Lavelle “Keep showing up.” - Kevin Lavelle “We need to live our lives, and kids need to be able to learn and thrive.” - Kevin Lavelle This week on The Wow Factor: The lightbulb moment when a baby monitor app crashed, causing concern for Kevin's son's safety. Why Kevin wanted to create a baby monitor with a direct connection to a tablet for reliable and secure monitoring. How Harbor allows people to directly connect with their baby, eliminating internet dependence and providing a dedicated device for monitoring. How the camera and tablet communicate directly without Wi-Fi or the internet, using a direct communication protocol. The importance of having a reliable monitoring system and why it makes parents' lives easier How Kevin and the Harbor co-founders and parents tested the device. How Harbor has helped change lives with its sleep expertise and coaching for parents. Kevin Lavelle's Words of Wisdom: Just keep showing up and know that if it wasn't the day you wanted, you get another day tomorrow. But at the same time, not every day is guaranteed, so value everything as you go through life. Connect with Kevin Lavelle: Harbor Baby Monitor Website  Kevin Lavelle on LinkedIn  Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter

In this episode Kevin and Jeff discuss his lead up to becoming an entrepreneur, including living in Dubai, his ultimately getting the itch to do his own thing, endless searches for perfect fabrics, the difficulty of getting good sleep as a parent, and so much more! Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/FSwf_RSbvhI Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 4/2/24 Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinlavelle https://kevinslavelle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kevinslavelle/ https://twitter.com/kevinslavelle Harbor: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harborsleep/ https://harbor.co/ https://www.instagram.com/harborsleep https://www.facebook.com/HarborSleep/ https://twitter.com/harborsleep Other resources: https://www.mizzenandmain.com/ Bio:  Kevin brings a wealth of experience from his role as the Founder and Chairman of Mizzen+Main, having invented the world's first performance fabric dress shirt. With a successful growth round raised from L Catterton, partnerships with world-renowned athletes like Phil Mickelson and JJ Watt, and a background in omnichannel retail, Kevin is not only a dedicated entrepreneur but also a loving husband and father of two.  Chapters:  0:00 - Intro  11:00 - What Motivates You?  18:10 - Early Life  21:17 - Giving Back  23:17 - Early Career  32:53 - Mizzen + Main 48:27 - Stepping Down  58:29 - Stand Together  1:03:57 - Harbor 1:21:57 - Future of Harbor 1:27:54 - When Work Affected Change  1:31:06 - Most Grateful 1:34:56 - Snap Your Fingers  1:37:45 - How to Support 

Kristin Karst. executive vice president and co-founder of AmaWaterways, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how many ships the luxury river cruise line has right now, where it's planning to cruise in 2024 and what specialty cruises it will offer. Karst also makes some news in this interview by saying AmaWaterways will briefly postpone the start of its eagerly awaited river cruises in Colombia until January 2025. She also says L Catterton, AmaWaterways' new investor, is fully supporting the river cruise line's management team and future strategy, and reveals even more new programs for travel advisors For more information, visit www.amawaterways.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Produced by Foundersuite (www.foundersuite.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital. This episode is with Jen Zeszut of Goodles.com, makers of "stealthily healthy" mac n' cheese products. In this episode, we talk about how to raise capital for a CPG startup, why she raised a $10M seed round to "launch big," how she recruited over 100 A-list celebrities to invest, tips for picking the RIGHT investor when you have many options, and much more. Goodles most recently raised a $13M Series A led by L Catterton. Other investors include Springdale, Third Craft Partners, Willow Growth, Alumni Ventures, GingerBread Capital, IMG-Endeavor, Cosmic VC, and Electric Feel Ventures. Celebrity and strategic investors include Gal Gadot, Klay Thompson, Khris Middleton, Domantas Sabonis, DK Metcalf, Weston McKennie, Sergio Garcia, Aaron Gordon, Marcus Smart, David Grutman, Ilana Muhlstein, Marissa Hermer, Matt Rutler, Christina Aguilera, Mau y Ricky, and The Montaners. How I Raised It is produced by Foundersuite, makers of software to raise capital and manage investor relations. Foundersuite's customers have raised over $17 Billion since 2016. Create a free account at www.foundersuite.com. If you are a VC or investment banker, check out our new platform, www.fundingstack.com

On this episode Pat sits down with Ramiro Lauzan, Partner at growth and private equity investing giant L Catterton to dissect their investment thesis, consumer trends and thematic investing and the playing field in Latin America and why he is bullish on the region. You will learn about:How L Catterton makes long term, thematic driven investment decisionsThe role long-term consumer trends play in defining the categoryThe differences in PE investing in LatAm vs. developed markets and its opportunitiesHow corporate governance and board roles changes as a company goes publicYou can find Ramiro on LinkedIn here.Support the show

Wall Street posts its fifth-straight week in the green with the S&P 500 breaching the 5,000-point mark for the first time. We hear exclusively from IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva who warns about the need for China to introduce economic reforms and stabilise its property sector. NATO leaders baulk at comments made by former President Donald Trump saying he would not support allies who did not honour defence spending commitments in the face of an attack by Russia. Italian luxury fashion brand Tod's has announced it will delist from the Milan stock exchange and go private in a deal with LVMH-backed PE group L-Catterton, valued at approximately €1.4bn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With over a decade's worth of experience in the hair-care industry, entrepreneur Shelby Wild is now venturing into the mass hair-care space. In July 2023, Wild unveiled California Naturals, a clean hair-care brand that launched direct-to-consumer and with exclusive distribution at Target. Compared to her previous hair-care brand, Playa, Wild is taking a different approach to hair care by zeroing in on more affordable but still effective products. Currently, all of California Naturals products are priced under $10. According to previous Glossy reporting, prior to launching California Naturals, Wild raised $4 million from consumer investors L Catterton, Sandbridge, Midnight Venture Partners and Elizabeth Street Ventures. Investors Eric Ryan and Roth Martin also contributed to the brand's funding round. Though California Naturals, with its accessible price point, may target a different consumer, the core of why Wild got into hair care in the first place remains. "Most of what I did at Playa informed California Naturals. I always knew that I wanted to create a mass market iteration of Playa," Wild said on the latest episode of the Glossy Beauty Podcast. "I grew up in the South ... and we weren't a high-income family. So for me, throughout my childhood, product development and product discovery was happening on the shelves of Target, CVS and Walmart. It wasn't happening in Sephora or Ulta. While I was creating these prestige products [at Playa], I was also seeing and hearing the feedback — not only from our own customer service channels, but also from my peers at home — that the price point was just too high." As California Naturals approaches its first anniversary, Wild said a few exciting things coming down the pipeline. For starters, the brand tapped pro-skater Tony Hawke, who also serves as the chief culture officer, to create a new fragrance for the brand set to launch this month. A-list actor Owen Wilson also joined the brand and will be a major part of the product development side of the business as well as future marketing campaigns. And in February, California Naturals is set to launch moisture shampoo and conditioner, which was mostly driven by the brand's community and audience. On this week's episode of the Glossy Beauty Podcast, Wild talked about the reason she launched a second brand and the differences between mass and prestige. 

In the fast-evolving world of impact investing, few individuals stand out as prominently as Michael O'Leary. Recently appointed as a Partner and Co-Head of L Catterton Impact Fund, Michael has a wealth of experience and a compelling vision for responsible capitalism.Formerly a Managing Director at Engine No. 1, Michael made headlines globally by orchestrating one of the most successful impact-focused activism campaigns in history.Despite holding a mere 0.02% of share capital, Engine No. 1 successfully replaced three members of Exxon's board, underscoring the potency of impact activism.He was also on the founding team of Bain Capital's impact fund and invested in consumer, industrial, and technology companies through Bain Capital's private equity fund.Now, at L Catterton, one of the world's foremost private equity funds specializing in consumer brands, Michael leads the charge in integrating sustainability and impact considerations into the firm's investments. Michael's co-authorship of 'Accountable: The Rise of Citizen Capitalism' further illustrates his commitment to shaping the future of capitalism. The book delves into the promises and challenges of the sustainable investing movement.With a solid educational background, including a BA in Philosophy from Harvard University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Michael combines academic rigor with real-world impact. In this episode, he shared a lot of insights into- Shareholder activism for sustainability and development- Citizen capitalism- Impact investing in the public markets- Impact investing in the consumer sector- And much more.I really learned a lot from my discussion with Michael, and I hope you will too!Show notes: https://sri360.com/podcast/michael-oleary/About the SRI 360° Podcast: The SRI 360° Podcast is focused exclusively on sustainable & responsible investing. In each episode, I interview a world-class investor who is an accomplished practitioner from all asset classes. Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on X/TwitterFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOKKey TakeawaysIntro (00:00)Michael O'Leary's background (01:43)Impact investment thesis (11:44)Citizen Capitalism  (14:14)Exxon shareholder activism campaign (30:36)Using shareholder activism for long-term sustainable development (47:33)Does impact investing have any impact on public markets (50:43)Impact investing in the consumer sector (57:22)The biggest challenge to impact investing (01:16:45)Additional ResourcesMichael O'Leary's LinkedInL Catterton Website Accountable: The Rise of Citizen Capitalism Book and Featured PublicationsOther Links MentionedBain CapitalEngine No. 1Deval PatrickWarren ValdmanisExxonAn ESG Reckoning Is Coming

Allie Egan is a queen of reinvention. She began her career in investing before transitioning into marketing for the beauty industry, became CEO of Cynthia Rowley – all before launching into entrepreneurship and establishing Veracity, a holistic beauty brand rooted in hormone health. "We've heard so many stories from our customers," she tells CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour. "Women will go to their doctors...and they don't really feel listened to. They feel like they're just prescribed a pill." Drawing from her own experience with Hashimotos, a little-known thyroid issue that occurs in 50% of women, Egan aims to help women identify their symptoms and treat their root cause. "We're meant to be the first stop in the journey and also to help empower people to have better, healthier relationships with their physicians." Listen in to get Egan's best advice on how to achieve open, reciprocal communication with your doctor, and learn the exact steps she made to transition her career through multiple reinventions.   Allie Egan is the Founder and CEO of Veracity Selfcare, a next-generation beauty and wellness brand empowering women to understand the connection between their skin and their broader health through at-home testing and a holistic, data-driven approach to skincare. Their products are at the forefront of clean performance, excluding all endocrine disruptors and safe for all life moments, including pregnancy and breastfeeding. Prior to founding Veracity, Allie was the CEO of the women's fashion brand, Cynthia Rowley where she led the transformation to direct-to-consumer and more than doubled the business in two years. She has extensive experience in the beauty industry through her time at some of Estee Lauder's best brands, including Origins, Clinique, and La Mer. She also has broad consumer experience through her time as an investor at L Catterton. She holds a BS in Finance and Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia and an MBA with high distinction from Harvard Business School. Instagram • LinkedIn Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub: Website Instagram LinkedIn Join CoveyClub

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Daniel Wild, Gründer und Aufsichtsrat von Mountain Alliance. Daniel bespricht den IPO von Birkenstock, Instacart und Arm.Der Schuhhersteller Birkenstock plant einen Börsengang in den USA und strebt dabei eine Bewertung von bis zu zehn Milliarden US-Dollar an. Der Börsenstart könnte dem Unternehmen bis zu 1,6 Milliarden US-Dollar einbringen, wobei die Preisspanne für die Aktien bei 44 bis 49 US-Dollar festgelegt wurde. Die Hauptaktionärsgesellschaft L Catterton wird etwa zwei Drittel der Anteile anbieten, während Birkenstock selbst bis zu 520 Millionen US-Dollar erhalten könnte, hauptsächlich zur Schuldenreduzierung. Der Börsengang ist Teil einer erhöhten Aktivität am US-Aktienmarkt, in dem in den letzten Wochen Unternehmen wie Arm und Instacart an die Börse gegangen sind, obwohl deren Aktienkurse teilweise unter den Erwartungen lagen.Instacart ist seit dem 19. September 2023 an der US-amerikanischen Techbörse Nasdaq gelistet, nachdem es einen erfolgreichen Börsengang verzeichnet hat. Die Muttergesellschaft, Maplebear Inc, wurde mit einer verwässerten Bewertung von 9,9 Milliarden US-Dollar bewertet, im Vergleich zu einer früheren Bewertung von 39 Milliarden US-Dollar. Der Ausgabepreis pro Aktie lag bei 30 US-Dollar, was am oberen Ende der angegebenen Spanne von 28-30 Dollar lag. In den letzten sechs Monaten bis Juni 2023 verzeichnete Instacart einen Umsatz von 1,48 Milliarden US-Dollar und wurde profitabel, was das Interesse der Anleger steigerte. Trotz anfänglicher Kursschwankungen könnte der erfolgreiche Börsengang andere Unternehmen zu ähnlichen Vorhaben inspirieren.Das britische Chip-Design-Unternehmen Arm, das eine breite Palette von Produkten, von Mobiltelefonen über Haushaltsgeräte bis hin zu Fahrzeugen und Servern, beliefert, hat seinen Börsengang an der Wall Street durchgeführt. Arm wurde vor 33 Jahren gegründet und entwirft Halbleiterdesigns, die von anderen Unternehmen hergestellt werden. Nach der Übernahme durch den Softbank-Konzern im Jahr 2016 kehrt Arm mit einem IPO an die Börse zurück. Das Unternehmen wurde mit 54,5 Milliarden US-Dollar bewertet und erzielte einen starken Börsenstart mit einem Anstieg von mehr als 24 Prozent am ersten Handelstag.

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Jan Miczaika, Partner bei HV Capital. Jan bespricht den geplanten Börsengang von Birkenstock und die Finanzierungsrunde von Tockenize.it. Birkenstock plant Anfang Oktober den Börsengang in New York. Dabei wird das deutsche Unternehmen von Insidern auf 8 Milliarden US-Dollar oder mehr geschätzt. Dies liegt unter anderem an der Einordnung der Marke im Lifestyle- und Luxusegement. JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs und Morgan Stanley leiten die Transaktion. Weitere Investmentbanken wie etwa die Bank of America, Citi, Jefferies, sowie die Deutschen Bank und BNP Paribas aus Europa sind ebenfalls beteiligt. Birkenstock selbst gehört seit 2021 mehrheitlich der Private-Equity-Gesellschaft L Catterton. 

I'm going to let you in on a not so little secret within the supplement industry. Supplement brands are competing for every dollar from consumers who have a heightened sensitivity to costs, but the supplement consumer has proved once again that it's highly resilient. And while the level of investment funding and quantity of M&A transactions are down this year (compared to the previous few years), things have fared relatively well for the supplement industry. The markets are rightsizing, lofty valuations are getting washed out of the system, and companies are getting used to higher interest rates. Combine that with the significant capital now sidelined on the private equity side and stockpiles of cash at strategics waiting for deployment…and I believe things could be improving on the finance deal side of the supplement industry in the near-term future. Does that mean everything is heading right back to the dozen or so years of Goldilocks between the Great Recession and the Great Shutdown? No…investors have gotten more careful, and there's less FOMO. Money isn't free anymore…and I don't believe it will get significantly cheaper anytime soon as the Federal Reserve will face challenges stemming from wage inflation battles within the labor movement 2.0. So, investors must recalibrate, but deals will indeed keep getting done. Though I believe the supplement industry investment theme over the next few years will be coined “getting back to the basics!” And that phrase can obviously mean many different things to many different people, but I'm thinking about it through a synergistic lens. Let's look at a trio of supplement industry deals that were announced in the last few weeks: Nutra Holdings acquired Nested Naturals, Thorne HealthTech was acquired by the global private equity firm L Catterton, and the final recent “back to the basics” synergistic supplement industry deal I wanted to bring to your attention is between OBVI and the coffee brand Coffee Over Cardio. But instead of me just babbling on about this M&A transaction, I asked my good friend Ronak Shah (Co-Founder and CEO of OBVI) to join me for a quick chat on camera. In that conversation, we run though the backstory on how the deal materialized, the investment thesis, and what's next on the deal horizon for OBVI. FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS LINKEDIN - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaschallmba⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE - ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/c/joshuaschall⁠⁠⁠ TWITTER - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/joshua_schall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joshua_schall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FACEBOOK - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/jschallconsulting⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshua-schall/support

Las sandalias Birkenstock siguen estando de moda, pese a su aspecto ortopédico. Aunque la marca es ajena a las tendencias, esta temporada, los pies planos de Barbie han ayudado a alargar el fenómeno e impulsar las ventas. Esta campaña de publicidad cinematográfica ha sido uno de los recientes éxitos de la marca, que va a cumplir 250 años de historia. Tras el taquillazo, haber sobrevivido a la Segunda Guerra Mundial, tener su propia biblia o haber logrado el respaldo de Bernard Arnault -el segundo hombre más rico del planeta-, la firma se encamina ahora a la bolsa.Los Birkenstock son una saga de zapateros y ortopedistas que se remonta al siglo XVIII. El primer profesional de la familia, Johann Adam, ya ejercía el oficio en 1774 en una ciudad alemana, según consta en los archivos eclesiásticos del lugar. Es el registro más antiguo de la marca, que a lo largo de las décadas ha ido forjándose con Konrad, Karl, Carl, Alex, Christian o Stephan Birkenstock.En todo este tiempo, los diseñadores de la casa se han obsesionado con la comodidad de las sandalias. El objetivo es que los clientes sientan que un calzado abierto sujeta todo el pie como lo hacen los zapatos cerrados. “La pieza esencial de todos nuestros modelos es la base interior original. Calculado hasta el mínimo detalle, su diseño reproduce la huella natural de un pie en la arena”, explica la firma.La receta secretaPrecisamente, la plantilla de las sandalias es una de sus señas de identidad. Konrad empezó a fabricar y a vender plantillas flexibles ya hace un par de siglos. El zapatero recorrió Alemania y Austria explicando su idea de calzado a medida y, durante esos viajes, fue cerrando contratos para fabricar sus zapatos con este complemento interior. Según la compañía, incluso la procedencia de la palabra (plantilla, fußbett, en alemán) tiene que ver con la casa, al ser por primera vez utilizada por los Birkenstock.Mientras, la familia sigue especializándose en calzado y ortopedia. Terminan creando una máquina específica para fabricar la base de sus zapatos. Un moldeado electromagnético que es capaz de crear, mediante un único modelo, todos los números con las proporciones adecuadas. Las Birkenstock son las primeras sandalias del mercado con base rehundida flexible, según la firma.La biblia del pie de BirkenstockLos zapateros siguen compartiendo sus conocimientos y Carl continúa expandiendo la filosofía de la empresa. Este da cursos de formación a miles de profesionales del sector con su ‘Sistema Carl Birkenstock'. Publica varios libros en los que divulga sobre el calzado sano y, uno de ellos, se convierte en un best seller del nicho. Luego llega ‘La biblia del pie de Birkenstock' de Karl, otro descendiente.Según la compañía, todo este trabajo contribuye a construir las bases del calzado cómodo actual, lo que hace que sus sandalias hayan pasado por los pies de medio mundo. Las llevaron los soldados alemanes tras volver de la guerra gracias a sus propiedades ortopédicas o los hippies en Estados Unidos. Les atrajo la idea de que el calzado replicase la pisada natural de las personas.Moda ortopédicaAsí, los modelos Birkenstock empezaron a salir de las tiendas de ortopedia, donde inicialmente se vendían, hacia las zapaterías y comercios minoristas de moda. Precisamente, uno de los éxitos de la marca ha sido conseguir popularizar la estética de la comodidad. “Un diseño atemporal que vaya más allá de las tendencias efímeras”, apuestan.Además, el par no pasa de moda porque es un calzado duradero y las sandalias aguantan temporada tras temporada. “Es una inversión en el futuro porque es un producto de alta calidad que te acompañará durante muchos años”, sostiene la firma. La alemana se encuentra entre las cinco principales marcas de zapatos globales, según la propia compañía. Tiene presencia en 90 países y en torno a 5.500 empleados.El apoyo de ArnaultRecientemente, el atractivo de la firma ha logrado el capital de Bernard Arnault, el hombre que se disputa el puesto de persona más rica del planeta junto a Elon Musk. El magnate francés es dueño de la casa de lujo LVMH, que engloba Louis Vuitton, Loewe, Tiffany y decenas de sellos más. También, desde 2021, es propietario de las Birkenstock.La firma de capital privado L Catterton, de la que Arnault es socio, adquirió una participación de las sandalias por 4.000 millones de euros. El private equity invierte en compañías de consumo y tiene 30.000 millones de dólares en activos bajo gestión y sede en París, Nueva York, Singapur y Luxemburgo. Está también detrás de marcas como Goiko Grill o Peloton.L Catterton y Arnault quieren ahora añadir un hito más en la historia de la compañía: su salida a bolsa. Según Bloomberg, se espera que su estreno se produzca en septiembre con una valoración de 8.000 millones de dólares. Será el próximo paso de las sandalias Birkenstock.

Butternut Box, a U.K.-based startup that prepares and ships healthy food and supplements for dogs, is raising £280 million ($354 million) in a round of funding from General Atlantic and L Catterton.

It has been just over two years since I last created a piece of content focused on Thorne Healthtech, so it's probably long overdue for an update…especially considering something big just happened! Outside of that August 2021 IPO deep analysis on Thorne Healthtech, the only other YouTube mention of the company was in this year's annual outlandish supplement industry event prediction content. But if you read the headlines (and remember that prediction), you know that I was mostly correct. Thorne Healthtech was in fact undervalued by the public markets and I was correct that Thorne Healthtech would be acquired in 2023…but I was wrong about the buyer. On August 28, 2023, Thorne Healthtech announced that it entered into a definitive agreement under which L Catterton would acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of Thorne for $10.20 per share in cash. The transaction value of approximately $680 million represents a 94% premium to the unaffected closing share price. Now…shareholders will still need to approve, but Thorne's independent Special Committee and Board of Directors have each unanimously approved the agreement. There's the press release details, but you guys know just sticking to that basic information isn't my style. For this content, I want to get into the following items: why is the private equity firm acquiring Thorne…along with an update on the last two years of operational performance, and then what could the future look like together. Overall, I believe L Catterton is a great partner to fuel Thorne's long-term growth aspirations of being a major player within the next era of health…one that will certainly be data-driven and wellness-centric with a guiding focus on preventive care that extends the healthspan of each individual. FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS LINKEDIN - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaschallmba⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE - ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/c/joshuaschall⁠⁠ TWITTER - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/joshua_schall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joshua_schall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FACEBOOK - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/jschallconsulting⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshua-schall/support

Amanda Baldwin never considered herself an entrepreneur because she's technically not a founder. But her mindset shifted when she won Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2022. Amanda earned this distinction as a first-time CEO of Supergoop! the first protective skincare brand that puts SPF at the forefront because she has been breaking boundaries and innovating in her role from day one. Supergoop!'s mission is to change how the world thinks about sunscreen through its clean, feel-good, highly innovative formulas that are fun and easy to use daily. She has taken the brand to places no other sunscreen category has gone before. Amanda was also recently named one of the top 25 Women in Consumer HealthTech and a Woman of Influence by the New York Business Journal. Amanda is a veteran of the beauty and finance industries, but this role as CEO is her first. Under her leadership for the past seven years, the company has grown well over 20x, become highly profitable, and secured a majority investment from Blackstone Growth, Blackstone's platform backing the next generation of category-creating brands. Beginner's luck? No way. Her educational and experience pedigree has shaped who she is today. She oversees the entirety of the organization, setting its strategy for growth, building a world-class team, and leading the company's marketing, sales, product development, operations, and finance divisions. Before joining Supergoop! Amanda was a member of the operating team at L Catterton with a particular focus on the beauty sector. Prior to L Catterton, she led the omnichannel marketing strategy of Dior Beauty at LVMH, Inc. and held several positions at Clinique, a part of The Estee Lauder Companies. Her career began in finance as a private equity investor at Apax Partners and an investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs. In this episode, Amanda spills the secrets to her success, and spoiler alert: it involves putting in the hard work. We discuss what it means to innovate in a category, her views on marketing and partnerships, and why one of the biggest challenges of entrepreneurship is that you can see the big, big, big, big picture, but that doesn't mean you can do all of it right away. We dive deep into what she attributes to her success in gaining management's trust to test, learn, and iterate. She shares how she thinks about leadership, the matchmaking process of hiring, and why it's not just about knowing how to do the job but LOVING to do the job and how candidates can stand out from the pack. About Amanda Baldwin About Aliza Licht Book Aliza to Speak Books: LEAVE YOUR MARK: Land Your Dream Job. Kill It In Your Career. Rock Social Media ON BRAND: Shape Your Narrative. Share Your Vision. Shift Their Perception. Follow:  On Instagram and TikTok @alizalichtxo @leaveyourmarkpodcast On X @alizalicht #alizalicht #leaveyourmark #leaveyourmarkpodcast #careeradvice #femalefounders #supergoop #podcast #amandabaldwin

In this Wednesday special we sat down with the brilliant  Co-Founder and General Partner of True Beauty Ventures, Cristina Nuñez to learn about what it takes to truly build brands that are hallmarks of the beauty industry and her role in the process as an investor and mentor. Cristina has over 16 years of investing, operating, and advising experience in the CPG industry, with the last 9 years specifically focused on beauty and wellness. Cristina co-founded True Beauty Ventures to bring true sector expertise to early stage beauty investing. She supports the True Beauty portfolio through several board seats including Maude, Youthforia, Crown Affair, Caliray, Moon Juice, Cay Skin, and Feals. Her contributions to the industry have garnered strong recognition, including being named one of 2023's Most Inspirational Women Leaders by WWD and featured on Latino Leaders' 100 Latinas of 2023 List.Prior to True Beauty Ventures, Cristina spent half her career as an operator within the beauty and wellness sector, at brands such as Clark's Botanicals, Laura Geller Beauty, and Equinox. Cristina previously started her professional career in finance as an Associate at L Catterton and then as a Senior Associate at Tengram Capital Partners. She began her finance career as an Analyst in the Consumer & Retail Investment Banking group at UBS.Cristina graduated magna cum laude from Duke University and holds a B.A. with Highest Distinction in Public Policy Studies and Political Science.Support the showFollow The Show On All Socials Using The Tag @skincareanarchy

In this episode, we meet Liz Gordon, Vice President at L Catterton. L Catterton is a the worlds largest consumer investment fund with $35B assets under management.Liz dives deep into growth investment, as well as the themes and metrics that drive investment evaluation and valuation, and much more. Topics coveredMetrics for evaluating investmentsHow current economic environments effects investingGrowth investing vs Venture investingOmnichannel strategyCohort analysis for digital brandsGood LTV and CAC benchmarksBrand behaviours with new ios changesTakeawaysL Catterton invests in fast growing consumer companiesGross margins differ by category and channel, i..e food & beverage is on average 40%, where as beauty could be 60-80%Strong category, proof points, and working unit economics are entry point metrics that L Catteron looks forGrowth investors seek lower risk and lower returns compared to venture investorsBusinesses with high propensity for repeat purchases are attractive invesmentsDigital LTV is much easier to measure than CAC; 3-5 LTV:CAC ratios are attractiveCohort analysis is cohort or how specific group of customer look like and how to track them over time on monthly basis.Omnichannel is meeting consumer where they are; brands need to diversify channels to be resilient to changes like iOS14Please let us know your thoughts about the episode!Where to findLiz Gordon:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-gordon-32438235/​Website: https://www.lcatterton.com/Where to find Kait Stephens:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kait-margraf-stephens/Website: www.brij.it SUBSCRIBE TO THE OMNICHANNEL MARKETERwww.theomnichannelmarketer.com

In this episode, we are joined by Paul Hedrick, Founder and Executive Chairman at Tecovas. In 2015, after having worked more traditional business roles at private Equity firm L Catterton and consulting firm McKinsey, Paul took the leap to build the direct to consumer, western-style boot brand, Tecovas. After launching the original Shopify store in 2015, Tecovas has sold at least one boot everyday, and has grown into a 9 figure boot empire with almost 30 stores nationwide. Today Paul tells us how Tecovas went from a small boot shop located in the back of Paul's Toyota Forerunner to the massive brand that it is today and what advice he would have for those trying to build a brand and a customer experience. Please subscribe to Studying Success to hear more from the best entrepreneurs and investors!Also check out our website at www.studyingsuccesspodcast.com.And follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube – @studyingsuccesspodcast

Welcome to The Voice of Retail podcast. I'm producer & host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is produced in conjunction with the Retail Council of Canada. Meet Brain Corp CEO David Pinn, leader of an AI software tech company that powers the world's largest fleet of autonomous mobile robots operating in commercial indoor public spaces, including retail stores and warehouses.  We spoke just before David was to join us in Toronto for the big Collison tech conference and gathered his thoughts on the current and future state of AI in retail.About DavidDavid Pinn joined Brain Corp 2017. As Chief Financial Officer, he was responsible for the Finance organization along with building and implementing growth plans and partnerships. David brings nearly two decades of experience managing finance, strategy, and corporate development for innovative technology companies.Prior to Brain Corp, David was head of finance for Antenna79, a technology startup backed by L Catterton, the world's largest consumer-focused private equity group. David was a founder of Snaptracs, Qualcomm's consumer electronics subsidiary, and he led a number of acquisitions and divestitures within Qualcomm's Strategic Finance group. Prior to his career in finance, David was an electrical engineer designing test systems for cellular, WiFi, and Bluetooth applications.David earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and completed a Master of Business Administration at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a Mayfield Fellow. About Michael Michael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.   Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2023 for the third year in a row. Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Canada's top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail. He produces and co-hosts Remarkable Retail with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world. Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers. Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America. 

Description:Sharing their Stairway to CEO story today is Allie Egan, a passionate brand-builder and the Founder and CEO of Veracity. Offering personalized solutions based on its at-home hormone testing kit, Veracity's uniquely data-driven approach and clean skincare products help you take your health into your own hands. In this insightful episode, Allie sheds some light on her journey from her first job as a waitress in a retirement home outside of Philadelphia to earning her MBA from Harvard Business School and becoming a two-time CEO. In her first stint as CEO at Cynthia Rowley, Allie began experiencing issues with her skin, which led her to learn more about hormonal health imbalances and sparked the idea for Veracity. Join us as we discuss micro-journaling, her partnership with Meridian Street Capital, and why she believes you should talk about your ideas early and often!Exclusive Deals from Our Sponsors:AWESOME CX by Transcom provides high touch, personalized customer experience services to consumer brands of any size! Email Lee at lee@stairwaytoceo.com to learn more about their award-winning services and Awesome Coffee Chats. In This Episode, You'll Hear About:[03:21] Allie's upbringing in suburban Philadelphia and her early pursuits of independence.[08:58] What a childhood health scare taught her about the fear that clouds optimal health.[12:33] Insight into her formative roles in investment banking. [17:37] How Allie came to realize that she wanted to “build something” as a founder.[29:41] Personal struggles with her health that gave her the idea for Veracity.[32:13] Some of the holistic wellness products and services that Veracity offers.[39:10] The highs and lows of launching a business and raising capital![45:09] Exciting innovations that you can expect from Veracity in the future.To Find Out More:VeracityAllie Egan on LinkedInAllie Egan on InstagramLee Greene on LinkedInStairway to CEOStairway to CEO on InstagramAWESOME CX by TranscomQuotes:“I wanted to work. I wanted to make my own money. I wanted to have that independence [from very early on].” — Allie Egan [0:07:03]“That [childhood health scare] experience has taught me how so many people think about their health. Instead of being proactive and [thinking] ‘What could be going on in my body? How can I make it better?', how they think about optimal health is clouded in fear.” — Allie Egan [0:11:20]“I feel fortunate that I ended up getting interviews at [L Catterton], which is 100% exclusively focused on consumer retail. I didn't know if I'd love [investment banking], but what I ended up loving was the consumer retail world.” — Allie Egan [0:15:09]“Like a lot of folks, I had been on this path of ‘This is the paved path. Keep going that way.' [I liked what I was doing], but I really started to soul search and think about: what could I be uniquely good at? What could I bring to the table?” — Allie Egan [0:17:53]“Part of what you're doing in building a company is being the conductor of all these things, whether it's ideas, expertise, products, or people.” — Allie Egan [0:18:30]“If you knew everything you were going to learn [as an entrepreneur], you'd probably make different decisions!” — Allie Egan [0:21:59]“Here I was, someone that worked in skincare, was seeking a doctor, and not only did I not have the tools to solve my aesthetic issue, but I also didn't have this important information about my underlying health.” — Allie Egan [0:31:07]“One piece of advice I always like to give to [entrepreneurs] is to try to talk about your ideas early and often, even when they're not perfectly formed.” — Allie Egan [0:39:36]“Raising capital is always hard. It is such a slog. I listened to the founder of Coinbase, [who said]: a successful fundraise is 9 out of 10 people telling you no. And that's in really good times!” — Allie Egan [0:42:03]“Being an entrepreneur is like, every day, either getting an acceptance or a rejection letter from your favorite college, but getting both accepted and rejected multiple times a day, every single day. Dealing with that elation down to the dumps is something that has become the norm.” — Allie Egan [0:43:03]

April 27: For our second in studio episode, I am thrilled to welcome Talita Lacerda, CEO at Petlove, the largest pet e-commerce platform in Brazil and Latin America, that has raised over $225M+ from some of the best investors in Latin America including L Catterton, Riverwood Capital, SoftBank, Kaszek, Monashees, Globo Ventures, Porto Seguro and Tarpon. Petlove has recently announced its plan to go public within 2-3 years.  We hope to make in person recordings our new normal so please do check out our new YouTube channel.In today's episode we will discuss:  1. What was Talita's approach towards adopting and localizing Amazon's single-threaded leadership principle, focus on the input metrics together with Google's OKR system for the Petlove's organizational design? 2.  What is the secret sauce of successful fundraising? What are the questions founders must ask themselves when they choose their investors? 3. Meritocracy vs Partnership: what matters more from Talita's perspective?4. What is Petlove's approach towards building sustainable customer-focused and business?5. Why having an omni-channel strategy is important for digitally native brands?If you would like to get more insight from LatAm's leading tech founders and investors, subscribe to our new YouTube channel and follow us on Spotify or Apple. The J Curve on InstagramOlga is an entrepreneur, venture capital investor, mentor at Techstars and founder at The J Curve, Latin America's leading English speaking podcast about tech builders. She's been investing in the USA, SEA and Latin America for over 13 years. Companies she backed include tech unicorn ClassPass (acquired by Mindbody) and Vitalk (acquired by Gympass).Olga on LinkedInOlga on InstagramOlga on Twitter  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/olga-maslikhova/message

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Mathias Ockenfels, General Partner bei Speedinvest. Mathias spricht über die Finanzierungsrunden von Razor Group und Equipme:Das Berliner Startup Razor Group, ein E-Commerce-Aggregator, hat eine Series-C-Finanzierungsrunde in Höhe von 88 Millionen US-Dollar abgeschlossen und dabei eine Bewertung von 1,2 Milliarden US-Dollar erreicht. Im Zuge dessen hat Razor Group den Konkurrenten Stryze Group übernommen. Die Investition von Upper90 schließt die Series C ab. Zu den anderen Investoren der letzten Runde gehören L Catterton, Presight Capital, Blackrock, GFC, LatinLeap, Redalpine und 468 Capital. Razor Group plant, die Übernahmen zu nutzen, um in neue Regionen zu expandieren und weitere regionale Kanäle zu erschließen, die das Hauptgeschäft auf Amazon ergänzen.Die deutsche XaaS-Plattform Equipme hat in einer Seed-Finanzierungsrunde unter der Führung von La Famiglia 3,8 Millionen US-Dollar eingesammelt. Weitere Investoren sind Lightbird, Anamcara, Ignaz Forstmeier (Mitbegründer von Personio) und Charlie Songhurst (ehemaliger Leiter der Unternehmensstrategie bei Microsoft). Equipme bietet einen B2B-Marktplatz und ein Asset-Management-Portal an, über das Unternehmen ihre Produkte und Dienstleistungen im XaaS-Format anbieten können. Das Unternehmen ist bereits bei 500 Kunden in der DACH-Region im Einsatz und plant eine weltweite Expansion.

In this week's all-new episode of THE IDEALISTS., host and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa speaks with Allie Egan, the founder of skincare brand Veracity. Rooted in scientific research, one of Veracity's core beliefs is as your life changes, so does your health, and it's driven by your hormones. And so Allie is pioneering hormone based wellness through their skin and health hormone test, their skincare products, and their line of supplements. Before founding Veracity, Allie began her career investing in consumer and beauty brands at L Catterton. She then went on to becoming CEO of the fashion brand Cynthia Rowley and led the product, ecommerce, and digital marketing teams at Estee Lauder's top brands, including La Mer, Clinique, and Origins.Highlights:- Allie begins the conversation describing the health issues that led her to starting her beauty brand, Veracity.- She then describes the career path that took her from investment banking to working with Glossier during its early days to becoming the CEO of fashion brand Cynthia Rowley.- Allie goes on to share her experience with CEO loneliness and the framework she uses to build trust in her team. - Lastly, Allie discusses her audacious vision for the world— for women to be empowered to make the best consumption decisions for themselves through knowledge and self-awareness.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journalWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

For all of you that saw me speak over the past couple of days, I hope you enjoyed yourselves. You were fun and engaged audiences! Web3 and the metaverse can really stoke different thoughts and emotions in people and I had fun exploring the technology as a whole with you and hearing YOUR thoughts on where this technology is headed. It is still the wild west out there when it comes to these topics, and we have yet to see where it all lands. Hopefully you had some good takeaways and are challenging yourself a little more now that you understand the technologies a little bit better.So here we all are at MURTEC. Hopefully you are all having a fantastic show and are winning lots of money here at the Paris Hotel in Vegas. The content of this show has been absolutely fantastic thus far and it has been a while since I have seen this many people at one of these shows. This might be the record for attendance to MURTEC!SToday on The Tech Chef, we will be talking about “Crafting A Digital Palette.” To talk about how he pulled this off, Scott Lawton the CEO and Co-Founder of bartaco joins the show. Bartaco is a coastal-inspired restaurant serving fresh, upscale street food in a relaxed environment. Scott has over twenty five years of leadership experience in the hospitality arena, and rejoined bartaco in 2020 under the new private ownership of L Catterton, where he oversees the concept's overall vision and growth.That year, Lawton led the rollout of bartaco's on- demand hospitality dining model, and continues to pave the way for other restaurant leaders looking to create a seamless guest experience. Under his leadership, bartaco was recognized by Hospitality Technology's MURTEC Breakthrough Awards in 2022 for the restaurant's signature “on-demand hospitality.”Prior to becoming CEO of bartaco, Lawton was Chief Operating Officer of Barteca, managing development, day-to-day operations and personnel recruitment. Lawton previously held key leadership roles with Tribeca Grill, Buckhead Life and Big Time Restaurants.If you have never eaten at bartaco before, do yourself a favor and check them out. Not only is the food amazing but the experience is a real treat as well. Something about being able to control your own experience through the ordering process to the payment at the end of your visit makes it special. Of course, as Scott talked about, hospitality and service is NOT compromised through these digital methods. Technology should never be used to replace hospitality and touch points. Hospitality is such an important part of the value

Growing up in communities of color, Jeff Lee and Courtney Shields were both early to understanding the importance of diversity and inclusion in beauty. When they met virtually through peers during the pandemic, they instantly connected over a shared desire to create a multicultural collection of beauty products catering to all. Their mutual passions for making all women feel seen and beautiful birthed DIBS Beauty, short for Desert Island Beauty Status, in September 2021.  The co-founders secured $2.6 million in an initial funding round from Tula's co-founders, as well as major stakeholders at finance company L Catterton, which also invested in Tula, and influencers. DIBS Beauty's less intimidating and more inclusive approach to beauty also made it one of the fastest-growing brands in 2022, according to research firm Spate. Thanks in part to the virality of the brand's hero product, Status Stick, average monthly searches for the brand grew to 2,470 in 2022. "The mission of DIBS Beauty is desert island beauty status. It's the makeup you would take with you to a desert island," Lee said on the latest episode of The Glossy Beauty Podcast.  In January, the company reported 700% year-over-year sales growth. With expansion top of mind for the co-founders, creating new, innovative products and expanding to new distribution channels are the biggest priorities this year. 

Host: Marrin Costello Guest: Allie Egan; Founder Veracity Skincare Allie began her career investing in consumer and beauty brands at L Catterton. Before founding Veracity, she was CEO of the fashion brand Cynthia Rowley and led the product, ecommerce, and digital marketing teams at Estee Lauder's top brands, including La Mer, Clinique, and Origins. Allie is a graduate of the University of Virginia and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Produced by @OnairwithQ

Co-Founder + Managing Partner True Beauty Capital, Rich has spent the last 30 years investing and building great consumer brands at top private equity firms including Tengram Capital Partners, L Catterton, and North Castle Partners. Rich spent the last 9 years dedicated specifically to investing in the beauty industry, where he developed an extensive network of relationships that sourced many emerging growth brands with very limited access to institutional capital. Realizing the significant opportunity to address this underserved area of the market in beauty, Rich founded True Beauty Ventures. Rich received a BS in Economics from Union College (N.Y.) and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. List of brands include k18, kinship, crown affair, moon juice, maude, cay skin, dieux and beautystat (partial list) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Katharina Neuhaus, Principal bei Vorwerk Ventures. Katharina hat die Runde von NotCo kommentiert: Das mit 1,5 Milliarden US-Dollar Foodtech-Startup NotCo sammelt 70 Millionen US-Dollar D-Runde für seine neue B2B-Plattform ein. Unter der Leitung von Princeville Capital umfasst die Erweiterung der Serie D branchenführende Geldgeber, darunter Jeff Bezos über Bezos Expeditions, Tiger Global, L Catterton, Kaszek Ventures, Future Positive und The Craftory. Zu den neuen Investoren gehört neben Princeville Capital auch Marcos Galperin, Gründer und CEO des größten lateinamerikanischen Tech-Unternehmens MercadoLibre. Die Finanzmittel sollen die neue B2B-Einheit des Unternehmens vorantreiben, die es anderen CPG-Marken, Zutatenlieferanten und Technologieanbietern ermöglichen wird, Giuseppe für ihre eigenen Innovationszwecke zu nutzen und die Transformation der pflanzlichen Industrie zu beschleunigen.

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael0Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “ The Finance Guy” chat with Jeff Handler, chief executive officer and President at Hopdoddy Burger Bar & HiBar Hospitality Group.Handler grew up in the business, he has been in the industry for more than thirty years. He shared, “My dad was a tavern owner and growing up, if I wanted to spend time with my dad that meant kind of sometimes early mornings and weekends hanging out at the tavern picking quarters out of booth seats and cleaning the grill and cleaning beer lines and emptying pool tables.” Handler joined Hopdoddy Burger Bar in 2016 as CEO and in 2021 he was also named CEO of HiBar Hospitality, a growth-focused umbrella company owned by L Catterton that in 2022 completed its first acquisition, Grub Burger Bar.The guys ask Handler about Hopdoddy and he says, “I don't care what you call us as long as you call us the best burger place you've ever been to.” He adds, “That's what we aspire to do. Hopdoddy plays in the better burger space. We look to be disruptive and really rethinking, reshaping kind of what a better burger joint looks like and acts like.” Hopdoddy is based out of Austin, Texas and currently has 50 locations really from coast to coast.Handler talks about what differentiates Hopdoddy and says, “So what makes Hopdoddy different I think it's that we really are open minded to what a burger is. Most people just think it's a bun and meat and some toppings and we look at it as a vessel for flavors. Anything that we can grind, grill, we're going to make a burger out of it and so we've done some pretty cool creative things with different proteins.”Off-premise is a focus topic on this show and Handler shares his tips and some recommendations for operators that may still be struggling since the pandemic. Handler said, what they learned quickly was they could be profitable, they could take care of the guests and they could take care of the team members by getting them back to work. Hopdoddy's off-premise business was about 12% and post-pandemic is now at 40%. To hear about the founders of Hopdoddy and how Hopdoddy's tackled engineering the food for takeout plus experience, check out this episode of Hospitality Hangout.

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael0Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “ The Finance Guy” chat with Jeff Handler, chief executive officer and President at Hopdoddy Burger Bar & HiBar Hospitality Group.Handler grew up in the business, he has been in the industry for more than thirty years. He shared, “My dad was a tavern owner and growing up, if I wanted to spend time with my dad that meant kind of sometimes early mornings and weekends hanging out at the tavern picking quarters out of booth seats and cleaning the grill and cleaning beer lines and emptying pool tables.” Handler joined Hopdoddy Burger Bar in 2016 as CEO and in 2021 he was also named CEO of HiBar Hospitality, a growth-focused umbrella company owned by L Catterton that in 2022 completed its first acquisition, Grub Burger Bar.The guys ask Handler about Hopdoddy and he says, “I don't care what you call us as long as you call us the best burger place you've ever been to.” He adds, “That's what we aspire to do. Hopdoddy plays in the better burger space. We look to be disruptive and really rethinking, reshaping kind of what a better burger joint looks like and acts like.” Hopdoddy is based out of Austin, Texas and currently has 50 locations really from coast to coast.Handler talks about what differentiates Hopdoddy and says, “So what makes Hopdoddy different I think it's that we really are open minded to what a burger is. Most people just think it's a bun and meat and some toppings and we look at it as a vessel for flavors. Anything that we can grind, grill, we're going to make a burger out of it and so we've done some pretty cool creative things with different proteins.”Off-premise is a focus topic on this show and Handler shares his tips and some recommendations for operators that may still be struggling since the pandemic. Handler said, what they learned quickly was they could be profitable, they could take care of the guests and they could take care of the team members by getting them back to work. Hopdoddy's off-premise business was about 12% and post-pandemic is now at 40%. To hear about the founders of Hopdoddy and how Hopdoddy's tackled engineering the food for takeout plus experience, check out this episode of Hospitality Hangout.

MERIT Beauty was launched in January 2021 and has already rapidly grown into a leading beauty brand that is sold in 800+ Sephora stores. Founded by Katherine Power (Founder of WhoWhatWear, Versed), MERIT has raised $20 million in Series A led by L Catterton.How did they achieve such rapid growth with a new brand? Founding SVP of Growth at MERIT, Aila Morin joins us to share exactly that.In this episode you'll learn:The entire brand launch strategyHow building community has been the catalyst for MERIT's successCurrent strategies they are using to acquire new customersInsights into the brand's Sephora partnershipYou'll also learn the brand's new product launch strategy and MERIT's new "Great Skin" launch coming soon.Get a behind-the-scenes look at what we've learned over the past 6 years here at Wavebreak, as we share proven growth strategies you can use in Q4 at https://bfcmwebinar.comThis episode is sponsored by AttentiveAttentive is a personalized text message marketing platform that lets you communicate with your customers in real-time, engage them with timely campaigns, and help your business drive revenue.Thousands of brands like CB2, Pura Vida, and Coach have created magical customer experiences and driven over 20% of their online revenue using Attentive-powered personalized text messages.  And you, too, can turn SMS into one of your top-three revenue channels in just a few months. Visit attentivemobile.com/wavebreak to learn how you can try it for free.This episode is also brought to you by WavebreakLeading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver.Most eCommerce brands don't email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified stores recapture 6-7 figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team of email specialists manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

If you're anything like Andy Bromberg, CEO of Eco, you have multiple banks, cards and wallets carrying varying amounts of your personal finances. That's why Andy has helped to build Eco, a digital wallet provider that replaces checking accounts, credit cards, and more with a single balance that rewards you each time you make a transaction.For the latest episode of The FML Podcast, Shameer Sachdev sat down with Andy to discuss how Eco has raised more than $90 million from an array of leading investors, including L Catterton, Activant Capital, a16z Crypto, Founders Fund, and other “Celebrity” investors including Sean “Diddy” combs…In this episode, they cover:

In der Mittagsfolge sprechen wir heute mit Christoph Jenny, Co-Founder von Planted, über die erfolgreich abgeschlossene Series-B-Finanzierungsrunde in Höhe von 70 Millionen Euro. Planted stellt Fleisch aus alternativen Proteinen her und verwendet dafür einen neuartigen Biostructuring-Ansatz, der Proteinstrukturierung und Biotechnologie kombiniert. So können alternative Proteine in jeder Größe, Form sowie Faserung hergestellt werden, sodass selbst größere Fleischstücke mit komplexer Struktur, Textur, Saftigkeit und Zartheit in der Produktpalette zu finden sind. Die biostrukturierten Proteine könnten laut der Vision des Startups zukünftig tierisches Fleisch in Bezug auf Geschmack, Nachhaltigkeit, Gesundheit, Produktivität und Preis schlagen. Planted verwendet ausschließlich natürliche Zutaten und verzichtet auf Zusatzstoffe. Alle Produkte werden in einer transparenten Glashaus-Produktion in Kemptthal produziert. Die Produktionskapazität liegt hier mittlerweile bei einer Tonne Fleisch pro Stunde. Neben der Schweiz ist das Fleisch auch in Deutschland, Österreich, Frankreich, Italien und in Großbritannien in Restaurants und im Einzelhandel erhältlich. Zudem liefert Planted über den eigenen Webshop europaweit an Endkundinnen und -kunden. Das FoodTech wurde im Jahr 2019 als Spin-Off der Eidgenössischen Technischen Hochschule von Christoph Jenny, Eric Stirnemann, Lukas Böni und Pascal Bieri in Zürich gegründet. Mittlerweile beschäftigt Planted mehr als 65 Mitarbeitende in den Bereichen Forschung, Technik und Produktentwicklung. Das Jungunternehmen belegte 2021 den ersten Platz bei den TOP 100 Swiss Startup Awards. In einer Series-B-Finanzierungsrunde hat das Schweizer Startup nun 70 Millionen Euro unter der Führung von L Catterton eingesammelt. Seit 1989 haben die Fonds von L Catterton mehr als 250 Investitionen in dem Bereich der Konsumgüter getätigt. Das verwaltete Vermögen des Wagniskapitalgebers liegt bei rund 30 Milliarden US-Dollar. Zum Portfolio gehören u.a. Better, PatientPoint, Dragonfly, Canida, Ganni, Pinarello, Truck Hero, West Marine, Ideal Image, Alliance Animal Health, Kodiak, Bartaco, John Hardy, Bliss, Dentalcorp und Birkenstock. Planted möchte mit dem frischen Kapital die Einführung einer neuen Produktlinie für sogenannte Whole Cuts, wie beispielsweise einer pflanzlichen Hühnerbrust, sowie die weitere internationale Expansion und die Erhöhung der Produktionskapazität vorantreiben. One more thing wird präsentiert von OMR Reviews – Finde die richtige Software für Dein Business. Wenn auch Du Dein Lieblingstool bewerten willst, schreibe eine Review auf OMR Reviews unter https://moin.omr.com/insider. Dafür erhältst du einen 20€ Amazon Gutschein.

The Founder & CEO of Carefeed talks about the company's secure, cloud-based and HIPAA-compliant digital communication solutions for skilled nursing and senior living communities. Learn how Carefeed creates efficiencies and improves the experience for staff, residents, and families. About Terry Terry's entire career has been focused on digital transformation. Prior to founding Carefeed, Terry spent the last decade leading the hospital business unit at PatientPoint, a L-Catterton company. Healthcare is part of Terry's DNA. His family has a long history in medicine—his father, grandfather and great-grandfather were all physicians. Although Terry chose business school over medical school, his deep connection with the industry makes Carefeed the ideal company with which he plans to make his own mark on the industry. After seeing firsthand how antiquated some of the processes were in the post-acute care setting, Terry founded Carefeed with the goal to make the lives of staff at senior communities easier, while at the same time promoting trust and transparency among patients, residents, and family members. Outside of work, Terry and his wife spend their time chasing their eight children and attending a myriad of kid activities. Key Takeaways Carefeed's goals are two-fold: provide operational efficiencies and gives families information to promote trust and transparency. The benefits of digitizing communications include time and cost savings as well as compliance with state and federal regulations. The Carefeed family portal is a digital door where families can securely chat, check activity calendars and menus, pay bills and even check vitals.

With a background in strategic marketing, Andrew Bilski teamed up with Skin MD Dr. Sharad Paul to create Skin by Dr. Sharad. Together, this unique duo created the world's first medically-proven, fast acting, vegan anti-wrinkle, skin elixir. The brand focuses on providing mainstream consumers with preventative health and wellness using products that are clinically backed.In today's episode, Andrew Bilski gives insight into his career from working with L Catterton to help failing businesses turn into profitable brands to applying the same principles and methods to start his own brand with Dr. Sharad.Andrew also shares:How he and Dr. Sharad met and eventually started a brand togetherDifferent marketing strategies used in the US vs New ZealandInsight into the development process of the brand's no-tox proprietary compoundHow he adopted his data driven approach to growth and marketingYou'll also hear about what's next for Skin by Dr. Sharad.This episode is sponsored by AttentiveAttentive is a personalized text message marketing platform that lets you communicate with your customers in real-time, engage them with timely campaigns, and help your business drive revenue.Thousands of brands like CB2, Pura Vida, and Coach have created magical customer experiences and driven over 20% of their online revenue using Attentive-powered personalized text messages.  And you, too, can turn SMS into one of your top-three revenue channels in just a few months. Visit attentivemobile.com/wavebreak to learn how you can try it for free.This episode is also brought to you by WavebreakLeading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver.Most eCommerce brands don't email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified stores recapture 6-7 figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team of email specialists manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

Summary:The 'Fountain of Youth' was first mentioned in the writings of Herodotus in the 5th century BC. The world may have changed a lot since the Ancient Greeks, but our desire to look better, look younger, has not. Fast forward to today, Tiktok "beauty hacks" and YouTube videos promising to help us "look younger in seconds" flood the internet. The human obsession with youth and beauty has been alive and well for thousands of years, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that the aesthetics category is giant, and continuing to grow.Today's guest is Dave Prokupek, CEO of Ideal Image, North America's leading aesthetics brand with over 1000 doctors and medical professionals who have performed more than 20 million FDA approved treatments. Backed up by 20 years of experience, Ideal delivers affordable and effective health and beauty services including laser hair removal, Botox, filler, body sculpting, skin rejuvenation, and medical grade skincare. Prior to joining Ideal, Dave built a cross-industry career by leading transformational growth as the CEO of an impressive list of companies like Smashburger and Jackson Hewitt Tax Service.In this episode, David and I discuss the mechanics of Ideal Image's successful business model, the massive growth they are seeing in the health and beauty market, and how digital innovation is giving them a leg up on their competition.Highlights: Dave unpacks the opportunities he saw that led him to Ideal Image (02:57) Dave discusses the broad consumer pool that Ideal Image is targeting (04:59) Dave explains the benefits of partnering with a private equity firm like L Catterton (06:40) What business model allows Ideal Image to scale rapidly while maintaining a personal experience for customers? (07:45) Dave talks us through how the pandemic affected Ideal Image (10:35) What is the Ideal Image tele-aesthetics platform? (12:16) Dave explains how Ideal Image is using technological innovation to grow the business (13:38) How are current market conditions affecting Ideal Image's bottom line? (18:04) Dave describes Ideal Image's affiliate program (19:05) Dave offers advice to CEOs on growing their companies, regardless of the industry they're operating in (20:38) Links:ICR TwitterICR LinkedInICR WebsiteDave Prokupek LinkedInIdeal Image LinkedInIdeal Image WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, elizabeth@lowerstreet.co.

#166: Allie created Veracity Selfcare, as the next-generation beauty and wellness brand empowering women to understand the connection between their skin and their broader health through at-home testing and a holistic, data-driven approach to skincare. Their products are at the forefront of clean performance, excluding all endocrine disruptors and safe for all life moments, including pregnancy and breastfeeding.Allie was previously the CEO of the women's fashion brand, Cynthia Rowley where she led the transformation to direct-to-consumer and more than doubled the business in two years. She has extensive experience in the beauty industry through her time at some of Estee Lauder's best brands, including Origins, Clinique, and La Mer. She also has broad consumer experience through her time as an investor at L Catterton.Topics discussed:Leaving the position as CEO of Cynthia Rowley to start her own brandImpact of diet change on infertility and skin The truth of work-life balance in both corporate world and working for oneself Choosing between romantic partner and your own personal life visionHard work vs. luck20% off Veracity Selfcare with the code "FULFILL20" at https://veracityselfcare.com/enENJOY 10% OFF THE WHAT FULFILLS YOU? CARD GAME AT www.whatfulfillsyou.com - code "WHATFULFILLSYOU10"Follow Veracity on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veracityselfcareFollow the What Fulfills You? Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatfulfillsyouFollow Emily Elizabeth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyeduong/Read more on the blog: https://emilyelizabeth.blog/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/what-fulfills-you-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Antonio Dus è l'attuale CEO di Pinarello, azienda famosa in tutto il mondo per la produzione di biciclette da corsa e telai bici di altissimo livello, che da alcuni anni è stata acquisita dal fondo di private equity L Catterton. Antonio ha un'esperienza professionale approfondita e variegata nello sport business, maturata ricoprendo posizioni di vertice in numerose aziende italiane e internazionali: dal ruolo di General Manager in Garmont International, alla creazione e management della divisione footwear del Gruppo Oberalp Salewa, e per finire al ruolo di CEO in Vibram e più recentemente in Tecnica Group, azienda leader del mercato degli articoli sportivi titolare dei marchi: Tecnica, Moon Boot, Nordica, Lowa, Blizzard e Rollerblade.

Thanks for joining us, today we welcome Clint Brauer, CEO and Founder of Greenfield Robotics. Clint has a great story. He grew up farming in south-central Kansas and went to K State where he got into technology. After graduating from college and spending a decade plus in media and technology, in Los Angeles, San Fransisco, and New York, Clint decided to return to his roots in Kansas, launching MG Honor Farms on the family farmstead. Clint began adopting regenerative ag principles but was frustrated with the limitations of current tools and technology for regenerative farming and the dream of organic no-till, so he decided to launch a company where he could use his technology experience to solve the scaling issues of regenerative broadacre systems. Clint and his team are doing some exciting work and he and Monte explore that today. Clint grew up in Kansas and learned as a child how to train dairy cattle, grow vegetables and farm broadacre crops. After college, he began his career with W3-Design, an early web design agency in Los Angeles, where he managed their top clients. Clint then worked for Universal Music where he helped with the data asset management project for digital distribution of music. In 2003, Clint joined Sony and his role quickly expanded to VP of Marketing, CRM and Operations of Sony Connect, an early cutting-edge video service which blazed a path for mainstream services like Netflix and Hulu. Clint's team created one of the first true 360 degree views of customers across ecommerce, email, offline and online campaigns and the call centers. This involved integration of early stage SaaS companies Omniture, RightNow, PostFuture, Pivotlink and an internal ecommerce system. Clint also drove the division toward SEO as a customer acquisition strategy over traditional media deals. His team then successfully launched the Sony eReader and software across North America, both online and at retail, and also worked with book publishers to substantially decrease the cost of ebook conversion. After a decade-plus in media and technology, Clint returned to his roots in Kansas, launching MG Honor Farms on the family farmstead. Clint has grown and marketed over 100+ crops without chemicals outdoors, in traditional greenhouses as well as hydroponic greenhouses. Clint has also advised over 10 farms with their marketing, helping them secure distribution into 35+ grocery stores such as all Kansas City-area Whole Foods and Hy-Vee's as well as 25+ restaurants and 4 school systems. In 2015 Clint started Canidae Farms, a regenerative farm network for Canidae Pet Foods (canidae.com/farms), which he continues to operate. In this role he is working with farms to adopt regenerative agriculture practices in return for higher margins. Canidae was acquired by L Catterton in 2018 and the program is now expanding again in 2020 with partner farms in Kansas and Nebraska. Frustrated with the limitations of current tools and technology for regenerative farming, Clint decided to launch a company to solve the scaling issues of regenerative broadacre systems. He recruited Carl Sutter and Steven Gentner, two talented engineers he met decades ago at W3-design, to co-found Greenfield Robotics. The company has been working for several years on its small, autonomous robots for weed control, and is currently in customer pilots. https://www.greenfieldrobotics.com/ https://www.facebook.com/greenfieldrobotics/ https://twitter.com/GreenfieldBots https://www.instagram.com/greenfieldrobotics/ linkedin.com/company/greenfield-robotics/ Got questions you want answered? Send them our way and we'll do our best to research and find answers. Know someone you think would be great on the AgEmerge stage or podcast? Send your questions or suggestions to kim@asn.farm we'd love to hear from you.

Primero vinieron barritas, luego salsas y ahora sigue una apuesta más ambiciosa: transformar la comida mexicana en EUA

How Doctors can MAXIMIZE the Value of Their PracticeToday, Dr. Khouri covers "How Doctors can MAXIMIZE the Value of Their Practice" and much more!Dr. Ray Khouri is a visionary business leader and doctor who founded highly successful Dental Services Organizations in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and now the U.S. Dr. Khouri's focus is helping doctors accelerate the growth of their practice with complete autonomy and control of their destiny.Dr. Khouri launched and sold Dental Corp. of Australia and New Zealand to Bupa Dental Corp. – now the largest dental network in both countries – for $600 million 2013.He replicated the model in Canada, where Dental Corp. was launched and sold for $400 million to Canada's pension fund. The company was subsequently sold to the private equity firm L Catterton for $1.6 billion in 2019 and today is listed on Canada's stock exchange. Dr. Khouri's passion is empowering doctors to monetize the value of their practice. He earned a Bachelor degree in Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney. He also attended Harvard Business School to participate in the Disruptive Strategy by Clayton Christensen and is a Master of Neuro Linguistic Programming.Want to learn more about United Dental Corporation?Visit: UDC.DentalWant to Listen to all of The Dental Brief Episodes?Visit:  dentalbrief.comOur Sponsor: OmniPremier.com

FoodBev Media's Antonia Garrett Peel rounds up this week's food and beverage news, including: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and McDonald's join list of companies suspending operations in Russia; Nestlé to invest $675m in construction of Arizona factory; Little Moons sells stake to investor L Catterton; and more.

In this week's Espresso, we cover updates from Notco, Technisys, Valoreo, Cometa Ventures and more!Outline of this episode:[00:27] - Technisys wil be acquired by SoFi and reach unicorn status.[01:01] - Mundi announces a $16 million Series A funding round[01:20] - NotCo announces a joint venture with Kraft Heinz [01:54] - Valoreo announces an $80M Series B funding round[02:24] - EmpleosTI is now Hireline and starts its expansion to Latam.[02:38] - Interview with Emmanuel Olvera, Hireline's CEO[04:15] - Mezubo announces a $5.5M seed funding round[04:42] - Capria Ventures partners with the VC firm Cometa[05:08] - Featured article by Alejandro Guízar, Billpocket's CEO on payment processors.[05:24] - New Crossing Borders and How to be the Difference episodes.Resources & people mentioned:Startups & Companies: SoFi Technologies, Technisys, Mundi , NotCo, Kraft Heinz, Valoreo, Hireline, Mezubo, Bitso, Cabify, Kueski, BillpocketVCs, Accelerators, Institutions: Union Square Ventures, L Catterton, Canary Ventures, Dila Capital, Capria Ventures, CometaPeople: Matías Muchnick, Emmanuel Olvera, Alejandro Guízar, Nathan Lustig, Gina Gotthilf, Daniel Undurraga

Welcome to the The Voice of Retail , I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.Today I am thrilled to be sharing a full episode from the second season of my Conversations with CommerceNext podcast featuring an interview with Sally Pofcher, a retail strategy expert and proven creator of growth and brand leadership.From McKinsey to Gap Inc. and beyond, Sally stands on a full and bright career at the forefront of innovative retail brands.  She calls on her experience as a seasoned strategist, operator and mother as she walks us through her role as CEO, turning around the Portland based, beloved children's fashion brand Hanna Andersson.Sally talks with my Conversations with CommerceNext co-host Veronika Sonsev and me about reaffirming brand values, strengthening company culture in changing and challenging times and - perhaps most importantly - the importance of being human.I launched the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast with my U.S. based partners to meet the top practitioners and thought leaders in the DTC & eCommerce marketing space, and explore both their tradecraft and share the learnings from their career journeys.  Let's listen in now as Veronica kicks off our conversation.  Be sure and subscribe on Apple, Spotify and all the major podcasting platforms.   Season Two is presented by our friends at Bloomreach. Thanks for tuning into this special episode of The Voice of Retail.  If you haven't already, be sure and click subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so new episodes will land automatically twice a week, and check out my other retail industry media properties; the Remarkable Retail podcast, the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, and the Food Professor podcast.  Last but not least, if you are into BBQ, check out my all new YouTube barbecue show, Last Request Barbeque, with new episodes each and every week!I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company & Maven Media, and if you're looking for more content, or want to chat  follow me on LinkedIn, or visit my website meleblanc.co!  Have a safe week everyone!AboutSally is CEO of Hanna Andersson, and a proven builder of growth brands. She was an Operating Partner at L Catterton, a leading consumer growth private equity firm, where she advised on deal evaluation and portfolio company performance in the Growth Fund, and was Board Director for multiple businesses, including Sweaty Betty.Previously, Sally served on the Boards of Claire's and Pet Retail Brands. She was Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at PaperSource, where she led 8 years of double-digit sales and profit growth, as well as a successful investor transition. She held prior leadership roles as SVP of Strategy and Business Development at The Gap and a Partner at McKinsey and Company.Sally holds a Masters in Business Administration from Kellogg (Northwestern University) and an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University.Sally is involved in numerous community initiatives, including being on the Board and Executive Committee of Marwen, Co-Chair of New Trier Parent Association, and past position on the Board of the Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco. She is a member of Young Presidents' Organization.Sally has 20+ years of experience building digital/omni-channel consumer experiences and delivering great results thru a combination of brand building, clear strategy, and disciplined execution. Most importantly, Sally is an authentic leader able to build and empower great teams that collaborate. In addition, Sally is a creative thinker who shapes the voice and aesthetic of brands and products.ABOUT VeronikaVeronika Sonsev is the Co-Founder of CommerceNext. She also leads the retail practice for Chameleon Collective and is a contributor for Forbes on how to grow retail and ecommerce in the age of Amazon. Having spent the last 10+ years working with some of the largest retailers and direct-to-consumer brands, Veronika has intimate knowledge of the challenges facing retail and ecommerce today. She is also an advocate for women in business and founded the global non-profit mBolden, which is now part of SheRunsit.   

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by Bloomreach.Sally Pofcher is a retail strategy expert and proven creator of growth and brand leadership.From McKinsey to Gap Inc. and beyond, Sally stands on a full and bright career at the forefront of innovative retail brands.In this podcast episode, she calls on her experience as a seasoned strategist, operator and mother as she walks us through her role as CEO, turning around the beloved children's fashion brand Hanna Andersson.Sally talks with Veronika Sonsev and me about reaffirming brand values, strengthening company culture in changing and challenging times and - perhaps most importantly - the importance of being human.Thanks for tuning into this episode of Conversations with CommerceNext.  Please follow us on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform where we'll be sharing career advice and marketing strategies from eCommerce and digital marketing leaders at retailers and direct-to-consumer brands each and every episode.   CommerceNext is a community, event series and conference for marketers at retail and direct-to-consumer brands. Through our online forums, interviews, webinars, summits and other in-person events, we harness the collective wisdom of our community to help marketers grow their businesses and advance their careers. Join CommerceNext events to meet other industry leaders and learn the latest ecommerce and marketing strategies. You can find upcoming events at CommerceNext.comAboutSally is CEO of Hanna Andersson, and a proven builder of growth brands. She was an Operating Partner at L Catterton, a leading consumer growth private equity firm, where she advised on deal evaluation and portfolio company performance in the Growth Fund, and was Board Director for multiple businesses, including Sweaty Betty.Previously, Sally served on the Boards of Claire's and Pet Retail Brands. She was Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at PaperSource, where she led 8 years of double-digit sales and profit growth, as well as a successful investor transition. She held prior leadership roles as SVP of Strategy and Business Development at The Gap and a Partner at McKinsey and Company.Sally holds a Masters in Business Administration from Kellogg (Northwestern University) and an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University.Sally is involved in numerous community initiatives, including being on the Board and Executive Committee of Marwen, Co-Chair of New Trier Parent Association, and past position on the Board of the Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco. She is a member of Young Presidents' Organization.Sally has 20+ years of experience building digital/omni-channel consumer experiences and delivering great results thru a combination of brand building, clear strategy, and disciplined execution. Most importantly, Sally is an authentic leader able to build and empower great teams that collaborate. In addition, Sally is a creative thinker who shapes the voice and aesthetic of brands and products.ABOUT US: Scott SilvermanAn ecommerce veteran, Scott Silverman has been active in the industry since 1999 and is passionate about digital retail and the innovation driving the industry. Scott Silverman is the Co-Founder of CommerceNext. Previously, he spent 10 years as Executive Director of Shop.org where he launched the Shop.org Annual Summit. Scott co-invented “Cyber Monday” in 2005 and was the founder of Cybermonday.com in 2006, a shopping site that has generated more than $2.5 million for Shop.org's scholarship fund.Veronika SonsevVeronika Sonsev is the Co-Founder of CommerceNext. She also leads the retail practice for Chameleon Collective and is a contributor for Forbes on how to grow retail and ecommerce in the age of Amazon. Having spent the last 10+ years working with some of the largest retailers and direct-to-consumer brands, Veronika has intimate knowledge of the challenges facing retail and ecommerce today. She is also an advocate for women in business and founded the global non-profit mBolden, which is now part of SheRunsit. Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus        Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  and       The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  You can learn more about Michael       here  or on       LinkedIn. 

Dr. Ray Khouri is founder and executive chairman of United Dental Corporation, one of the nation's leading Dental Service Organizations (DSO). He has successfully created DSOs in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and United States. He launched and sold Dental Corp. of Australia and New Zealand to Bupa Dental Corp. – now the largest dental network in both countries – for $600 million 2013. He replicated the model in Canada, where Dental Corp. was launched and sold for $400 million to Canada's pension fund. The company was subsequently sold to the private equity firm L Catterton for $1.6 billion in 2019 and today is listed on Canada's stock exchange. Dr. Khouri's passion is empowering doctors to monetize the value of their practice.Get in touch: ray@udc.dental If you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us at podcast@leadersre.com. Sign up for a FREE vulnerability analysis and lease renewal services View our library on apple podcasts or REUniversity.org.Connect on Facebook. Commercial Real Estate Secrets is ranked in the top 50 podcasts on real estate 

Arjun Vaidya is the Venture Lead for Verlinvest, a leading family owned investment group with over €1bn assets under management backed by families who have together built one of the world's largest consumer businesses.Before embarking on his venture journey, Arjun was the co-founder and CEO of Dr. Vaidya's, a new age Ayurveda consumer startup which was acquired by RP Sanjiv Goenka Group in March 2021.Prior to founding Dr. Vaidya's, Arjun spent a few years as an investor working at LVMH's private equity arm, L Catterton. He also runs his own podcast – Direct To A Billion Consumers, where he talks to leaders building disruptive consumers brands in India.In this episode, we cover:1. The journey from being an operator to an investor (2:30)2. How does a founder evaluate an acquisition offer? (11:32)3. What does it mean to build a consumer brand in India (17:38)4. What kind of investor is Arjun? (25:28)5. D2C businesses from a VC lens (30:30)6. How do the diligence cycles within the consumer space look like? (37:24)7. Where are the opportunities within Indian consumer market? (40:41)8. Why venture capital? (46:40)9. When should consumer businesses raise capital (48:12)10. How do/should you think about branding for consumer businesses? (50:35)

Allie Egan is the Founder and CEO of Veracity Selfcare. Veracity was created to help you figure out what your skin is saying without having to rely on ‘skin types' or quizzes to determine your skincare routine. Veracity focuses on an at-home hormone test to gather data about the state of your skin and offer products optimized for you. Allie began her career investing in consumer and beauty brands at L Catterton and backs healthcare businesses as a venture partner at Meridian Street Capital. Before founding Veracity, she was CEO of the fashion brand Cynthia Rowley and led the product, e-commerce, and digital marketing teams at Estée Lauder's top brands, including La Mer, Clinique, and Origins. In today's episode, Allie and I talk about her experience and challenges with skincare, how hormone testing works and what it identifies, and the ingredients and environmental factors that affect our overall skin health. I hope you enjoy the episode! Follow and connect with Veracity on Instagram at @veracityselfcare and on their website at veracityselfcare.com Follow In Our Network on Instagram at @inournetwork! Mentioned: Veracity - Hormones Glossary Veracity - Ingredients Glossary

POUR TELECHARGER LE FASHION WEEK REPORT DE HEURITECH C'EST PAR ICI : www.heuritech.com/edlm« I think we are a lot smaller that a lot of people think we actually are financially. » Before starting GANNI, Ditte held different position from sales representative to buyers which give her a very good insight of what customers want. Nicolas held technical positions and co-founded several companies, including Oryx Invest and Spleak Media Network Ltd. The high-end brand wants to break the overly minimalist codes of the Scandinavian spirit and wants to seduce fashionable women with strong pieces. The brand represents a strong woman who has confidence in herself, offers everyday pieces, easy to wear, chic and comfortable.The brand has always been very picky at choosing at the retailers they work with. «  We have an accessible product price range (The prices are between 150 and 300$) but with a luxury distribution strategy. » Nicolaj obsession for sustainability coupled gave GANNI a real desire to be environmentally friendly and minimize its energy consumption, chemicals and CO2 emissions in its manufacturing process. However, the brand does not wish to claim or present itself as an "eco responsible brand" but as a brand that does the best it can. «  Sometime the problem is that the topic is so complex that there is no right or wrong answer. » In 2017, a 51% stake in Ganni was sold to L Catterton, the consumer-focused private equity firm whose shareholders include LVMH. In that year, GANNI had sales of approximately $50 million. The following year, Nicolaj resigned as CEO and was replaced by Andrea Baldo de Coccinelle. Nicolaj will now be able to focus on long-term brand strategy.In this episode we are covering a lot of topics, we come back on their  pathway before GANNI, how did everything started at GANNI and what they take from their previous experiences in tech. «  We have a very flat hierarchy, its less about authority and title, it is more about the best skills, the smartest guy on the block, it is also about bringing on board talent when you come across it. We have scrub meetings (10/15 min meeting, 1 min to tell what you did yesterday and what you do today) and so on... » We also cover distribution and communication strategies and they come back on the 2 or 3 things that gave GANNI global awareness. Of course we talk a lot about sustainability, we cover topics such as how to manage the contradiction of being in the fashion business when you are such aware of the climate change issue, how to be a responsible brand, how they use the carbon compensation as a tool to monitor and improve the results of their sustainable strategy, how to aligned design and sustainability when it comes to fabric choices, how to absorbe the extra cost of sustainable fabric. «  We compensate our carbon foot print, but we are very careful not to think of that as a way to kind of paying indulgence, just paying to do bad, we always thought of it as a tax you put on yourself like the carbon tax no politician had the guts to impose on us. To make it tangible, you can navigate toward that, and try to reduce it. » We also talk about their daily organisation, how they see the future of GANNI and we talk about how do they balance their personal and professional life as a couple in charge of such a big organization.This episode full of tips, tricks and the experience of the two fashion entrepreneurs ! I strongly thanks Nicolaj & Ditte Reffstrup for their transparency and generosity, and I invite you to do the same on their social networks, because it is a great gift they are giving us today.I thank Mehrie and Guillaume from DLX who make this episode possible. If you're looking for the episode notes with all the references, it's simple: go to the podcast blog, www.entreprendredanslamode.com.  Also, if you wish to contact me or suggest new guests, you can do so on Instagram under the nickname @entreprendredanslamodeLast but not least: leave me a review on Apple Podcast or iTunes, preferably 5 stars; it helps me to spread the word about the podcast to more people and encourages me to do better interviews!Thank you for supporting this podcast and see you soon for a new episode!Références :GANNI website Higg Index 

2021 has been a rosy year for China-based Amazon vendors looking for exits. Roll-ups, or brand aggregators, have been flooding China's export-oriented e-commerce market with capital to scoop up sellers.

2021 has been a rosy year for China-based Amazon vendors looking for exits. Roll-ups, or brand aggregators, have been flooding China's export-oriented e-commerce market with capital to scoop up sellers.

Andrés nos cuenta la historia de cómo llegó a ser VP para una firma global de private equity en Nueva York, recalcando la importancia que siempre le ha dado a complementar su vida con cosas diferentes, para para así tener una visión más amplia del mundo, ser más integral, conocer otras perspectivas y poder conectar con diferentes tipos de personas.

We are thrilled to introduce today's guest, Allie Egan. Allie is the Founder and CEO of Veracity Selfcare, a next-generation beauty and wellness brand empowering women to understand the connection between their skin and their broader health through at-home testing and a holistic, data-driven approach to skincare. Their products are at the forefront of clean performance, excluding all endocrine disruptors and safe for all life moments, including pregnancy and breastfeeding. Prior to founding Veracity, Allie was the CEO of the women's fashion brand, Cynthia Rowley where she led the transformation to direct-to-consumer and more than doubled the business in two years. She has extensive experience in the beauty industry through her time at some of Estee Lauder's best brands, including Origins, Clinique, and La Mer. She also has broad consumer experience through her time as an investor at L Catterton. She holds a BS in Finance and Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia and an MBA with high distinction from Harvard Business School.  Allie was inspired to create Veracity after years of seeking answers about her own skin. Frustrated from trying to heal persistent dry patches on her face, her "aha moment" came when she was tested for fertility issues. After suffering for three years she learned that she had an underactive thyroid– which was the direct cause of her skin issues. That is why she founded Veracity: to give people the tools she didn't have, and the knowledge she believes all women should have. A solution that uncovers root causes of issues big and small, offers proactive steps forward, and puts one on a path to better skin and better health. This conversation is insightful and empowering as Allie inspires you to take control of your own health.  We unpack so much in this episode including how her new innovative company, Veracity, will help you get to the root of your skin issue through a simple at home lab test.     Allie is an incredible wealth of knowledge when it comes to understanding how our hormones play a direct role in our skin and overall health. She talks about hormone disruptors that are in many prescription and over the counter beauty and personal care products and how they can impact our skin as well as our overall  health.  We are excited that Veracity's new Scientifically clean and endocrine disruptor-free skin care line is officially launched.  All of their products are designed to treat hormonal imbalances and are created to work with your unique biochemistry. Allie believes that healthy skin is balanced, nourished, and radiant from the inside out. Shop Veracity's new product line here. Special Offer You can take 15% off your purchase by using discount code ArtofLiving15 at checkout.  You can find Allie on: www.veracityselfcare.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/veracityselfcare/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/veracityselfcare Thanks to our amazing sponsor:This episode is brought to you by The Healthy Place, an online and brick and mortar supplement store based in Wisconsin.  One of things that sets The Healthy Place apart from the other places you can buy supplements from is their team of wellness consultants who are ready to help you find the highest quality products. 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Is L Catterton going public? Just Salad just got a big cash infusion. And Gopuff is getting into the ghost kitchen game.

E' stato inaugurato l'ampliamento di Lean Experience Factory (Lef), Centro di eccellenza per la formazione professionale nel lean management (gestione processi aziendali) e della trasformazione digitale, realizzato nel 2011 per iniziativa dei soci fondatori Confindustria Alto Adriatico, McKinsey e altre istituzioni. Lef diventa il più integrato Digital Innovation Hub al mondo per il sistema industriale. Lusso italiano: Zegna ed Etro sotto la lente Da un lato il gruppo Ermenegildo Zegna si quoterà alla Borsa di New York attraverso una business combination con Investindustrial di Andrea Bonomi. La familia Zegna manterrà il controllo con una partecipazione di circa 62% e l'entità risultante dalla fusione avrà un enterprise value iniziale atteso di 3,2 miliardi di dollari. Dall'altro la maison del lusso Etro ha siglato un accordo vincolante per una partnership con L Catterton, la maggior società di private equity globale focalizzata sul settore dei beni di consumo a livello globale. Lo annuncia la società in una nota, confermando quanto anticipato da alcuni quotidiani. Secondo i termini dell'accordo, L Catterton Europe acquisirà una partecipazione di maggioranza nella società, mentre la famiglia Etro manterrà una significativa minoranza. Il fondatore di Etro, Gerolamo Etro, assumerà l'incarico di presidente della società. Bezos nello spazio Jeff Bezos, l'uomo più ricco della Terra, andrà nello spazio con un mezzo spaziale costruito dalle sue industrie. Partirà domani con la sua Blue Origin, giorno in cui ricorre l'anniversario dell'arrivo dell'Apollo 11 sulla luna nel 1969. Le date evocano e contano, anche se Sir Richard Branson è partito per lo spazio prima di Bezos, ossia l'11 luglio, decollando col suo White Knight. Partecipare alla nuova corsa alla Luna e alla sua colonizzazione sono gli obiettivi del padrone di Amazon, che da poco ha lasciato le redini dell'amministrazione ad altri. Ospiti: Michelangelo Agrusti, presidente di Confindustria Alto Adriatico (Gorizia, Pordenone, Trieste) e di Lef, Giulia Crivelli, Il Sole 24 Ore, Alessandro Plateroti, editorialista del Sole 24 Ore

In this episode of China Money Podcast, listen to all the news headlines in the China venture investment and tech sector for the week ending July 16. This was a great week for Chinese venture capital investments, as we counted 79 startup and growth-stage companies who raised a combined US$2.85 billion over the past five days. Investors in the 79 deals this week include the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, MSA Capital, Matrix Partners China, Merck Research Lab, Joy Capital, China Growth Capital, Waverider Capital, L Catterton, Linear Capital, Vertex Ventures, Qiming Venture Partners, and Primavera Capital. And they took stakes in a range of businesses include those involved in biotech, restaurant franchising, aeronautics, outbound e-commerce, skin care, media intelligence, cloud storage, and cybersecurity. This is the July 16, 2021 edition of the China Money Podcast where we update you on the news, data, and insights you need for making private equity and venture capital decisions in China. Be sure to subscribe to China Money Podcast for free in the iTunes store, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

Last year, when razor startup Harry's backed a cat food company, it was -- in part -- due to the work of Tehmina Haider. Haider is the head of Harry's Lab, which both launches new CPG brands as well as invests in and acquires existing ones. Haider described the operation as being a “diversification engine.” She joined the Modern Retail Podcast and explained how she's built out the program over the last three years. Haider's background is in consumer investing, hailing from L Catterton where she helped fund brands in the beauty and personal care space. She joined Harry's in 2018, around a year after Harry's Lab first started. Her mandate was to take her past investing experience and put that toward the task of building out an expansive Harry's umbrella. The idea, she said, is that “we, at Harry's, can really help brands that are focused on the same things that we are: Disrupting categories and serving consumers better, scale and successfully grow.” So far, Harry's Labs' work has materialized in a variety of ways. The first company Harry's Labs launched was Flamingo, a women's body care brand. But the company also invested in Cat Person, a DTC cat food company. Harry's Labs began as a way for the company to launch its own brands, but has evolved into a growing M&A engine. This work, of course, is easier said than done. Much of Haider's day to day is finding the next big brand to either build or acquire. This, she said, is where her work differs from her investing past. While investors are focused primarily on the economics (something Harry's, of course, is also focused on too), her team is also looking for companies that have long-term ambitions. She's not trying invest in a company and make a quick profit. “We're buying to own,” she said.

Zenyum, a startup that wants to make cosmetic dentistry more affordable, announced today it has raised a $40 million Series B. This includes $25 million from L Catterton, a private equity firm focused on consumer brands.

Zenyum, a startup that wants to make cosmetic dentistry more affordable, announced today it has raised a $40 million Series B. This includes $25 million from L Catterton, a private equity firm focused on consumer brands.

I’ve long been fascinated by unique business models. And here’s one. NYC-based Public Goods is a one stop shop for healthy, sustainable, everyday essentials you can trust. They sell products in personal care (shampoo), household goods (cleaners), grocery (cereal). Uniquely, Public Goods has a $59/year membership model which allows them to smooth revenue & offer high quality products at a great value. And everything they sell is branded Public Goods. Imagine: no more spending time choosing between a bevy of seemingly-identical brands. Morgan Hirsh is Founder & CEO. And he’s onto something big, because he recently closed an expansion capital round from L Catterton, the largest & most global consumer-focused private equity firm with $20B under management. Other investors include: Listen, Day One Ventures, Yes VC, Investo, and KF Ventures. In this 20-minute conversation, Morgan reveals how he’s built the team.

3 notizie di moda della settimana da conoscere, di questo abbiamo parlato con Roberta Maddalena nella puntata di oggi di Ravenous Fashion Podcast, il primo podcast italiano su moda, marketing e sostenibilità. Voglio dedicare questa puntata a tutti gli ascoltatori veterani del podcast che ultimamente mi hanno scritto quando gli mancasse il format del FASHION TG che ero solita pubblicare l'anno scorso. Questa puntata è per loro, una specie di revival che potrebbe diventare un appuntamento costante qui sul canale! Fammi sapere se ti può piacere come idea scrivendomi su Instagram o lasciando una recensione. Segui Roberta su Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roberta_maddalena/ e LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberta-maddalena-75505a101/ -- Alcune risorse per approfondire: Lvmh, Prada e Cartier creano la prima blockchain Chiara Ferragni entra nel cda di Tod’s Dopo Birkenstock, L Catterton punta a Etro -- Supporta il podcast con una donazione https://tinyurl.com/supportaRavenous Se farai una donazione superiore a 5€ potremmo prenderci un caffe virtuale insieme per una decina di minuti e chiacchierare insieme di qualunque tema tu voglia! Conosciamoci meglio su Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beatrice_mazza_/ Usa il codice sconto "RAVPODCAST" per il corso di Glam Observer 'How to Break into the Fashion Industry' (lo sconto è già applicato al carello): https://sso.teachable.com/secure/348774/checkout/2846627/how-to-break-into-the-fashion-industry?coupon_code=RAVPODCAST (link aff.) Scarica la Fashion Innovation Bible, è gratuita, clicca qui! -- Se ti è piaciuta questa puntata mi raccomando, iscriviti al canale per non perderti le prossime! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ravenousfashionpodcast/message

Stocks were mixed last week. Plus, Nikola said its ex-Chairman made misleading claims, AT&T sells part of DirecTV to TPG, and L Catterton buys stake in Birkenstock.

Meet Rich Gersten. Rich has spent the last 30 years investing and building great consumer brands at top private equity firms including Tengram Capital Partners, L Catterton, and North Castle Partners. Rich spent the last 9 years dedicated specifically to investing in the beauty industry, where he developed an extensive network of relationships that sourced many emerging growth brands with very limited access to institutional capital. Realizing the significant opportunity to address this underserved area of the market in beauty, Rich founded True Beauty Ventures.Rich currently serves as a Senior Advisor to Tengram Capital Partners, and currently sits on the board of directors of Aquis, Algenist, Cos Bar, Lime Crime, Revive and formerly sat on the board of directors for Laura Geller Beauty, This Works, Active Ride Shop, NEST Fragrances and Deva Curl.

Episode SummaryListening to Oliver Kremer of Dos Toros Taqueria illustrate the beauty of the burrito, it is easy to understand how he and his brother, Leo, found success bringing Mission-style Mexican food from San Francisco to New York. Oliver and Syd discuss the ingredients that came together to launch Dos Toros and how Oliver, Leo, and Dos Toros have grown and changed along the journey, in this episode of The Sydcast.Syd FinkelsteinSyd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life. Oliver KremerOliver Kremer, co-founder and co-CEO of Dos Toros Taqueria, grew up in Berkeley, California. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2008, where he flexed his entrepreneurial muscles in the business world, starting a website devoted to helping students find off-campus housing. After graduating with a degree in finance he ultimately decided to return to his first love – burritos – and build a business with his brother Leo. They opened the first Dos Toros Taqueria in New York City in 2009. Today, Dos Toros has 22 locations in NYC and Chicago. In January of 2020 Dos Toros was acquired by Chopt Salad and L Catterton to form Founders Table Restaurant Group with the mission to create, acquire, and cultivate innovative and profitable founder-led restaurant companies.Insights from this episode:Details on the history of the Mission-style burrito and its signature ingredients, how that contributed to the launch of Dos Toros Taqueria, and what it was like to open their first location in Manhattan.How to predict demand by monitoring how outside factors, like days of the week, can affect consumer spending and how consumer psychology plays into that demand as well.Strategies for using technology to track consumer demand and whether you need high-end or basic programs.The secret formula, V.O.R.B (Value Over Replacement Burrito), that Dos Toros Taqueria uses to determine factors like potential new locations.Benefits of having a busy restaurant including reducing variability in sales and inventory management and how location affects your volume. Details on how Dos Toros went from one location to over a dozen, how they are handling COVID-19, their new merger, and what Oliver has learned along the way. Quotes from the show:On the recipes that make a burrito: “If you can nail each one of these components and if you can portion them and place them into the burrito with real care and love that you can create a real synergy that is so much more than each one of these recipes by itself.” – Oscar KremerOn burritos in New York: “You can find amazing tacos that are really authentic, really high-quality tacos but the burrito was, seemingly, more elusive.” – Oscar Kremer“I love the creation of anything and food happens to be a pretty good anything.” – Syd FinkelsteinOn product demand: “Thankfully, demand is remarkably predictable. I think people outside of the industry don't realize the extent to which you can forecast.” – Oscar KremerOn not overthinking your market: “Really we're all very similar, I think, and if you use yourself as a North Star and as a good guide for what people want and when they want it, you'll probably be fairly accurate.” – Oscar KremerOn starting Dos Toros: “We are expert connoisseurs and consumers of the burrito so we didn't have a lot of questions about what we wanted this thing to look like or be like, it was just about execution.” – Oscar Kremer“I know it's cliche but I really can't overstate how important location is especially for fast-casual [food].” – Oscar Kremer“With every problem I come to, just really try to distill it down to its core and understand what the root cause of something is.” – Oscar KremerOn the importance of luck in business: “Acknowledging that is important. I think it keeps all of us a little more centered on the reality of the world.” – Syd Finkelstein“I've done a fair bit of research on experience and whether it's valuable or not valuable, in particular highlighting how so many of us, it's human nature, reach all kinds of conclusions based on a sample size of one.” – Syd FinkelsteinStay Connected: Syd FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The Sydcast Oliver KremerLinkedIn: Oliver KremerFacebook: Oliver KremerInstagram: @guackaflockaflameSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com)

Welcome to East West Hurricane! 🌪We update you on the most essential news from Asia in tech, media, and business—the things you need to know that you probably haven’t heard in Western media.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! ⚡️UK Bans Huawei 5G Technology 🗼The British government has now banned Chinese company Huawei from participating in building equipment for the UK’s 5G networks. Without a doubt, part of this decision will have direct influence from the UK’s political allies in the United States, who already have a hard-line policy of banning Huawei from the US. In the UK, Huawei currently has over 1,600 employees and sponsors research at universities around the country.5G is critical communications infrastructure for every country in the world. There are high stakes in governments deciding who can work on 5G for security reasons, but there are also major considerations in ensuring the high technological quality of 5G networks. Without Huawei, who has already built part of the UK’s 3G and 4G infrastructure, the UK will have to look elsewhere.Prior to Boris Johnson, former Prime Minister David Cameron was considered one of the most ‘China-friendly’ leaders in the West, encouraging major increases in both bilateral trade and diplomatic relations. With this latest move by Prime Minister Johnson, the relationship between China and the UK will enter a new phase. Whether it’s right or wrong, Boris Johnson has made the assessment that the UK’s current relationship with China needs to change. Bilibili Launches Matchmaking Platform For Influencers ✨Bilibili is the Chinese video platform similar(ish) to Youtube, focused on a younger audience and the ACG sub-culture (Anime, Comics, Gaming). They just announced the new launch of a matchmaking platform for brands and content creators called Sparkle. Bilibili has 1.8 million active creators and the number of content creators with 10,000 fans or more has doubled over the last year.Rival platforms such as Douyin (the TikTok of China) already have a similar platform to Sparkle and TikTok has their own equivalent called Creator Marketplace. Linking creators with brands is a critical business model for all stakeholders, including the platform hosting the content.Bilibili is a publicly listed company with around 170 Million monthly active users and ad revenue coming from brands makes up around 10% of their total revenue. Sparkle should help increase Bilibili’s ad revenue by making it easier for brands to connect with creators and access data on creator engagement, reach, and other metrics. In a broader context, Bilibili is also looking at a secondary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Currently the company is listed on the Nasdaq with a market cap around $16 Billion.Jio’s Latest Investor, Google 🚀Over the last few days, Google announced both a $10 Billion investment in India and a potential $4 Billion investment in Indian company Jio. Jio is owned by Reliance, which is one of India’s largest companies and owned by the richest man in Asia, Mukesh Ambani. When I wrote about Jio on June 10, the company had received $13 Billion in investment from Facebook, Paypal, private equity firms, and sovereign wealth funds. Since then, the company has also received $600 Million from TPG, $250 Million from L Catterton, $1.5 Billion from Saudi Arabia’s PIF, $253 Million from Intel, and $97 Million from Qualcomm.It seems that Jio has become the default beneficiary of the Chinese-US trade war. Jio is a 13-year-old company and has received more investment in a shorter time period than any other company in the world. Jio’s telecommunications/digital services have 388 Million subscribers, providing a gateway to Indian consumers. That is an attractive investment to all international companies, with the latest being Google. And considering what has happened over the last few weeks, Google surely will not be the last. There’s likely more to come. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eastwesthurricane.substack.com

Let's talk about the business of wellness…   Aly Orady is the CEO and Founder of Tonal, the world's most intelligent fitness system and the first truly personalized approach to strength training. Undergoing 2 years of data trials, and financial support from leading wellness investors L Catterton (amongst others), Tonal is on a mission to transform people's lives through fitness.    In this episode, Aly tells us how being overweight and unhappy at work led to an aha moment in the gym, the innovation behind the sleek piece of kit that allows users to digitally lift up to 200lbs, and the challenge of getting investors to believe in a product of the future. We also discuss the importance of people, and why this business wasn't built by one person, but 100!    Thank you to our sponsors: The world's largest corporate fitness platform, Gympass - connect your gym, studio or fitness centre to new corporate customers from your area. The go-to legal firm supporting the wellness industry, Bird & Bird. Modern accountancy firm dedicated to saving you money, GrowFactor. Software booking experts, Mindbody.   To find out how Welltodo can help you grow your business and support your career objectives, head to welltodoglobal.com today.

Amanda Baldwin is the President of Supergoop!, the first protective skincare brand that puts SPF at the forefront. The brand's mission is to change the way the world thinks about sunscreen through its clean, feel-good, highly innovative formulas that are fun and easy to use daily—not to mention superpowered to shield your skin from the full spectrum of light and other aggressors. As President, Amanda oversees the company's marketing, sales, product development, operations and finance divisions, and under her leadership for the past three years, the company is on track to grow by more than 7x. Amanda is a veteran of the beauty industry, and before joining Supergoop!, she was a member of the operating team at L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused investment fund, collaborating with management teams across the portfolio and serving as the Chief Marketing Officer of StriVectin Operating Company. Prior to that, she led the omnichannel marketing strategy of Dior Beauty at LVMH, Inc. and held several positions at Clinique, a part of The Estee Lauder Companies. Her career began in finance as a private equity investor at Apax Partners and an investment banking analyst at Goldman, Sachs & Co.

ClassPass today announced the close of an $85 million Series D financing round led by Temasek, the same firm that led the startup's Series C financing. L Catterton, a private equity firm that has also invested in the likes of Peloton, Equinox, and Pure Barre, also participated in the round. As part of the deal, L Catterton's Michael Farello will join the ClassPass board.

Today's daily brief includes the latest on Ritual's $70M funding round, L Catterton's investment in Jessica Alba's Honest Co., and the resignation of Athenahealth's CEO amid sexual harassment allegations. Plus we contemplate if an MBA is worth it. Remember, work might suck, but you don't have to. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watercoolesthq/support