E5 Pop Up Deep Dive: Why You Shouldn’t Take VC Money, Even When You Can
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Listen now (49 mins) | Ethan Song and Nick D’Urbano discuss the downside of venture capital for CPG and DTC businesses. There’s a shift taking place within CPG and e-commerce. Brands are optimizing for profitability and shunning expensive venture dollars—and for good reason! DTC businesses as a category have not performed well since Warby Parker pioneered the concept over a decade ago. Hear from Ethan’s experience raising over $40m in capital with Frank & Oak and better understand the risks and challenges of taking capital for early CPG and DTC businesses. This episode also explores how to grow profitably, different types of financing options and important traps to be aware of as you find product market fit and start to scale.
E5 Pop Up Deep Dive: Why You Shouldn’t Take VC Money, Even When You Can
E5 Pop Up Deep Dive: Why You Shouldn’t Take…
E5 Pop Up Deep Dive: Why You Shouldn’t Take VC Money, Even When You Can
Listen now (49 mins) | Ethan Song and Nick D’Urbano discuss the downside of venture capital for CPG and DTC businesses. There’s a shift taking place within CPG and e-commerce. Brands are optimizing for profitability and shunning expensive venture dollars—and for good reason! DTC businesses as a category have not performed well since Warby Parker pioneered the concept over a decade ago. Hear from Ethan’s experience raising over $40m in capital with Frank & Oak and better understand the risks and challenges of taking capital for early CPG and DTC businesses. This episode also explores how to grow profitably, different types of financing options and important traps to be aware of as you find product market fit and start to scale.