BRICK by BRICK: Building Insurgent Brands

Lessons Learned from Two Decades of Consumer Investing

October 28, 2021
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Lessons Learned from Two Decades of Consumer Investing
BRICK by BRICK: Building Insurgent Brands

Lessons Learned from Two Decades of Consumer Investing

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Oct 28, 2021
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In conversation with Jason Stoffer, Partner at Maveron, a leading early-stage consumer venture fund in the U.S. that has partnered with companies including eBay, Circle up, General Assembly, Allbirds, and Modern fertility. A wide-ranging discussion, Jason covers lessons learned from two decades of consumer investing in the U.S on topics such as founder traits and best business practices.

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