

Consumer VC
Mike Gelb
Consumer VC takes a look into early-stage consumer investing and venture capital. If you are interested in learning about consumer trends, have a b2c business and interested in learning about the fundraising process at the early stage, you have come to the right place.Mike interviews some of the top venture capitalists in the world that focus on B2C and consumer type companies or have a deep track record investing in these categories such as marketplaces, SaaS, social, CPG and non-tech subscription.Mike also interviews founders that are building some of the most disruptive consumer facing companies in the world. The conversation usually includes the insight the founder discovered, fundraising strategy, and the pitch.This podcast also includes bonus episodes. Each bonus episode dives into a particular subject that might not have to due with the fundraise or venture capital, but still would be helpful to founders. For example, a bonus episode on brand strategy or how to construct a board of directors. All bonus episodes will be clearly labeled.For all episodes, please visit www.theconsumervc.com. For updates, you can follow @mikegelb on Twitter.
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Jan 3, 2021 • 28min
Holiday Highlights: Anna Whiteman, Vice President at Coefficient Capital
This episode are highlights from my conversation with Anna Whiteman.I'm excited to share highlights from my conversation with Anna Whiteman, Vice President at Coefficient Capital. Coefficient Capital is a new venture capital fund that leads early growth investments in fast-moving consumer goods, typically investing in Series A and B rounds. So far they've invested in Just Spices, NomNom, Hydrant and Personal Care. Without further ado, here's Anna.Links:Click here to listen to my full conversation with Anna.Click here on Mobile to join our Community.

Jan 2, 2021 • 23min
Holiday Highlights: Charles Hudson, Founding Partner Precursor Ventures
This episode are highlights from my conversation with Charles Hudson.Charles Hudson is the Managing Partner and Founder of Precursor Ventures. Precursor Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in the first institutional round of investment for the most promising software and hardware companies. Some of their investments include The Athletic, Goodr and Co-Star.Links:Click here to listen to my full conversation with Charles HudsonClick here on Mobile to join our Community.

Jan 1, 2021 • 23min
Holiday Highlights: Sarah Kunst, Managing Director of Cleo Capital
This episode are highlights from my conversation with Sarah Kunst.Thank you Soraya Darabi for the intro to today's guest Sarah Kunst, managing director of Cleo Capital. Cleo Capital is an an early stage VC fund focused on the preseed & seed stages. Some of their investments include 42 Birds, Athena and Lovewellness. She's also a contributing editor at Marie Claire Magazine and previously served as a senior advisor to Bumble.Links:Click here to listen to my full conversation with Sarah.Click here on Mobile to join our Community.

Dec 31, 2020 • 20min
Holiday Highlights: Sasha Astafyeva, Partner at Atomico
This episode are highlights from my conversation with Sasha Astafyeva.Sasha Astafyeva, Partner at Atomico. Atomico invests in Europe’s most ambitious tech founders at Series A and beyond. Some of their investments include Farmdrop, Habito, and teatime games. Sasha leads new investments in consumer. Previously, she was a Principal at Felix Capital and VP of Finance and Business Intelligence at VivaReal.Links:Click here to listen to my full conversation with Sasha.Click here on Mobile to join our Community.

Dec 30, 2020 • 29min
Holiday Highlights: Michael Duda, Founding Partner of Bullish
This episode are highlights from my conversation with Michael Duda.Michael Duda, Founder and one of the Managing Partners at Bullish. Bullish is a pre-seed fund and creative agency, investing in early stage consumer companies. Some of their investments include Warby Parker, Peloton, Casper and Birchbox.Click here to listen to my full conversation with MichaelClick here on Mobile to join our Community.

Dec 29, 2020 • 32min
Holiday Highlights: Kanyi Maqubela, Managing Partner Kindred Ventures
This episode are highlights from my conversation with Kanyi Maqubela.Kanyi Maqubela, is the Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures. Kindred Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital fund, whose mission is to back visionary and dedicated founders who want to solve the most important problems and vastly improve people’s lives around the world. Some of their investments include Uber, Poshmark, Otis and Blue Bottle Coffee.Links:Click here to listen to my full conversation with Kanyi.Click here on Mobile to join our Community.

Dec 28, 2020 • 25min
Holiday Highlights: Samara Hernandez, Founding Partner Chingona Ventures
This episode are highlights from my conversation with Samara Hernandez.My guest today is Samara Hernandez, founder of Chingona Ventures. Samara invests at the preseed and seed stages on industries that are massively changing and founders whose backgrounds uniquely position them to create businesses in growth markets that are often overlooked. We discuss how she analyzes overlooked opportunities, some of the differences when investing in consumer vs. enterprise, and Chicago.Links:Click here to listen to my full conversation with Samara.Click here on Mobile to join our Community.

Dec 27, 2020 • 26min
Holiday Highlights: Eric Paley, Founding Partner at Founder Collective
This episode are highlights from my conversation with Eric Paley.Thank you Adelle Archer for introducing me to today's guest, Eric Paley, who is one of the Managing Partners at Founder Collective. Founder Collective's mission is to be the most aligned VC for founders at seed. Some of Eric's investments include Uber, CoverWallet, Seat Geek, Whoop, Thred Up and so many other incredible companies.Links:Click here to listen to my full conversation with Eric.Click here on Mobile to join our Community.

Dec 26, 2020 • 24min
Holiday Highlights: Soraya Darabi, Founding Partner TMV
This is a highlight from my conversation with Soraya Darabi.Soraya is one of the Founding Partners of TMV, where she focuses on the future of living well.Links:Click Here to Listen to Full Episode with Soraya DarabiClick Here on Mobile to Join Our Community

Dec 25, 2020 • 25min
Holiday Highlights: Rishi Garg, Partner at Mayfield Fund
This episode are highlights from my conversation with Rishi Garg.Rishi Garg Rishi is a partner at Mayfield. Mayfield is a global venture capital firm with a people first philosophy of investing.Links:Full Episode with Rishi GargClick on Mobile to Join Community


