Chapter
Venture Capitalists Should Buy Companies for Cash Flow
06:40 - 12:34 (05:54)
The speaker suggests that venture capitalists need to start buying companies and owning them for their cash flow, instead of expecting them to go public or get bought. They also discuss how modern consumers prioritize high quality and ethical product sourcing over typical consumer branding.
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Brandless, a company with a vision to provide high-quality, ethical consumer goods at an affordable price, failed despite its promising premise.
06:40 - 07:23 (00:43)
Summary
Brandless, a company with a vision to provide high-quality, ethical consumer goods at an affordable price, failed despite its promising premise. The company's CEO, Tina Sharkey, believed that the new generation of moms wanted value-conscious products, but the company's inability to attract investors ultimately led to its demise.
ChapterVenture Capitalists Should Buy Companies for Cash Flow
Episode#46 - Corporate Universities, Hotel Experiences & New Credit Cards with Lance Armstrong
PodcastMy First Million
Online retailer Brandless has closed down, amidst reports of a failed search for additional funding.
07:23 - 08:19 (00:55)
Summary
Online retailer Brandless has closed down, amidst reports of a failed search for additional funding. The company is now selling off its assets, which include its name and email list, along with its remaining inventory.
ChapterVenture Capitalists Should Buy Companies for Cash Flow
Episode#46 - Corporate Universities, Hotel Experiences & New Credit Cards with Lance Armstrong
PodcastMy First Million
The role of venture capitalists is changing as private companies stay private for longer periods of time.
08:20 - 10:48 (02:28)
Summary
The role of venture capitalists is changing as private companies stay private for longer periods of time. Many VC firms are starting to buy out companies for cash flow instead of push for them to go public, turning into hedge funds or private equity funds.
ChapterVenture Capitalists Should Buy Companies for Cash Flow
Episode#46 - Corporate Universities, Hotel Experiences & New Credit Cards with Lance Armstrong
PodcastMy First Million
The SPAC approach is a fast way to achieve liquidity and scale without having to be your own independent listing.
10:48 - 12:34 (01:45)
Summary
The SPAC approach is a fast way to achieve liquidity and scale without having to be your own independent listing. However, not all companies, such as Brandless, have the necessary cash flow to make it a viable option.