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Podcast · 83 episodes

Consumer VC, page 2

by Mike Gelb · English

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.

All episodes, page 2

Waterloo & Sweet Leaf Tea Founders & Operators Reveal What They Look For in $50M+ Brands with Clayton Christopher and Brian GoldbergWaterloo & Sweet Leaf Tea Founders & Operators Reveal What They Look For in $50M+ Brands4 Aug 2025 · 1 h 4 min
How CHOMPS Bootstrapped to $500 Million in SalesHow CHOMPS Bootstrapped to $500 Million in Sales22 Jul 2025 · 1 h 2 min
What Led Larry Cheng To Invest Early in Chewy, Chamberlain Coffee & US MobileIn this episode of Consumer VC, host Mike Gelb interviews Larry Cheng, Managing Partner at Volition Capital, a $1.7 billion growth equity firm known for investing in capital-efficient businesses.11 Jul 2025 · 57 min
Former Matchmaker Turned CEO: How Katie Wilson bought Facebook Groups to Build a Gut Health EmpireFormer Matchmaker Turned CEO: How Katie Wilson Bought Facebook Groups to Build a Gut Health Empire27 Jun 2025 · 57 min
From Surviving a Plane Crash to Building Baby Formula and Energy Drink Brands: Richard LavarIn this episode, host Mike Gelb interviews Richard Lavar, founder of Lucky Energy and Kate Farms.30 May 2025 · 1 h 3 min
Don’t Raise VC Money Until You Hear This | Mike Gelb with Shamin Walsh | Consumer VCHost of the Consumer VC podcast.15 May 2025 · 58 min
How Ithaca Hummus Scaled to $50M Without Venture Capital? Mike Gelb with Chris Kirby | Consumer VCChris Kirby, Founder of Ithaca Hummus2 May 2025 · 56 min
Are You Building for the Right Reasons — or Just Because the Category Is Hot? Should there be a Better Business Bureau for VCs? w/ Sid BanthiyaIn this episode of The Consumer VC, host Mike Gelb interviews Sid Banthiya, an investor, advisor, and former CSO at Milk Bar.22 Apr 2025 · 59 min
The Future of Restaurant-Tech: Inside EMERGING’s $100M Fund with Mathew FochtIn this episode, Mike Gelb interviews Mathew Focht, Founding Managing Partner of EMERGING, a $100M growth capital fund focused on investing in restaurant-tech and entertainment.27 Mar 2025 · 50 min
Will AI Screw IP Holders, Content Getting Better or Worse, and The Future of Journalism with Ishan Sinha, Partner at Point72 VenturesWill AI Screw IP Holders, Content Getting Better or Worse, and The Future of Journalism with Ishan Sinha, Partner at Point72 Ventures20 Mar 2025 · 58 min
Selling Shorter Shorts to a Successful Exit, The Story of Chubbies with Preston RutherfordPreston Rutherford, Co-founder of Chubbies21 Feb 2025 · 55 min
The Fusion of Innovation and Leadership with YuChiang ChengIn this episode of Consumer VC, host Mike Gelb interviews YuChiang Cheng (YC), the CEO of Hero Bread.5 Feb 2025 · 53 min
Why The Supplement Industry Is Broken and How Momentous Plans to Fix It with Jeff ByersWhy The Supplement Industry Is Broken and How Momentous Plans to Fix It with Jeff Byers16 Jan 2025 · 1 h 7 min
Why Invest in CPG and Tech? Expected Returns and Red Antler's VC Journey with Daniel Faierman, Partner at Habitat PartnersIn this episode of "Consumer VC," host Mike Gelb interviews Daniel Faierman, a Partner at Habitat Partners—a venture fund that focuses on consumer brands and software companies.8 Jan 2025 · 55 min
Is AI the Sole Future of Consumer Tech, What's Missing in Social & Will Glasses Be The Consumer Platform with Bryan Kim, Partner at Andreessen HorowitzIs AI the Sole Future of Consumer Tech, What's Missing in Social & Will Glasses Be The Consumer Platform with Bryan Kim, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz10 Dec 2024 · 1 h 2 min
How Choosing the Best Food for Your Dog Can Add Years to Their Life & The Problem with The Legacy Pet Food Market with Terri Rockovich, Co-Founder & CEO of JinxHow Choosing the Best Food for Your Dog Can Add Years to Their Life & The Problem with The Legacy Pet Food Market13 Nov 2024 · 59 min
How He Went From the Music Industry to VC, Investing in Tech vs. Brands, and When Down Rounds Make Sense with Jon KeidanVenture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce18 Oct 2024 · 57 min
The Future of Gaming: Game Economies, New Business Models, Gamification, Blockchain Technology & AI Innovation with Brian Cho, Co-Founder of PatronGame Economies, New Business Models, Gamification, Blockchain Technology & AI Innovation with Brian Cho, Co-Founder of Patron27 Sep 2024 · 57 min
The Evolution of Premium Products in Mainstream Retail with Marcel Bens, CEO of Emil Capital PartnersIn this episode of Consumer VC, host Mike Gelb interviews Marcel Bens, CEO of Emil Capital, focusing on strategies behind early-stage investments in North American consumer brands.6 Sep 2024 · 51 min
When to Invest in Consumer Technology with Vanessa Larco at NEAIn this episode, host Mike Gelb interviews Vanessa Larco, a partner at NEA, where they delve into her career journey, investment strategies, and insights regarding consumer technology.30 Aug 2024 · 1 h
Turning Science into Consumer Brands with Osman Khan, CEO of Squared CirclesConsumer VC explores early-stage consumer investing and venture capital, featuring insights from top venture capitalists and founders of disruptive consumer-facing companies.16 Aug 2024 · 1 h 1 min
Investing in the Future of Healthy Living with Abby Miller Levy, Managing Partner and Founder at Primetime PartnersVenture Capital I B2C Startups2 Aug 2024 · 58 min
How They Built a Direct-to-Consumer Baby Food Brand and Scaled to Selling Millions of Products Each Month with Angela Vranich and Ben Lewis From Little SpoonHow They Built a Direct-to-Consumer Baby Food Brand and Scaled to Selling Millions of Products Each Month with Angela Vranich and Ben Lewis From Little Spoon24 Jul 2024 · 58 min
Future of Food Tech, Can A Retail Model Like Foxtrot Work at Scale, and Channel Strategy for Food Brands with Ashley Hartman and Andrew Bluestein @ Bluestein VenturesIn this episode of the Consumer VC podcast, host Mike Gelb interviews Ashley Hartman and Andrew Bluestein, managing partners of Bluestein Ventures.27 Jun 2024 · 1 h 7 min