@rebeccak46 is a Partner at @Maveron where she identifies emerging consumer-focused entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, Southern California, and New York. Rebecca also plays a leading role in Maveron's seed program, where they partner with emerging consumer companies at their earliest stages. She’s a Board Observer at @August, Common, @DarbySmart, @DollsKill, @Eargo, @Earnest and @GeneralAssembly. Her outstanding achievements have been recognised by Forbes who included Rebecca is their annual '30 Under 30'.
In Today's Episode You Will Learn:
1.) How Rebecca made her way into the wonderful world of VC?
2.) Maveron have shown their belief in the consumerisation of IOT. What are Rebecca's thoughts on the space, how it is progressing, barriers that are preventing mass adoption?
3.) What is your take on the integration of messaging and chat with IOT? Whis there a recent broader market positivity towards chat interfaces at the moment?
4.) Maveron have also shown their likeability towards hardware investments so why is this? Why do Maveron not feel the broader VC market concerns of shipping, logistics? Are we seeing a shift in investing patterns in hardware?
5.) How do Rebecca approach the common problem with consumer startups transtioning from an early adopter market to a mass market product? What does Rebecca feel is the tipping point? What is necessary to make the transition from SF hipster client to everyone?
6.) What are the benefits are of having a narrow investing thesis (only consumer)? How has Rebecca found it? Is it challenging when finding companies you would like to invest in but are outside the mandate?
Items Mentioned In Today's Episode:
Rebecca's Fave Book: Pale Fire, Vladamir Nobokov
Rebecca's Fave Blog or Newsletter: Sarah Tavel, Brad Feld, Wait But Why
Rebecca's Most Recent Investment: Booster Fuels
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