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Can Consumer Businesses Still Achieve $1 Billion Exits, Why She Doesn't Invest in Gaming, The Three Metrics That Matter with Vanessa Larco, Partner at NEA
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This Episode is Brought to You by Propeller Industries.
Propeller Industries is the leading strategic finance and accounting partner for venture-stage companies. Thinking about profitability, extending your runway, and improving efficiency in your operations? Managing your company’s finances requires multiple skill sets. Propeller’s fractional model offers a dynamic solution that provides a cost-effective alternative to hiring full-time finance talent.
Hey Friends,
Our guest today is Vanessa Larco, Partner at NEA. NEA is one of the largest and most iconic VC firms with $25 billion in committed capital. Vanessa started her career in the gaming industry, but doesn’t invest in gaming. Some of her consumer investments include Mejuri, Kindred and Greenlight.
We discuss:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:23 - Microsoft's Early Touch Screen Technologies
0:05:36 - Designing Surface Device Controls Without Mouse
0:09:11 - Xbox Connect Speech Recognition Evolution
0:14:33 - Innovative Technologies and Timing
0:17:12 - A-B Testing and Data-Driven Decisions
0:23:10 - Profitability and Growth in Different Industries
0:26:55 - Investing Across Different Categories
0:29:53 - Robinhood Revolutionizes Commission-Free Investing
0:36:33 - Identifying Winning Consumer Companies
0:54:15 - Venture Capital in Tech Innovation
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theconsumervc.com/subscribe
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By Mike GelbYou can also listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube
This Episode is Brought to You by Propeller Industries.
Propeller Industries is the leading strategic finance and accounting partner for venture-stage companies. Thinking about profitability, extending your runway, and improving efficiency in your operations? Managing your company’s finances requires multiple skill sets. Propeller’s fractional model offers a dynamic solution that provides a cost-effective alternative to hiring full-time finance talent.
Hey Friends,
Our guest today is Vanessa Larco, Partner at NEA. NEA is one of the largest and most iconic VC firms with $25 billion in committed capital. Vanessa started her career in the gaming industry, but doesn’t invest in gaming. Some of her consumer investments include Mejuri, Kindred and Greenlight.
We discuss:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:23 - Microsoft's Early Touch Screen Technologies
0:05:36 - Designing Surface Device Controls Without Mouse
0:09:11 - Xbox Connect Speech Recognition Evolution
0:14:33 - Innovative Technologies and Timing
0:17:12 - A-B Testing and Data-Driven Decisions
0:23:10 - Profitability and Growth in Different Industries
0:26:55 - Investing Across Different Categories
0:29:53 - Robinhood Revolutionizes Commission-Free Investing
0:36:33 - Identifying Winning Consumer Companies
0:54:15 - Venture Capital in Tech Innovation
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theconsumervc.com/subscribe