Jeremy Horowitz of Because Ventures critiques Shopify’s ‘predatory lending model’ that harms DTC brands, and shares insights on better funding options to sustain growth and cash flow.

 

Read Jeremy’s LinkedIn Post: https://tinyurl.com/bdfh4ju9

 

Follow Jeremy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyhorowitz1/

 

Check out Because Ventures: https://because.ventures/

 

00:02:34 - Introduction to Jeremy

00:07:29 - Dan's History with Jeremy

00:13:47 - Why Avoid Shopify Capitol?

00:28:38 - What Type of Business SHOULD Take This Kind of Loan?

00:39:29 - How to Handle Debt in a Fast Growing Company

00:55:20 - Negotiating with the Factory

01:06:39 - The Future of DTC

01:18:19 - Who Will Step Up to Challenge META?

01:26:02 - What Won't You Find in a Book?

 

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