20VC: Why Raising A Fund Is Like Raising A $25m Seed Round with No Product & Why Not All LP Money Is Equal with Chad Byers, General Partner @ Susa Ventures
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Greg Bettinelli is a Partner at Upfront Ventures where he specialises in businesses at the juncture of retail and technology. Prior to Upfront, Greg was the CMO for HauteLook, a leading online flash-sale retailer that was acquired by Nordstrom for $270mm.
In Today’s Episode You Will Learn How Greg made his way into VC from the unconventional world of retail and consumer, how Greg tests for the 'grit' required to be a founder, and how his personal unconventional background is impacting his investments thesis.
As a bonus, you will learn the fundamentals for successfully growing a consumer brand.