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Here’s What’s Driving Collaborative Consumption and Where the Market May Head Next

Both Sides of the Table

Final le web london (june 2013) from Mark Suster. Why is Collaborative Consumption Becoming a Hot Trend for Startup Companies? What are the Types of Collaborative Consumption Companies? Collaboration. You can of course view the presentation in SlideShare above or download it directly for free here. That always happens.

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Betting Beyond the Bowl: Investing in Sweetgreen Was Always About More Than Salad

Revolution

In 2013, Sweetgreen had 22 locations in D.C., When Revolution Growth first invested in Sweetgreen in 2013, the whisperings of food and wellness were present but sparse, and the bulk of lunchtime options focused more on convenience than ingredients. Loyal followers know to expect new menu drops and chef-driven collaborations.

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“I think viewing your board as an audience to be ‘sold’ to instead of a partner in your journey will orient your board to be less trusting and collaborative.” Five Questions with Nilam Ganenthiran, Former President of Instacart

Hunter Walk

Hunter Walk: You started at Instacart in 2013, just a year after it was founded, which obviously turned out to be an epic decision. Nilam Ganenthiran : The story of me joining Instacart in 2013, is actually rooted in an epic bad decision. Rafa runs Background Capital, and is one of the best partners for early company builders I know.

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Towercutting with goTenna

This is going to be BIG.

— Charlie O''Donnell (@ceonyc) March 9, 2013. It''s been great to work with Karin at Bloomberg Beta, Alberto at Collaborative Fund, and Brett from MentorTech, and to have supporters like A16Z and NY Angels. @danielaperdomo That is serious! Putting together a little dinner of folks Sun night.

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The Achilles Heel of Startup Ecosystems

This is going to be BIG.

I backed that company in 2013 when it was basically a table top science project, but the key was a series of connections that could have only been possible as a full time investor. Angels will often sit on the sidelines until someone comes in to set the terms and write a bigger check.

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Please Help Me Congratulate Jordan Hudson as @UpfrontVC’s Newest Investment Principal

Both Sides of the Table

In 2013 we launched many firsts to reinvent our firm. finally ) Jordan completely owned this process (although he had major support from Kyle Taylor and from our collaboration partner on this process – Red Antler. He proved to be invaluable not only in helping portfolio companies but also in helping us run the firm.

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Emerging Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: GIST Net Launches

Gust

GIST Net will provide entrepreneurs with the resources and mentorship they need to collaborate, seek funding, and grow their businesses. In 2013, the global youth unemployment rate was estimated at 12.6%, or 73 million people. This critical resource could not come at a more pressing time.