Measure, Reduce, Offset. That's the simple formula for Climate Neutral, a new label that certifies the commitment of a brand to track, and lower, their carbon emissions. Austin Whitman and Caitlin Drown join us to talk about the future of brand trust, consumer expectation, and even a little bit of speculation on how offsetting today can change the world tomorrow. Listen now! Show Notes Main Takeaways: Phillip is joined in today's episode by Austin Whitman and Caitlin Drown from Climate Neutral ....
Dec 20, 2019•40 min•Ep. 137
Welcome to Step by Step, a 5-part series from Future Commerce to help walk you through how to launch and grow a successful business. This season, we're talking about funding. Today is episode 5. Phillip & Brian are joined by Michelle Cordeiro Grant, Founder of Lively to chat about her experience working with Venture Capital from a founder's perspective. Listen Now! SHOW NOTES Main Takeaways: Michelle Cordeiro Grant from Lively is back again to walk us through successfully selling your busine...
Dec 13, 2019•35 min
Welcome to Step by Step, a 5-part series from Future Commerce to help walk you through how to launch and grow a successful business. This season, we're talking about funding. Today is episode 4. Today, Phillip & Brian are joined by Jeremy Muras of Lion Capital Group to discuss Private Equity. Listen Now! Show Notes Main Takeaways: In today's episode, Brian and Phillip are joined by Jeremy Muras from Lion Capital to talk about the ins and outs of private equity. What are some of the major dif...
Dec 12, 2019•53 min
Welcome to Step by Step, a 5-part series from Future Commerce to help walk you through how to launch and grow a successful business. This season, we're talking about funding. Today is episode 3. Robin Li joins Phillip & Brian, Principal at GGV Capital, to talk about discuss the process of raising venture capital and an initiative called Evolving E. Listen Now! Show Notes: Main Takeaways: Robin Li from GGV Capital joins Phillip and Brian in the third episode of Future Commerce's Step by Step....
Dec 11, 2019•50 min
Welcome to Step by Step, a 5-part series from Future Commerce to help walk you through how to launch and grow a successful business. This season, we're talking about funding. Today is episode 2. Phillip & Brian are joined by Brian O'Malley of Forerunner Ventures to discuss venture capital. Listen now! Show notes Main Takeaways: Brian O'Malley from Forerunner Ventures joins Phillip and our own Brian in the second part of the Future Commerce Step by Step Series. There are many choices when it ...
Dec 10, 2019•58 min
Have you ever wondered how to get funding for your retail business? Wonder no more! In a new series from Future Commerce - the number one retail podcast - we walk you through all that you need to know in order to build and exit from a successful retail business. In partnership with Shopify Plus, we'll take you from zero to hero, Step by Step. #Show Notes Brian and Phillip are joined by Jamie Oliver and Jordan Knapp from Shopify Plus to discuss funding for your eCommerce store in a new part of th...
Dec 09, 2019•43 min
Have you ever wondered how to get funding for your retail business? Wonder no more! in a new series from Future Commerce - the number one retail podcast - we walk you through all that you need to know in order to build and exit from a successful retail business. In partnership with Shopify Plus, we'll take you from zero to hero, Step by Step.
Dec 07, 2019•1 min
Zine culture in the 90s bred the digital-first content brands of the 2000s, which have led to thriving online marketplaces where content begets commerce today. The best example we can think of is a digital property called Highsnobiety, which tracks the intersection between urban culture, streetwear, and luxury. In this episode Jeff Carvalho, co-founder of Highsnobiety, joins us to talk about how commerce is their next great investment and how it's bringing their readers closer than ever before....
Dec 04, 2019•55 min•Ep. 136
Two of the smartest people we've ever had the pleasure of interviewing join the show this week! In our main interview, Mike Lackman, CEO at Trade Coffee joins the Future Commerce team to talk about how subscriptions and curation are driving user adoption and repeat business at Trade Coffee. In our "what's new and what's next" segment at the end of the show, Hitha Herzog, retail analyst and author of 'Black Market Billions' joins us to talk Nike's Amazon Exit, Coty's $600MM Kylie acquisition, and...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 135
We all need Heroes - and Alistair Crane and recurring guest Ingrid Milman Cordy join us today to talk about how any retail business can become a Hero to their customers. PLUS: Shoptalk's own Zia Wigder joins us to talk about their decision to program only female speakers in their 2020 event . Listen now! Join FC INSIDERS, a newsletter essay with deep insight you need to guide the future of your retail business, technology, or agency. Subscribe today. Show notes Main Takeaways: Ingrid Milman Cord...
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 134
Brian bought 5 different mattresses and lives to tell the story. Phillip reviews DTC candle brands. Yes, really. ALSO: the guys sit down for an amazing interview with Megan Whitman, the Chief Digital Officer at Kopari Beauty, who joined us to talk about her experience growing the digital channel from "absolute zero". Kopari today is available everywhere from sample boxes to Ulta and is partnering with the likes of Drybar to reach even more customers. Show Notes Main Takeaways: In today's episode...
Nov 08, 2019•57 min•Ep. 133
A NEW FORMAT. BOOM! In part 1 of #132: Matt Taylor created something special when he created Tracksmith. Based on heritage and collegiate styles, Tracksmith has redefined outdoor apparel in a space that is dominated by household names and global retailers. In the second half: LVMH bids on Tiffany and Sucharita Kodali of Forrester gives us the low-down on 180-year-old brand. Show notes Main Takeaways: Brian and Phillip are joined in today's episode by Matt Taylor , the Co-Founder and CEO of Track...
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 132
Monday Update #003 in time for evening commute! Billionare heiress Veronica Chou launches Everybody & Everyone , a socially-conscious fashion brand. PLUS: The Conscious Closet by Elisabeth L. Cline , and a review of INSIDERS 011. Listen now! Learn more about Climate Neutral Certification here: http://climateneutral.org Join Future Commerce and contribute to the Climate Neutral Kickstarter here....
Oct 28, 2019•7 min
Jump into the world of Madrona Venture Labs! Our deep dive conversation with Ishani Gujral illuminates the ins and outs of a VC Lab. The best part: she guides a fun-sized ideation session on the fly. Get ready for the worst ideas ever!
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 131
"The best marketing is when the customer doesn't know they're being marketed to" says RXBAR CMO, Victor Lee. His statement may ruffle some feathers but the truth is that great storytelling transcends marketing and becomes valuable entertainment. Episode 130 of Future Commerce covers lots of ground from the founder story of RXBAR to their broad category expansion in mass market and grocery, and how they have built tremendous brand affinity on a culture of honest, often blunt, simplicity and trans...
Oct 18, 2019•33 min•Ep. 130
If you thought a deep-dive on supply chain couldn't be stimulating, think again. Hugh Holman, CEO at Observa, gives us a primer on what it takes to implement retail planning and forecasting. Observa is building retail compliance systems powered by AI, on-demand workforces, machine learning and machine vision - not just to enforce compliance, but to arm retailers with data to plan orders, manufacturing, demand planning. Main Takeaways: Brian is on location at Grocery Shop 2019 and is joined by Hu...
Oct 11, 2019•45 min•Ep. 129
Monday update is back! Today we OWN IT. The theme of this year's Klaviyo:BOS event was to own your channel. We chat about tools like Webflow that are shortening the path from concept to launch - giving designers , marketers, and creatives the ability to own their entire experience without a developer. Listen now!
Oct 07, 2019•17 min
"The intersection of content and commerce" asks the question - would you buy Cheesy Blasters while watching 30 Rock? Odds are, you would. And that's the bet that NBC/Universal is placing on investing in bringing DTC brands to their large audiences across their portfolio of original programming and content. From Goop to the Minions we go deep on the opportunity at hand with Evan Moore. Listen now! Main Takeaways: In today's episode, Brian and Phillip are joined by the Vice President of Content an...
Oct 04, 2019•39 min•Ep. 128
Product discovery and marketplaces are all the rage right now but when Jules Pieri launched a product discovery marketplace 11 years ago she pioneered a cross-section of entrepreneurship that launches products more than 300 times per year. The Grommet is a curated marketplace of small businesses producing unique products from inspirational founders. Listen now! -- Main Takeaways: Brian and Phillip are joined on today's episode by Jules Pieri , Co-founder and CEO of The Grommet . The Grommet is a...
Sep 27, 2019•54 min•Ep. 127
With retail customers like Dollar Tree and White House Black Market, Oracle knows a thing or two about commerce. Their recent report, published in conjunction with CommerceNext, dives into how brands of all sizes - from DTC to Enterprise and Luxury, are investing in 2019 and beyond. Main Takeaways: Bob Meixner , Director of Product Strategy - Commerce & Loyalty at Oracle , joins Phillip on today's episode. API-focused commerce gives brands the power and flexibility to create innovate commerc...
Sep 23, 2019•46 min•Ep. 126
No episode today. Climate change is the biggest threat to the future of our lives, country, and world. Youth across the U.S. will lead a #ClimateStrike on September 20 to demand legislative action to combat climate change #StrikeWithUs strikewithus.org
Sep 20, 2019•38 sec
Brands and consumers alike are addicted to Amazon. In this interview Kiri Masters, Author of "Amazon for CMOs", joins us to talk about her new book launch, how brands are battling addiction to the big-A, how consumers are being lured in with everything from advertising to QVC-style programming, and how everyone from Lady Gaga to Mitsubishi are competing for your attention on the world's biggest store. Main Takeaways: Today, Brian and Phillip are joined by Kiri Masters , the founder of Bobsled Ma...
Sep 13, 2019•50 min•Ep. 125
Nick Ling and Emmett Shine's new company, Pattern Brands, is on a mission - to create consumer brands which encourage you to enjoy everyday life and to create good habits. In this interview, we dive into why they formed Pattern, what the plan to do with it, and how they plan to change the world. Listen now! Main Takeaways: Nick Ling (Co-Founder and CEO) and Emmett Shine (Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director) of Pattern Brands join Brian and Phillip on today's episode. Pattern Brands is cha...
Sep 06, 2019•54 min•Ep. 124
How do brands create retention strategies centered around content to keep their customers consistently purchasing? Emily Singer, the founder of consumer brand-focused newsletter Chips + Dip, joins the show to talk trends, brand analysis and how modern brands are using storytelling to create rich, immersive experiences for their customers. Listen now! Main Takeaways: Emily Singer , Marketing Manager at Alma and the Founder of the Chips + Dips newsletter, joins Brian and Philip on today's episode....
Aug 30, 2019•53 min•Ep. 123
The Uberification of pot, CBD and having a clear strategy in a world of microtrends. Interview with Chelsea Clements, head of performance marketing at Green Growth Brands.
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 2 min
What does the perfect fit really look like? Sabrina Abney, Ecommerce Director at Mizzen + Main, and David Pastewka , Co-Founder at Drapr, join the show to talk optimizing virtual try-on solutions, "comfortable AF" clothing, technology in digital-first marketplaces, and crafting the best-possible customer journey. Listen now! Main Takeaways: David Pastewka , co-founder of Drapr , and Sabrina Abney , Director of eCommerce at Mizzen+Main , join Brian and Phillip on today's episode. Mizzen+Main is u...
Aug 23, 2019•49 min•Ep. 122
Few updates for your Monday morning: we launched the Future Commerce Sustainability Initiative, we're publishing bonus content on the next two Tuesdays, we're at Etail East in Boston and don't miss this next Friday's episode with Mizzen and Main! >> Click here to subscribe to FC Insiders today!
Aug 19, 2019•4 min
Pinterest is giving their community tools to engage in commerce, not to interact more online but to get out and discover the world around them. In this episode, we interview Jeremy King, the SVP of Engineering at Pinterest and former CTO of Walmart.com, to discover how they're using advanced machine vision and context to power the catalogs and commerce experiences both on-and-off-platform. Listen now! Main Takeaways: Jeremy King , SVP of Technology at Pinterest, joins Brian and Phillip on today'...
Aug 16, 2019•55 min•Ep. 121
🎶"I love you, you love me, Barney's filing bank-rupt-cy!" PLUS: who is the vegan-curious Subway customer? Listen now! Main Takeaways: Vice President of Global E-Commerce and Customer Experience at e.l.f Cosmetics, Ingrid Millman, is co-hosting with Brian and Phillip this week. Barneys New York has filed for bankruptcy but does this spell the end for the high-end department store model? The perception of luxury is shifting with younger generations and brands that don't change with the times will...
Aug 09, 2019•50 min•Ep. 120
When brands like Outdoor Voices launch a new content platform it gets us thinking about retail-brands-turned-content-creators and begs the question: who is the winner in the attention economy? Do brands have what it takes to create engaging and timely content? Listen now! ##Main Takeaways: In today's brand economy, everyone is expected to be a storyteller and have content play a large part in their retail strategy. Brian and Phillip use their own experience as a guide and describe the qualities ...
Aug 02, 2019•28 min•Ep. 119
