Ju Rhyu discusses building Hero Cosmetics through bootstrapping to a massive $630M acquisition, reversing the traditional DTC venture capital playbook.
Ju Rhyu discusses building Hero Cosmetics through bootstrapping to a massive $630M acquisition, reversing the traditional DTC venture capital playbook.
Alex Back shares how he bootstrapped Apt2B and navigated the logistical and strategic path to getting acquired by a larger entity.
Courtney Gould details the growth of SmartyPants Vitamins from a purpose-led brand to a strategic acquisition by Unilever, comparing funding models along the way.