Danielle Vermeer
@daniellevermeer
Co-Founder & CEO of Teleport. Writer of Goodwill Hunting, a newsletter hunting the best pre-loved fashion finds, insights, and jobs. 11+ years of buying no new clothes.
Danielle Vermeer
We may balk at having “personal market caps,” but many of us already do – it is simply denominated in the currency of followers. As social media platforms have increased in importance, the blue-chip entities of this exchange – influencers – have found ways to transmute social capital into financial capital.
Mario Gabriele • Social Tokens: The Economy of You | The Generalist
Do Things That Don't Scale
dothingsthatdontscale.com
Since the start of the year (2022), fast fashion giants H&M and Zara have launched about 11,000 new styles combined.Over the same time, ultra-fast fashion brand Shein has released a staggering 314,877 styles.
The Guardian • The Guardian
Notionally the role the CEO is to run the company the role of the Chairman is to manage the CEO and the board. However, in practice the relationship between the Chairman and CEO is so much more than that. The ideal Chairman is a mentor, coach, and critical friend. The ideal CEO is open, coachable, and responsive. The quality of their relationship... See more
Richard J Turner • A Critical Friend: Relationship of the Chairman and CEO | Startups Magazine
The following is a list of features and technology you would never build if you’ve been a teen girl:
1. Create a liking system that conditions people to seek instant gratification as a symbol of their value.