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
1⃣ "Users love you."
This shines through via retention. What type of retention and what "great" looks like differs by biz model.
For social I look at bounded daily (ex. d30), while for subscription I look at m13 renewal. Data on this for marketplaces: https://t.co/rm8UalcVpe
nametwitter.comToday, consumers currently have a bifurcated experience in discovering vs. shopping fashion online. In general, either platforms are optimized for discovery/inspiration or for shopping. But Gen Z is demanding more: they want authentic content alongside niche communities and easy, more sustainable shopping experiences.
Danielle Vermeer • Goodwill Hunting #21: joining a startup
Until recently, there was very little understanding or acknowledgment of the physical and psychological effects of systemic racism, intergenerational trauma, and gender discrimination.
Anne Helen Petersen • That's a Stress Response
The "nicheification" of culture isn't new Subcultures have always existed, but demand is shifting towards micro-niches & micro-influencers @andjelicaaa breaks down the why into 4 demand models: 1. Bandwagon Model 2. Snob Model 3. Veblen Model 4. Corteiz Model Let's dig in... https://t.co/ZkKZzHG98I
Danielle Vermeer | Teleporttwitter.comConsumer Brands and
The more desirable future is outlined in Q1, with authenticated items being on sale in curated settings. Here is where Web3 comes in as a value add to physical goods as one of the most reliable authentication mechanisms that also lends scale and durability.
Ana Andjelic • Decentralized commerce
Ambition is the drive to play games that others have created. Climb the corporate ladder. Play politics. Work long hours. Lean in—to corporate feminism.
Danielle Vermeer • Goodwill Hunting #10: cottagecore, girlboss culture, & the end of ambition
Keeping your slice of the pie - The Startup Founder's Guide to Equity - Part I
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