DTC Pod: Sam Lessin: Ex VP of Product at FB and GP @Slow Ventures

In the latest episode of DTC POD, we sit down with Sam Lessin, General Partner at Slow Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm backing exceptional entrepreneurs. Sam brings a unique perspective, having previously served as VP of Product at Facebook during its high growth years. Sam shares his philosophies around investing in creators, community driven brands, and commerce infrastructure. He draws on his experiences backing breakout DTC brands like AllBirds, Casper, and BarkBox in addition to leading fintech disruptors like Robinhood and Solana.

Join us as we discuss discuss the evolution of social platforms and all things digital, why niche creators present compelling opportunities, the rise of new monetization models, and strategies behind Slow Ventures’ investment theses

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