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Can You Be A Great Entrepreneur, But Not A Great Operator? // Melissa Facchina, Managing Partner of Siddhi Capital
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Can You Be A Great Entrepreneur, But Not A Great Operator? // Melissa Facchina, Managing Partner of Siddhi Capital

The Consumer VC episode #297 with Melissa Facchina, Managing Partner of Siddhi Capital

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Hey Friends,

Thank you CJ Fowler for the introduction to our guest today, Melissa Facchina, Co-Founder & Co-Managing Partner of Siddhi Capital. Siddhi Capital is an operationally-focused food and beverage growth equity firm. Their portfolio includes Mid-Day Squares, Aura Bora (who both have been on the show) Copper Cow Coffee, Mud/Wtr, Magic Spoon, Momofuku Goods.

We discuss:

  • How she ended up in retail

  • The distinction between entrepreneur and operator

  • The evolution from Siddhi Ops to Siddhi Capital

  • How she thinks about sustainability and growth

  • Why she isn’t currently investing in more beverage brands & much more

Thank you for listening.


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