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How She Turned Her Love of Scents into a Leading Candle Brand with Abigail Cook Stone, Founder & CEO Otherland
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How She Turned Her Love of Scents into a Leading Candle Brand with Abigail Cook Stone, Founder & CEO Otherland

The Consumer VC Episode 191 with Abigail Cook Stone, Founder & CEO Otherland

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Hey Friends,

Our guest today is Abigail Cook Stone, Founder & CEO Otherland. Otherland transforms your home into an immersive world that never stands still with its amazing scented candles.

We discuss:

  • Why she’s been fascinated by candles since she was little

  • What was missing from the market

  • How she approached sourcing her product

  • What VCs found attractive about Otherland

  • How she created a strong community

  • Her thoughts about brand, market positioning, and the competitive stack

  • Growing a DNVB today

Please enjoy!