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Our guest today is Diana Melencio. Diana manages the entire XRC Ventures investment process across three investment vehicles – Accelerator Fund, Brand Capital Fund, and Opportunity Fund.
We discuss:
What will be the future of the shopping experience at malls
Will malls ever be as cool as they were in the 90s
XRC Labs Overview: Accelerator, Venture Arm, Opportunity Fund
Insights from Consumer VC Benchmarks Report: Seed-to-Series A First Quarter 2024
Talent-led Businesses: Potential and Considerations
Evolution of Physical Retail Concepts: Innovative Approaches
Men’s Skincare Market: Opportunities and Trends
Importance of Profitability: CAC/LTV Dynamics
The Future of Retail: Blending Digital Experiences
Rise of Beauty Industry: Current Landscape and Trends
Thanks for listening.


