The Fusion of Past & Future Shopping Experiences, Insights from Brand Capital Fund's Consumer VC Benchmarks Report with Diana Melencio

Diana Melencio, General Partner of XRC Ventures: The Consumer VC Episode 322

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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.