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Hey Friends,
Our guest today is Michael Ronen, Co-Founder and President of Branded. Branded acquires and partners with top-performing Amazon sellers. Previously, Michael was one of the Managing Partners at SoftBank Vision Fund 1.
We discuss:
The opportunity within eCommerce while at SoftBank vs. Branded
Why buying Amazon brands could lead to big returns
His due diligence process when acquiring brands
Verticals he's focused on
Are there synergies and cost-saving opportunities when you acquire multiple brands
The competitive landscape amongst aggregators
How to build a brand off of Amazon
How he chooses to partner with entrepreneurs
I hope you enjoy listening.
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