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Episode #53: The Magic of DTC, Power of Iteration Speed, Secondaries in Term Sheets
The Learning Corner by Precursor
20 minutes 40 seconds
2 weeks ago
Episode #53: The Magic of DTC, Power of Iteration Speed, Secondaries in Term Sheets
We’re digging into three thought-provoking topics shaping the current startup and investing landscape:
🧼 Coterie’s $650M Exit & the Return of DTC M&A – We break down Brian Sugar’s “One Brand is Luck, Two is Strategy,” and why pure-play DTC brands with strong economics and customer devotion are back on the radar for modern acquirers.
⚡️ Iteration Speed & the Path to Series A – Hadley Harris of Eniac Ventures shares why iteration speed is the best predictor of Series A readiness, and how founders can prioritize feedback loops and kill ideas quickly to increase their odds.
💸 Secondaries in Term Sheets – A recent Axios note suggests Menlo Ventures is now pre-negotiating secondary sale conditions into early-stage term sheets. We unpack what this means, why it matters, and whether this becomes a new norm.
The Learning Corner by Precursor
Welcome to the Learning Corner, a weekly Precursor Ventures podcast, where members of the Precursor team walk through their favorite articles and news snippets across the venture ecosystem.
