Exploring Fundraising During Volatile Times
There's an old adage in investing that the best returns generally follow the most volatile times. But, with a sharp decline in beauty deal activity during the third quarter, one might wonder if investors are beginning to question that wisdom. Brands and investors, alike, are trying to make sense of the state of the economy, inflation, rising input costs, interest rates, and consumer sentiment. And, yet, despite the turmoil, some brands continue to pique investor interest and attract capital. We'll explore the current fundraising environment with a well-rounded panel of experts who will share their knowledge from the perspective of two recently funded brands, a Wall Street dealmaker and a formulation and manufacturing growth partner
This webinar event is sponsored by Atelier by Voyant Beauty. Uniquely positioned as a formulation and manufacturing growth partner, the Atelier by Voyant Beauty service model was created by inputs from the fastest growth indie disruptors in the market today, and fine-tuned by the investors who are funding them. Atelier’s frictionless approach to development and scale-up alleviates the most common priority pain points with foresight, scale, and capabilities.
John’s beauty and wellness industry expertise is centered around identifying market opportunities, strategic planning, developing strategies for growth, cash and financial strategy, and building operational excellence. He’s an entrepreneurial thinker with diverse work experience and a bias for creativity and innovation that’s actionable and realistic.
John is also the founder and CEO of his own skin health brand, Ernest Supplies. He also spent six years as the COO / CFO of Paper Magazine, a multi-platform media company and content creation agency. In 2014, he was part of the team that “Broke the Internet.” Before that, John spent 10 years investing in and helping to grow well-known consumer brands, including Intermix, Skullcandy, All Saints, Morgenthal Frederics, and others.
