Not exact matches
WattzOn (wattzon.com) will possibly one day become a
thriving business — you can easily imagine companies licensing the technology to analyze their
business footprint — but in the meantime, it's a free online tool that spits out detailed analyses that, in Griffith's case, not only caused him to give up driving but also to forgo imported wine, cancel his beloved New York Times
subscription (to the continued chagrin of his wife), and ditch his dryer for a clothesline that ticked off his landlord.
[01:30] Introduction [02:30] Tony welcomes Alexandra [03:40] Launching in 2007 — it came from a place of passion [04:25] Establishing clear roles among founders [05:40] Flexing her multilingual skills in
business [06:25] Adjusting how you speak to someone based on their objectives [08:10] The secret to Gilt's growth [09:20] Building a
business that would
thrive during winter [10:20] Finding the capital to purchase inventory [10:40] Moving from venture to private equity funding [11:20] It's all about smart money [11:40] The future of traditional retail [12:20] The
subscription model [12:40] Catering to the time - starved customer [12:55] Bringing services into the home [13:10] Leaving Gilt to lead Glamsquad [16:10] Glamsquad started as an app [17:10] Vetting employees [18:10] Building trust with customers [19:00] Taking massive action — now [20:20] Launching the first sale on Gilt — without a return policy [21:30] Fitz [22:00] The average person wears only 20 % of their wardrobe [23:00] Taking the time to understand your customer [23:20] Challenges as a woman in
business [24:40] Advice to a female entrepreneur that's just getting started [25:25] The importance of networking [25:50] Knowing the milestones to hit along the way
Shortly before the announcement of the sale, we had spoken with Mofibo's Nathan Hull about his conviction that the lack of sustainable
business models seen in some US - based
subscriptions should not be taken to mean that European editions of
subscription services can't continue to
thrive.