Jul 13, 2022Member-onlyWhat Record 9.1% Inflation Means for Retail BrandsConsumer prices in the US just hit their highest level of inflation since November 1981. However, what’s unique about now vs 1981 is that the unemployment rate in 1981 was 7.4% vs today’s near record 3.6% unemployment rate. Consumers are getting squeezed by higher costs across the board — gas…Retail2 min readRetail2 min read
Published inThe Helm·Jun 1, 2019Member-onlyOne Year Startup AnniversaryExactly 365 days ago, I went full-time into my startup company Retail Aware. It’s the most bizarre feeling. On one hand, it feels like just yesterday that I hopped on a plane to go visit our first client locations. But on the other hand, it feels like a lifetime ago…Startup3 min readStartup3 min read
May 14, 2019Member-onlyApple Announced Apple Pay NFC Stickers And Here’s Why It MattersApple has announced new functionality that allows Apple Pay to be automatically triggered using NFC stickers — without having an app installed on your phone. You’ll soon be able to hop on a Bird scooter with a tap of your phone even if you’ve never used Bird before, pay your…Apple Pay2 min readApple Pay2 min read
Jul 22, 2018One Month Ago I Left My Job for a StartupEveryone tells you to find your passion. That doing what you love leads to self-fulfillment and happiness in your career. Well, the reverse is also true. After I sold my first company last year, I agreed to an employment contract as a condition of the sale. The allure of a…Startup Lessons3 min readStartup Lessons3 min read
