Madeline Darcy5 Things I learned in 20222022 was my first year as an entrepreneur since my college days of running a business from my dorm room. Additionally, my husband and I…Jan 25, 20231Jan 25, 20231
Madeline DarcyEmerging Brands Outperformed During COVID-19A year ago the CircleUp team shared our findings on the performance of consumer packaged goods (CPG) in recessionary environments. As…Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
Madeline Darcy2020 Changed the Venture LandscapeVenture capital by nature is exclusive and illiquid. However, the story of the venture ecosystem in 2020 is accessibility and liquidity…Sep 13, 2020Sep 13, 2020
Madeline DarcyPlant-based Products to WatchAs both an investor and early adopter of better-for-you consumer packaged goods (CPG), I’ve been excited to follow the growth of…Oct 28, 2018Oct 28, 2018
Madeline DarcyShaping the Future of D2COver the years I’ve enjoyed getting to know many Direct to Consumer (D2C) companies as an investor, consumer, and general nerd regarding…Jul 14, 2018Jul 14, 2018
Madeline Darcy4 Wellness Trends to watch in 2018This year I decided to start documenting my thoughts within a few of my favored industries (mostly consumer/tech driven). I’ve found that…Feb 18, 2018Feb 18, 2018
Madeline DarcyLessons Learned from a Hippy PastOver the winter break I had the pleasure of traveling the world (quite literally we flew BOS-DUB-DXB-SYD-LAX-BOS) to see family, friends…Jan 19, 2018Jan 19, 2018
Madeline DarcyWalking the pathOften times we do what is expected — not just because it’s easy or because “we fall into it” but with a deliberate and fighting effort. We…Jun 30, 2017Jun 30, 2017
Madeline DarcyWho’s in your front row?Last night my partner and I had the pleasure of attending a banquet featuring Anna Maria Chavez, outgoing CEO of the Girl Scouts, as the…Apr 30, 2017Apr 30, 2017