As the direct-to-consumer movement has demonstrated, magical things can happen at the intersection of consumer goods and technology, and ManiMe is a clear manifestation of that magic in the beauty space.

I was honored to represent the multifaceted perspectives of the Venture Capital industry and startup ecosystem at the U.S. Senate Subcommittee hearing on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights in Washington, D.C in my capacity as a National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) Board Member. This topic is obviously of critical…

Serial entrepreneur and co-founder of the fantasy sports giant FanDuel, Lesley Eccles is on a mission to help us have the best relationships possible.

Building the Real Estate brokerage of the future If you’ve ever bought or sold a home, you know that working with the right agent can make all the difference in the world. While in recent years, many new models have emerged for buying and selling homes, ranging from instant offers…

Less than two years ago, as we announced Turo’s Series C financing, I wrote that Turo’s peer-to-peer car sharing platform was shifting into high gear. Back then, Turo was just hitting a key inflection point that is critical for the growth of sharing economy firms, when power users realize the…

Today, Turo shifts into high gear with a new brand and a $47M Series C round to expand its peer-to-peer car sharing platform internationally. It’s an exciting milestone for the company formerly known as RelayRides, and one that positions it to leave U.S. competitors in the dust as it undergoes…

Looking Picture-Perfect Today thredUP announced an exciting milestone: an $81 million growth financing led by Goldman Sachs. Trinity led thredUP’s Series A financing 5 years ago, and we wanted to take this moment to congratulate the team and reflect on the company’s journey to this point. Startups often begin their lives like…