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The Startup

Thoroughbreds and Roller-Coasters: How a VC Looks at Consumer Startup Growth Rates

“How does my growth rate compare to other companies?”

May 21, 2018

Thoroughbreds and Roller-Coasters: How a VC Looks at Consumer Startup Growth Rates

May 21, 2018

Published in
Madrona Review

Why Podcasts Should be Your Next Marketing Channel

As a growth advisor to over 70 startups at Madrona Venture Group, I’m involved in discussions like this all the time:

Nov 14, 2017

Why Podcasts Should be Your Next Marketing Channel

Nov 14, 2017

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Startup Grind

A 3-step Process to Test your Startup Idea

Over a Weekend and for Under $1000

Jul 14, 2017

A 3-step Process to Test your Startup Idea

Jul 14, 2017

Published in
Madrona Review

Why Sun Basket is the Investment I’m Hungriest for in the Meal Kit Space

Meal Kits are one of the fastest-growing consumer categories lately and one that I have looked at both as a customer and as part of a…

Jun 8, 2017

Why Sun Basket is the Investment I’m Hungriest for in the Meal Kit Space

Jun 8, 2017

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Madrona Review

Data Resource Benchmarks for High-Growth Startups

Most startups understand the importance of customer data, but few believe they have enough people working in data-related roles. I see this…

May 16, 2017

Data Resource Benchmarks for High-Growth Startups

May 16, 2017

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Madrona Review

5 Things I Learned from Studying Facebook Benchmark Data

Through my role at Madrona Venture Group advising startups on growth, I meet a lot of marketers using Facebook to acquire and engage with…

Feb 16, 2017

5 Things I Learned from Studying Facebook Benchmark Data

Feb 16, 2017

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Madrona Review

10 Lessons from 1-Year in a VC Growth Role

One year ago I took advantage of a rare opportunity by accepting a ‘growth role’ at a venture firm. My job is to help our portfolio…

Sep 28, 2016

10 Lessons from 1-Year in a VC Growth Role

Sep 28, 2016

Putting Blue Apron to the Test

Food tech is one of the hottest sectors around. Nearly every week, I am reading about a new company getting funding with many of them…

Apr 27, 2015

Putting Blue Apron to the Test

Apr 27, 2015

Gathered Table: A New Way to Plan Meals and Grocery Shop

Introduction

Dec 10, 2014

Gathered Table: A New Way to Plan Meals and Grocery Shop

Dec 10, 2014

My Experience Buying a Custom Suit with Indochino

Introduction

Mar 17, 2014

My Experience Buying a Custom Suit with Indochino

Mar 17, 2014

Ryan Metzger

Ryan Metzger

CEO, co-founder @getridwell. Prev @MadronaVentures, @zulily. Fan of Northwestern, the Seahawks, and any news on the return of the Sonics.

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