Taylor B
rootedtb.bsky.social
Taylor B
@rootedtb.bsky.social
Venture | Tech | Food & Bev
🔮 what’s next?

“Food as medicine is the next frontier. Consumers are more knowledgeable about their bodies than ever before. “

Health x Sustainability X Taste = The Future of Food
December 13, 2024 at 7:06 PM
🎯 Key Metrics they track

- Margins
- Operating Efficiency
- Customer Acquisition Cost
- Retention Curves
- Sales Velocity

Breaking through revenue plateaus requires nailing these.

6/7
December 13, 2024 at 7:06 PM
✨On retail innovation
“A strong brand can’t outrun bad execution. You need to figure out your four wall unit economics before expansion.”

Critical learning for retail startups.

5/7
December 13, 2024 at 7:06 PM
🌱On plant based innovation:
The holy trinity for success:

- Taste/Texture
- Price
- Nutrient Density

“Gen Z is consuming less meat/dairy than any previous generation. But no one will compromise on quality.

4/7
December 13, 2024 at 7:06 PM
💡 On building sustainable brands:
“Cash efficiency is king. The most valuable commodity a startup has is runway”

Is growth at all cost is OUT? Units economics from day one is IN.

3/7
December 13, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Bluestein’s thesis: Food touches 25% of the economy. They invest across:

- Consumer brands
- Food Tech
- next gen commerce
- Digital Technology

2/7
December 13, 2024 at 7:06 PM
A fantastic feeling
December 5, 2024 at 9:20 PM