5 • 145 Ratings
🗓️ 26 June 2024
⏱️ 53 minutes
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In this episode, Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, interviews Wendy Wen, Founder and CEO of Antelope, and explores the strategic approach behind the company's success in acquiring and scaling natural pet CPG brands.
Wendy Wen shares valuable insights on building a resilient and sustainable business in the competitive pet market.
Key Points Covered:
* Strategic Acquisitions and Quality Control:
* Navigating Market Challenges:
* Traits of Successful Founders:
* Sustainable Growth Strategies:
* Organizational Growth and Remote Work:
* Personal Well-Being and Self-Care:
* Investment and Financial Strategies:
* Entrepreneurial Insights:
* Happiness and Personal Growth:
Join us as we unpack the various elements that contributed to Antelope's success and gain insights into building a brand that resonates with consumers while fostering sustainable and innovative practices in the Pet industry.
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0:00.0 | Well, hello there! |
0:01.8 | And welcome, Story of a Brand Show listeners. |
0:04.8 | I'm very excited today to introduce you to Wendy Wend, |
0:07.9 | the founder and CEO of Antelope Pets. |
0:11.2 | Wendy's journey from finance to founding Senrave, a luxury handbag brand, |
0:16.0 | and then Antelope, a great CPG company, is truly inspiring. |
0:20.2 | Her dedication to quality products for her beloved dog pokey was just adorable, |
0:24.6 | fueled her passion to elevate the pet industry through her new company, Antelope. |
0:29.6 | Wendy's vision for Antelope is to identify and acquire the highest quality natural pet CPG brands |
0:34.6 | and help them grow under one umbrella. By focusing on quality and leveraging |
0:39.9 | her mergers and acquisitions experience, Wendy aims to make Antelope the PNG of the pet world. |
0:46.6 | I'm thrilled to dive into her story. I'm sure you will find it as fascinating as I do, |
0:51.3 | and listening to the blend of her background makes even more interesting. |
0:55.0 | Come and learn more about her unique approach to growth and investment in the pet industry. |
1:00.0 | I think you'll really enjoy this episode. |
1:06.0 | This is Rose Hamilton, your host for The Story of a Brand Show. |
1:15.8 | For over two decades, I've served as a hands-on executive in growing consumer companies, |
1:20.6 | including the Vitamin Shop, Petsmart, and Nutrafall. |
1:24.2 | And I'm the founder of Compass Rose Ventures, a consultancy to emerging CPG brands. |
1:29.3 | On this show, I'll bring you simple brand growth strategies based on practical experience, |
1:34.3 | inspiring expert interviews, and my own insights from my time on the front lines in the |
1:38.3 | fascinating world of health and wellness, beauty, food and beverage, and pet. |
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