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·May 31

The Resilience of Vertical Software

Value propositions that enable vertical software businesses to thrive in difficult economic environments — Many software businesses today are facing macroeconomic headwinds, which have resulted in tightened customer budgets, elongated sales cycles, and general skepticism toward purchasing new software. Customers who are in the market for new software solutions have significantly shifted their filters from looking at shiny “nice-to-have” tools toward evaluating ROI-driven “need-to-have”…

Software

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The Resilience of Vertical Software
The Resilience of Vertical Software
Software

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Reformation Partners

·Sep 30, 2022

Out-of-Stock Channel Prioritization

A playbook for omni-channel brands when facing inventory shortages This is a guest post from Sam McBride, the Chief Operating Officer / Chief Sales Officer at RXBAR (acquired by Kellogg for $600M). …

Cpg

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Out-of-Stock Channel Prioritization
Out-of-Stock Channel Prioritization
Cpg

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Reformation Partners

·Jun 29, 2022

Simultaneously vs. Sequentially

A framework for bootstrapped founders considering their first outside capital At Reformation, we seek to provide the best capital efficient businesses with investment that aligns with the founders’ goals for their business and maximizes their optionality going forward. Often times, the best capital efficient companies are completely bootstrapped, having achieved…

Bootstrap

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Simultaneously vs. Sequentially
Simultaneously vs. Sequentially
Bootstrap

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Reformation Partners

·Mar 31, 2022

Reformers [Episode 11]: Chris Meade, CROSSNET

The Founder & CMO at CROSSNET shares his thoughts on inventing a new sport, embracing alternative marketing channels, maximizing your product packaging, and strategies for landing marquee retail accounts. For our eleventh (and 2022 season debut) episode of Reformers: The gritty details behind the world’s greatest bootstrap successes, we are…

Sports

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Reformers [Episode 11]: Chris Meade, CROSSNET
Reformers [Episode 11]: Chris Meade, CROSSNET
Sports

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Reformation Partners

·Dec 17, 2021

Reformers [Episode 10]: Jonathan Strauss, Create Music Group

The Founder & CEO at Create Music Group (CMG) shares his thoughts on avoiding risk aversion, why passion trumps experience, what he thinks about the NFT craze, and how a very nonlinear path led him to founding one of the fastest-growing businesses in the country (#2 on the 2020 Inc…

Music

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Reformers [Episode 10]: Jonathan Strauss, Create Music Group
Reformers [Episode 10]: Jonathan Strauss, Create Music Group
Music

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Reformation Partners

·Oct 21, 2021

Reformers [Episode 9]: Chris Zarou, Visionary Music Group

The Founder & CEO at Visionary Music Group shares his thoughts on identifying and developing premier talent, driving competitiveness through gamification, and bartering as a means to bootstrapping. For our ninth episode of Reformers: The gritty details behind the world’s greatest bootstrap successes, we are excited to share our interview…

Music

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Reformers [Episode 9]: Chris Zarou, Visionary Music Group
Reformers [Episode 9]: Chris Zarou, Visionary Music Group
Music

7 min read


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Reformation Partners

·Aug 24, 2021

Reformers [Episode 8]: Andy Prochazka, Article

The Co-founder & COO at Article shares his thoughts on getting your foot in the door, questioning industry norms, seeking win-win outcomes in negotiations, and navigating the global supply chain during the pandemic. For our eighth episode of Reformers: The gritty details behind the world’s greatest bootstrap successes, we are…

Entrepreneurship

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Reformers [Episode 8]: Andy Prochazka, Article
Reformers [Episode 8]: Andy Prochazka, Article
Entrepreneurship

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Reformation Partners

·Jul 13, 2021

Reformers [Episode 7]: Michael Martocci, SwagUp

The founder & CEO at SwagUp shares his thoughts on optimizing your Cash Conversion Cycle, tracking efficiency metrics, and the need for founders to adapt their roles and responsibilities over time. For our seventh episode of Reformers: The gritty details behind the world’s greatest bootstrap successes, we are excited to…

Startup

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Reformers [Episode 7]: Michael Martocci, SwagUp
Reformers [Episode 7]: Michael Martocci, SwagUp
Startup

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Reformation Partners

·Mar 22, 2021

Reformers [Episode 6]: Alex Klokus, Gravity Blanket and Futurism

The Co-Founder of Gravity Blanket (acquired by Win Brands Group) and Futurism (acquired by Singularity University) shares his thoughts on owned media as a competitive advantage, transitioning from DTC to omni-channel, and what founders should know about the M&A process For our sixth episode of Reformers: The gritty details behind…

Entrepreneurship

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Reformers [Episode 6]: Alex Klokus, Gravity Blanket and Futurism
Reformers [Episode 6]: Alex Klokus, Gravity Blanket and Futurism
Entrepreneurship

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Reformation Partners

·Feb 12, 2021

Reformers [Episode 5]: Blaine Vess, Student Brands

The founder and former CEO at Student Brands (acquired by Barnes & Noble Education for $58.5M) shares his thoughts on the power of pivoting business models, M&A as an underrated growth tactic for startups, and why bootstrapped companies shouldn’t stray away from recruiters (despite the hefty bills) For our fifth…

Entrepreneurship

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Reformers [Episode 5]: Blaine Vess, Student Brands
Reformers [Episode 5]: Blaine Vess, Student Brands
Entrepreneurship

6 min read

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Founder & Managing Partner @ReformationVC. Previously @FirstMarkCap. @StanfordGSB. 🏀

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