How a Top Consumer VC Finds the Next Big Brand | Nicole Quinn

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders**, we sit down with Nicole Quinn, former investor at Lightspeed Venture Partners and (since recording) co-founder and Managing Partner of Connect Ventures, to talk about what it takes to spot the next generation of iconic consumer companies.During a decade at Lightspeed, Nicole co-led the consumer team and worked with companies including Calm, Cameo, Character.AI, Rothy’s, beehiiv, Hungryroot, Goop, and Lady Gaga’s Haus Labs. She has always helped lead investing at the intersection of technology, consumer behavior and entertainment.In this episode, we discuss:* What Nicole looks for before investing in a founder* Her investments in Calm, Cameo, Rothy’s and other breakout companies* What makes a consumer brand capable of becoming massive* Investing at the intersection of technology and culture* Her decade at Lightspeed Venture Partners* The growing connection between Hollywood, celebrities and venture capital* AI and the future of consumer technology* Advice for founders trying to build the next iconic companyA fascinating conversation about venture capital, consumer brands, technology, culture, and identifying the companies that could define the next generation.#NicoleQuinn #Lightspeed #VentureCapital #Startups #ConsumerTech #Investing #Entrepreneurship #LegendsNLeaders