In this episode of The brndBrief Podcast, Melinda Joseph, VP of Marketing & Communications at InVitro Capital, shares insights on how InVitro Capital functions as a venture studio, operating in the space between venture capital and private equity - with a focus on building startups in a capital-efficient way. Melinda discusses her role in marketing and brand positioning for both the venture studio and its portfolio companies.
Key points include:
📌 The venture studio model creates a "de-risked" approach to building startups with central resources, focusing on product validation before development.
📌 Marketing priorities include educating investors about the venture studio model and showcasing proof of concept through their first cohort of portfolio companies.
📌 Measuring marketing success involves tracking network growth, inquiry volume, portfolio traction metrics, and relationship development rather than traditional transactional metrics.
📌 AI integration is making startup development more efficient, enabling companies to build "faster, smarter, and cheaper" with a hybrid approach of AI tools and human expertise.
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