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Overheard: Where Venture Meets Culture26. "How do we take the device out of divisiveness?"Phones... They’re with us through the best of times and the worst. Although times may have been simpler 20 years ago, our devices have certainly helped us simplify our busy lives. From walking your dog to paying your bills to ordering food, one or two clicks gets you pretty far on a phone or computer. And with that, we’ve also seen how one or two clicks can cause some damage. Listen in as JoJo, Rick, and Ryan dig into the ways our devices have helped us come together and divided us, some of our own tech hygiene, and our...2022-03-3137 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture23. "My Instagram feed is showing up in my mailbox”It’s that time of year when all of the things you want for the holidays are ✨ magically ✨ showing up in your feed every other post. And even though we’re all kinda used to our phones listening to us, it’s a little different when you start seeing these products in your snail mail. Listen in as JoJo, Ryan, and Jeff talk about how brands are leaning into direct mail and how Facebook and Apple’s privacy updates are changing up the DTC media mix. You already know, we gush over the famous Sears Christmas catalog from years ago. ...2021-12-2239 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture21. “The bedroom should only be for sleep and sex”Gone are the days where you just need a bed, pillow, and blanket to sleep. Now, night time routines are more complex and thoughtful than ever with sound machines, customized mattresses, special glasses, and more — creating an industry that’s worth over $80B. JoJo, Ryan, and Jeff lay it all on the bed to dive into sleep health, the brands winning in this space, and what a world would look like if sleep training continued into adulthood.A word from our portfolio: Calm is the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation with proven techniques designed to ease your...2021-08-1940 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture18. “If you’re a pandemic baby and you’ve been in quarantine your whole life... clap your hands” with Callie Christensen and Kelly Oriard of SlumberkinsPandemics and quarantine and kiddos, oh my! As the US passes the one-year mark since the COVID-19 quarantine began, we’re diving into the way this past year has impacted Generation C and their parents — the relationship with each other, new routines, emotional wellbeing, e-learning, and so much more. JoJo, Ryan, and Rick are joined by special guests, Callie Christensen and Kelly Oriard, co-founders and co-CEOs of Slumberkins to dish on the boogers and beauty of quarantine. A word from our portfolio: Slumberkins is a leading children’s brand promoting early emotional learning. Each of their c...2021-04-2649 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture15. "I'm giving up resolutions this year" with Mike Apostal of FactorIt’s January 28th aka nine days after January 19th aka the day most people are likely to give up on their New Year's Resolution. But in case you missed it, resolutions are out and wellbeing is in. JoJo, Jeff, and Ryan are joined by special guest, Mike Apostal, CEO of Factor, to talk about hitting the reset button, what brands can do to lean in, category shifts, and some of our biggest flops from past new year resolutions. A word from our portfolio: Factor delivers healthy meals to your door that are designed by dietitians and cre...2021-01-2854 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture13. "Don't make me laugh or I'll pee"All jokes aside (well, maybe not all jokes), it was about time to talk about the fourth trimester. Even though it’s become more talked about over the last year, it’s still an under-discussed and under-planned part of the prenatal and postnatal journey. On this real and hilarious episode, we brought in two special guests: Rick and Ryan’s better halves — Nilam and Steph — to chat with Jo about all of their different postpartum experiences. Grab a seat (and maybe a diaper) as we talk about things people don’t tell you about the fourth trimester and the white spaces...2020-10-2746 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture11. “The true sign of adulthood is having a separate face towel”What’s harder to resist? Touching a pimple or picking up your phone when it buzzes. The conversation around acne is moving away from hiding and moving toward highlighting. So, there are a lot of opportunities for brands, and consumers, to own it. Listen in as Jo sits down with Ryan and Rick to share their hate-hate relationship with acne and our thoughts on the changing world of skincare.Host: Joelle CosmasGuests: Ryan Sievert & Rick Desai \\ Ad \\Want to hear about the warmest outerwear in the universe? Let me tell you ab...2020-07-2942 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture9. "I just followed my vibrator on Instagram" with Alexandra Fine of DameDo you feel it? It’s a new wave of self-love. As the discussion and acceptance around sexual wellness evolves, we take on the taboo with special guest, Alexandra Fine, sexologist and CEO of Dame Products. Listen in as Al, Jo, Ryan, and Rick dive into the sexual wellness industry and talk pros, cons, and everything in-between. Host: Joelle CosmasGuests: Alexandra Fine, Ryan Sievert, and Rick Desai \\ Ad \\We all know a night out with friends after the exciting job promotion, marriage proposal, or first apartment is just what the doctor ordered. The...2020-05-1454 minOverheard: Where Venture Meets Culture6. "I'm less curious when I'm sober"Dry January or Dry 2020? With the Non-Alcoholic trend sweeping through, there are more and more people opting for an alternative to the social pastime. But what does "being sober" even mean? Listen in as the squad talks about companies that are showing up in the space and what they will need to do to win as a brand, the pressures that come with claiming to be sober and the new generation of non-drinkers. Just in time to wrap up your month of resolutions.Host: Joelle CosmasGuests: Rick Desai and Ryan Sievert\\ Ad \\...2020-01-2148 min