Industry Voices

Welcome to "Industry Voices". Hosted by Gemma Monclús, this podcast dives into the most relevant conversations shaping consumer, culture, and venture.

Industry Voices is a business podcast hosted by Gemma Monclús, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Gemma Monclús hosts Industry Voices, a business show with 17 episodes published.

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  The Playbook Behind Celebrity & Creator-Founded Brands: What Really Works - Scott Van den Berg

  Sep 18, 202517 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Gemma Monclus talks with Scott Van den Berg, founder of HotStart VC, whose team has worked on over 55 celebrity and creator-founded brands, including Feastables with MrBeast and The Honest Company with Jessica Alba.</p><p>They unpack:</p><p>How HotStart evaluates celebrity and creator-led brands</p><p>Why some, like Skims and Fenty, endure while others fade</p><p>The importance of celebrity–product fit, storytelling, and community</p><p>What it takes for a celebrity to be more than just a face on the packaging</p><p>If you’re curious about what makes celebrity...

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  How to Spot White Space in Consumer: The Investor’s Playbook for 2025 - Anne Kurtz

  Aug 14, 202515 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Gemma Monclus talks with Anne Kurtz, early-stage investor, brand strategist, and expert at spotting untapped opportunities in consumer — about how to identify real white space in the market and back brands with staying power.</p><p><br></p><p>They unpack:</p>How to spot consumer opportunities before they hit mainstream awarenessThe difference between being early… and being too earlyWhy “unsexy” categories like elder care and postpartum health are ripe for innovationHow investors can avoid chasing hype and instead build conviction around lasting brandsThe role of capital, branding, and timing in determining which ideas scale<p><br></p><...

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  Why Venture Funds Need to Reimagine Content Strategy to Win - Elena Popovici

  Aug 6, 202513 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Gemma Monclus talks with Elena Popovici; growth strategist, ecosystem builder, and advisor to VC funds and underrepresented founders, about why content is no longer a nice-to-have, but a strategic edge in venture capital.</p><p>They unpack:</p>How content has shifted from a marketing tool to core infrastructure inside forward-thinking fundsWhy funds that act like media brands are winning the trust of top founders and LPsWhat separates content that resonates from generic “thought leadership”How strong positioning, storytelling, and community-first strategies can shape the perception of a fund long before a pitchReal examples of content-led grow...

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  From Ritual to Retail: Building Banu & Lessons from Sephora Accelerate - Roz Samimi

  Jul 23, 202515 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Gemma Monclus talks with Roz Samimi, founder of Banu and part of the Sephora Accelerate 2024 cohort, about building an acne care brand that treats people, not just pimples.</p><p>They unpack:</p><p>Why acne, a condition affecting over 50 million Americans, is still underserved despite the category’s projected $17B market size</p><p>How Banu is formulating with intention, prioritizing ingredient rigor, clinical testing across all skin tones, and emotional clarity</p><p>What it means to design acne care for adults, not only adolescents, and why so many legacy brands still miss the ma...

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  Single-Round Pre-Seed, A Smarter Bet for UK VC? - Kiran Mehta

  Jul 10, 202511 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Gemma Monclus talks with Kiran Mehta, a former VC turned operator, about a contrarian approach to early-stage investing: single check funds that invest once and never follow on.</p><p>They unpack:</p>Why the traditional VC logic of follow-on investments might be flawedHow single check funds can reduce signaling risk and align interests better between founders and investorsThe cultural and market differences between UK and US venture ecosystems, especially regarding exit sizes and founder secondariesThe challenges founders face with multi-round investors and the importance of clear capital strategiesKey disciplines needed to make single check fund...

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