Episode Mentions
Economist Podcasts · Apr 29, 2026
Power ranges: AI faces supply crunch
“Acquired by Unilever but later sold, showing difficulties for direct-to-consumer brands”
AI Supply Chain ShortagesGPU Manufacturing BottlenecksData Center Construction Delays
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Frequency with Rick Jordan · Apr 23, 2026
Fake Coaches, Instagram Gurus, and Fast Money - Rick Jordan & Erik Huberman
“Portfolio company at Science Incubator where Huberman advised on marketing; became unicorn via viral video strategy”
Get-rich-quick schemes and fake coaching industryMarketing agency differentiation and competitive positioningOmnichannel marketing strategy and execution
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TBPN · Mar 27, 2026
How I Built and Sold SALT & STONE
“Referenced as example of successful D2C brand exit during the boom period”
CPG brand buildingD2C business modelProduct development strategy
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Adam Carolla Show · Mar 21, 2026
John Densmore + Michael Dubin (Carolla Classics)
“Michael Dubin founded this direct-to-consumer razor subscription service, disrupting traditional razor retail with affordable monthly delivery model”
Parking behavior as character indicatorDollar Shave Club business model and direct-to-consumer disruptionService animals and public access regulations
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Founder's Story · Feb 19, 2026
The $2.8B Brand Builder Explains Why Your Marketing Is Failing | Ep 311 with Bill Harper Co-Founder of BrandBossHQ
“Cited as early adopter of edgy humor in marketing for non-food products, demonstrating rapid growth through entertaining, narrative-driven advertising”
Storytelling in marketing and brand buildingEmotional decision-making in consumer behaviorPain-point vs. pleasure-based marketing psychology
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