Brand investing
Brand investing
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Brand investing is crucial for long-term business success. Invest Like the Best featured Michael Duda, who stressed that marketing should be viewed as an investment rather than an expense. His firm, Bullish, supports entrepreneurs who value brand importance, highlighting that brands can drive superior returns [1].
Similarly, Kanyi Maqubela from Invest Like the Best echoed the significance of investing in a robust brand, noting that the durability of a brand can be one of a company's most resilient assets [2]. Eurie Kim also pointed out the importance of unit economics when investing in brands, especially in high-margin categories like beauty, to ensure there is enough margin to sustain marketing and customer service efforts [3].
The Power of Brands
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Invest Like the Best
In venture capital, as Naval Ravikant mentioned, individual branding often outweighs firm branding. Personal reputation and track record have become more valuable than the firm’s legacy, allowing investors to build unique and influential personal brands [4]. This insight aligns with Jason Lemkin's views on nurturing a brand for sustained deal flow in venture investing [5].
Overall, brands not only help differentiate companies but also provide a lasting competitive advantage and are fundamental to both consumer and investor appeal.