How Private Equity Approaches Ecommerce

Kloo cofounder Claudia Snoh shares how she and her Q-grader mother built a premium coffee concentrate brand, from soft launch strategies to vertical integration and building authentic brand connections.

Leon Hughes built his career around developing digital strategies for consumer brands. Now, he's passing on that knowledge as a partner at the London-based private equity firm, Piper, and the organizer of Shopify Geekmeets.To learn more about Piper and for show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/piper-private-equityFor video interviews, subscribe to the Shopify Masters YouTube channel.

Learn how two founders built the viral pickle brand Good Girl Snacks through heritage-inspired innovation and zero-cost marketing.Read more about Good Girl Snacks and show notes here. 

Julie Carty created LatchLight, a wearable light for breastfeeding mothers, with no prior design experience. She describes the product development process and when she felt confident to launch.To learn more about LatchLight and for show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/latchlight-product-designSubscribe to the Shopify Masters YouTube channel for video interviews.

Stoked Oats’ founder turned his morning oatmeal obsession into a multimillion-dollar CPG empire, while building a brand that fit his lifestyle—and not the other way around.For more on Stoked Oats and show notes click here. 

Hud Oberly is the indigenous founder and designer behind the clothing company Here’s 2 You. He crafted the brand around that belief that everyone is creative. Here's how he is sharing that message through clothing, events, and more.For more about Here's 2 You and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/heres-2-you-creativityWatch the video of this interview on the Shopify Masters YouTube channel.

Island Creek Oysters scaled into a premium seafood company and now ships to 46 states. CEO Chris Sherman shares scaling strategies and tips for any brand transitioning into ecommerce.For more on Island Creek Oysters and show notes click here. 

Learn how indigenous hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids built their empire through storytelling, from hand-selling merch to running a global brand.Watch the full video interview on YouTube here. For more on Snotty Nose Rez Kids and show notes click here. 

Heather Aiu and Rachael Leinaʻala Soares each put in just $2,000 to start their business, Aloha Collection. The company sells splash-proof bags designed for travelers, athletes and beach goers, in tropical prints. It is now distributed all over the world and the company has stores in Hawaii and California.For more about Aloha Collection and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/aloha-collection-resourcefulSubscribe to the Shopify Masters YouTube channel for more interviews.

Learn how Eighth Generation’s tribal ownership model and ethical artist partnerships created a thriving Native American lifestyle brand with global reach.Watch the full video interview on YouTube here. For more on Eighth Generation and show notes click here.