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The Safari

The Safari is a guided tour around the retail, brand and consumer landscape. We interview the brightest and most innovative industry leaders who share how they are shaping and evolving the industry in the years to come. Guests come from all corners of the industry from retail, beauty, fashion, CPG, academia, agencies, real estate, investing and more. At Traub we have the privilege of working broadly across these numerous fields and collaborating with these talented leaders.

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30:07

The New Media Entrepreneur: Suzy’s, Matt Britton

The Safari ·

2020/09/22

Matt Britton is the Founder and CEO of Suzy, a real-time consumer intelligence platform connecting directly to brand audiences. Throughout his career, he has consulted for over half of the Fortune 500 and has had a unique ability to connect the dots between the new consumer culture of today and the business trends of tomorrow. We talk about: how Suzy shapes ideas to resonate with consumers, modernizing the market research industry, strategies to create meaningful insights for consumers, the industry

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35:11

The Brand Builder: Red Antler’s, Emily Heyward

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2020/06/23

Emily Heyward is the Co-Founder and Chief Branding Officer of Red Antler, a leading branding and marketing firm focused on early-stage ventures. Throughout her career, she has helped create, launch, and build devoted fan followings for some of the most beloved consumer brands, such as Allbirds and Casper. In her book, Obsessed, Emily takes readers behind the scenes of the creation process and outlines her principles of what it takes to launch highly coveted brands. We talk about: why people should

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51:55

Visions Into the Future: CallisonRTKL’s, Paul Conder...

The Safari ·

2020/06/16

CallisonRTKL is a leading global architecture, planning and design firm focused on cross-pollinating ideas and delivering quality at all levels in all places. CallisonRTKL’s VP and Global Services Lead of Customer Experience, Paul Conder, and Associate Vice President of CX Innovation and Insight, Lily Olsson, join us to discuss our joint project “Visions Into the Future”. We talk about: pre and post pandemic attitudes across industries, how brands can bolster their services to increase the

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38:06

The Big Bank: JP Morgan’s, Erik Oken

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2020/06/13

Erik Oken is the global head of retail and consumer investment banking at J.P Morgan. Throughout his expansive career at the firm, he has been dedicated to growing companies in the consumer goods, food and beverage, and luxury sectors in ways that not only help them excel, but also adapt to and anticipate the ever changing retail landscape. We talk about: the need to transform the food system, the acceleration of the retail landscape, the enabling nature of technology, the importance to marry

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34:34

The Artisan's CEO: Pura Vida’s, Griffin Thall

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2020/06/02

Griffin Thall and his Co-Founder Paul Goodman founded Pura Vida after a trip to Costa Rica and an encounter with two artisan bracelet makers inspired them to create a charitable jewelry and accessories brand that showcases local craftsmen. Over the last few years, they have partnered with more than 175 charities around the world to donate nearly $2.4 million to causes their consumers care about. We talk about: the brand’s all-inclusive marketing strategy centered on creating meaningful connections,

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37:52

The Massage On-Demand: Zeel’s, Samer Hamadeh

The Safari ·

2020/05/26

Samer Hamadeh is the Founder and CEO of Zeel, the on-demand massage company that connects people with licensed massage therapists who provide massages at home, in hotels, or at the workplace. Since launching Zeel in 2012, Samer has channeled his impressive entrepreneurial background into building a wellness platform that not only addresses our aches and pains, but also explores the possibilities of how wellness can evolve in the digital age. We talk about: ways to build trust with both consumers and

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30:09

From Finance to Fashion: Scanlan Theodore’s, Sarah Blank

The Safari ·

2020/05/19

Sarah Blank is the Co-CEO of Scanlan Theodore in the United States, an Australian women’s fashion and accessories brand offering a range of ready-to-wear, handbags, and footwear focused on modern elegance, timeless, and versatile designs. Sarah and her Co-Founder, Melinda Robertson, began their journey with the brand as consumers who loved the products and saw an opportunity to grow the brand internationally. We talk about: pivoting from a career in finance to fashion, how retail stores could be

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33:02

Buying Low-Tops, Selling High-Tops: Stock X’s, Deena...

The Safari ·

2020/05/12

Deena Bahri is the Chief Marketing Officer of Stock X, the online marketplace that has turned resales of consumer goods into highly valued business by creating a ‘stock market of things.’ Since its creation, Stock X has skyrocketed from being a young startup to a beloved brand for customers who want to buy, sell and discover products they covet. We talk about: the convergence between the contenders and the incumbents, Stock X’s concept of the initial product offering (IPO), the cultural marketing

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37:12

The Auctioneer: Doyle’s CEO and Vice Chairman, Laura...

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2020/05/05

Laura Doyle is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Doyle Auction House, one of the world’s foremost auctioneers and appraisers of fine art, jewelry, furniture, decorations, rare books, and a variety of specialty categories. Following in her father’s footsteps, Laura has been deeply ingrained in the auction world since her youth and now assumes the lead in a digital age. We talk about: the auction house’s role in the discovery and education for both buyers and dealers, the commitment to personal touch,

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35:56

The Media Mind, Author, and Globetrotter: Hearst’s,...

The Safari ·

2020/04/09

Michael Clinton is the Senior Media Advisor to the CEO of The Hearst Corporation, a leading global media company with assets which span from television networks and magazines to newspapers and emerging digital entertainment companies. Throughout his 40-year career in this space, Michael has brought ongoing leadership and critical knowledge to the media industry and continues to align the business with the ways consumers consume quality content today. We talk about: how the media industry is adapting

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32:35

Brands x Better: Knot Standard’s CEO, John Ballay,...

The Safari ·

2020/04/03

John Ballay, the CEO of Knot Standard, Melissa Mash, the Founder and CEO of Dagne Dover, and Nate Checketts, the CEO and Co-Founder of Rhone recently started an initiative called Brands x Better, a group of 27 brands that are united in an effort to raise awareness and funds for various charities that are helping the COVID-19 crisis. We talk about: how the digitally native leaders and the fashion industry as a whole are reacting to the crisis, the changes and innovation that will emerge from this

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35:14

The Nomadic Retailer: Cynthia Rowley’s CEO, Allie Egan

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2020/03/24

Allie Egan is the CEO of Cynthia Rowley, a leading global lifestyle brand built on the philosophy that fashion should be an adventure. Since joining Cynthia Rowley, Allie has not only headed the brand’s switch to becoming digital-first through e-commerce, retail, and wholesale, but has also carried over the spontaneous spirit of the brand via innovative approaches to sustainability, marketing, and consumer experiences. We talk about: the power of technology and a digital-first approach within the

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34:46

Crisis Management 101

The Safari ·

2020/03/19

We all are thinking through how we are going to manage the coming weeks and months. I for one turned to a group of my closest friends and advisors, who happen to also be colleagues and experts in crisis management. The conversation I had was so compelling that I decided to have it a second time but this time recorded. Blly Susman is one of the leading financial minds in the consumer investment banking world; Geoff Lurie is the President of Traub and serial optimization CEO and leader and former CEO

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44:31

The Green Beauty Chemist: Tata Harper Skincare’s,...

The Safari ·

2020/03/17

Tata Harper is the Founder of her beauty brand Tata Harper Skincare, a line of natural products merging nature’s botanicals and technology from around the globe to create multi-purpose and multifunctional products that never compromise on luxury. Since launching 10 years ago, Tata has become a leader in not only the beauty industry, but also the consumer lifestyle space. We talk about: the development of her products’ formulas, the importance of rituals in her vision for her brand, the technology

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29:22

The ‘Cereal’ Entrepreneur: Magic Spoon’s, Gabi Lewis

The Safari ·

2020/02/25

Gabi Lewis is the CEO and Co-Founder of Magic Spoon, the DTC brand upgrading cereals you know and love from your childhood for the modern consumer. Just 10 months into its business, Magic Spoon has reinvented the cereal aisle by masterfully threading the needle between healthy ingredients and colorful, exciting brand marketing. We talk about: the similarities and differences of building EXO vs. Magic Spoon, recipe iterations to create healthier cereal, the evolution of the brand with the consumer,

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35:00

The Custom Menswear Creator: Knot Standard's, John...

The Safari ·

2020/02/18

John Ballay is the CEO and Co-Founder of Knot Standard, the custom menswear brand known for its tailor made suits. Since it’s conception, Knot Standard’s solution-based brand and strong curation of product has helped it create an impressive global following. We talk about: growing the stickiness of the customer, the influence of hospitality throughout the customer journey, his strategy behind brand partnerships, the brands he admires, and more. Interviewed by Mortimer Singer.

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41:40

The Millennial Brand Builder: Recess’, Benjamin Witte

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2020/02/04

Benjamin Witte is the Founder of Recess, a beverage brand and a burgeoning media company on a mission to awaken creativity in all of us. Since 2018, the internet-born retailer has generated an incredible amount of buzz by designing a collection of beverages aimed to help people feel balanced, centered and inspired. We talk about: the idea behind “taking a recess”, his approach to content creation and consumer experiences, the creation of the brand identity and design, the potential of the CBD

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29:46

The Growth Equity Investor: Alliance Consumer...

The Safari ·

2020/01/28

Julian Steinberg is the Co-Founder of Alliance Consumer Growth. Since 2011, he and his colleagues have built ACG into one of the leading consumer growth investment funds in the United States. They have invested in many household names ranging from Harry’s Shaving, Tata Harper, Shake Shack, Clio, Lola, BarkTHINS, and most recently Hershel. We talk about: his strategy of investing, shifts in consumer behaviors that are influencing today’s brands, how the digital and physical intersect, sectors that

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44:56

The Digital Native CEO, Nadaam’s Matt Scanlan

The Safari ·

2020/01/24

Matt Scanlan is the founder and CEO of Naadam, a digital native Cashmere company that works directly with herders to create high quality and sustainable knitwear. His approach to building brands that are rooted in understanding consumer psychology has made the companies he leads both highly sought-after and exciting. We talk about: the creation of Naadam, his partnership with Thakoon and Arielle Charnas of Something Navy, the importance of forming brands that reflect consumer identities, the process

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37:51

The Sustainable Denim CEO: DL1961’s, Zahra Ahmed

The Safari ·

2020/01/14

Zahra Ahmed is the CEO of DL1961, a sustainable denim brand on a mission to create jeans for the next generation. Centered on the idea of merging technology and mindfully-made products, DL1961 offers jeans using premium materials and innovative fibers alongside the most efficient production methods to ensure a product that looks good also does better for the environment. As a result, DL1961 is one of the fastest rising denim brands today. We talk about: the creation of the DL1961 family business,

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