178. The Gen-Z Consumer, Real-Time Health Data, and Persistent Top Fund Returns (Cheryl Cheng)

Cheryl Cheng of Blue Run Ventures joins Nick to discuss The Gen-Z Consumer, Real-Time Health Data, and Persistent Top Fund Returns. In this episode, we cover:

• Cheryl's background in retail marketing and innovation while you were with Clorox and The Sharper Image.
• How did that lead to your career in venture?
• On your website it says, "WE HELP ENTREPRENEURS BUILD MAGICAL COMPANIES,"... how specifically do you help?
• Talk to me about about the Gen-Z folks... this is part of your focus at BRV... what are the high-level characteristics of this coveted consumer segment?
• Are founders adjusting their approach to tech to better serve this group?
• How the evolution of mobile apps and real time data has influenced the health and consumer industries?
• You recently spoke on a panel about acquisitions... can you talk a bit about what it takes to build a company that's well-positioned for an exit?
• Talk to me about Equity Summit coming up in January... what is it, what was the genesis and what are you hoping to accomplish?
• This year Prequin reported that BRV is one of the most consistently high performing firms in venture... I know that you've been at this for ten years now at Blue Run... what are some of the key factors that have led to your sustained success?
• I came across your recent article on succession planning and it had me a bit worried... are you planning leaving the industry anytime soon?