55. Nick Green, CEO of Thrive Market

Today I'm joined by Nick Green, CEO of Thrive Market.    In this episode, we discuss:    Thrive's business model that's been described as Costco meets Whole Foods.  The importance of increasing access to healthy, high-quality foods.  How Nick was able to raise $250M after getting turned down by countless investors.  Why he says the company is just getting started.    About Nick   Nick Green is the co-founder and CEO of Thrive Market, an online market on a mission to make healthy living easy and accessible for every budget, lifestyle, and geography. For $60/year, Thrive Market members save 25% or more on a curated catalog of the world's highest quality healthy and sustainable food, home, and beauty products. Each paid membership also sponsors a free one for a family in need and enables Thrive Market to ship every member order using carbon-neutral shipping from its zero-waste fulfillment centers. Since its inception in 2015, Thrive Market has grown to a community of over 800,000 paid members, each committed to the health and wellbeing of their families but also united around a vision for a healthier and more sustainable world.    More from Fitt Insider    Fitt Insider is a weekly newsletter and podcast about the business of fitness and wellness.    From product launches and funding news to game-changing innovation, Fitt Insider provides listeners with insights and analysis on this ever-evolving industry.    Join your peers and colleagues from companies like Equinox, Apple, Peloton, Goldman Sachs, Nike, and ClassPass by subscribing.   Website:  http://insider.fitt.co