The Future of DTC: Funding Strategies and Using AI

from Shopify Masters · host Shuang Esther Shan, Shopify, Matthew Scanlon

Matthew Scanlan, co-founder of cashmere company Naadam, shares how his company started with a daring ride across the Gobi Desert and $2.5 million in cash. Matthew discusses the challenges of launching a direct-to-consumer brand in today’s market, including securing funding, managing cashflow, and leveraging AI.For more about Naadam and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/naadam-financingSubscribe to the Shopify Masters YouTube channel for video interviews. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

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Founder Matthew Scanlan shares why he’s still optimistic about funding consumer businesses through venture capital and alternative forms of debt.

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