Ben Fischman's guest appearances

Ben Fischman

The IVY Podcast

Tim Urban

Sally Kohn

Donna Hicks

Keith Ferrazzi

Alex Guarnaschelli

Brian Grazer

Omid Safi

Jim Kwik

John Mackey

Gerard Adams

Naveen Jain

Wayne Chang

Eric Feng

Jeremy Liew

Leah Busque

OwlTail

Ben is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience launching and building successful companies, including Rue La La, one of the earliest players in the digital private sale space, and SmartBargains.com, the off-price e-commerce marketplace. Ben founded his first venture, LIDS Corporation, in 1993 as a junior at Boston University. He eventually sold the company in 2001. Ben was also the first entrepreneur-in-residence at General Catalyst Partners, a premier venture capital firm that invests in innovative, technology-based companies. In this illuminating discussion, Ben reveals the entrepreneurial tools necessary to pioneer revolutionary concepts across diverse industries and build companies that change the way people shop, think, and live. Please enjoy our conversation, with Ben Fischman. -- This episode of the IVY Podcast is brought to you by Instasleep.  Attaining quality sleep is key to a healthy lifestyle and vital in achieving success. Plenty of research has shown the indisputable benefits of getting a good night’s rest. InstaSleep is a drug-free quick melt sleep aid that is gluten-free, kosher and non-habit forming. They taste great, and help you fall asleep faster without “morning grogginess”. An indispensable travel essential for busy professionals, frequent travelers and jet-setters alike, InstaSleep helps counter jet lag and sleep deprivation caused by time zone changes.  IVY Podcast listeners get 18% off by using promo code IVYsleep at checkout on Amazon. Learn more on their website www.upgradeyoursleep.com. Upgrade your sleep and take on the day!

Ben is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience launching and building successful companies, including Rue La La, one of the earliest players in the digital private sale space, and <a href="http://SmartBargains.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SmartBargains.com</a>, the off-price e-commerce marketplace. Ben founded his first venture, LIDS Corporation, in 1993 as a junior at Boston University. He eventually sold the company in 2001. Ben was also the first entrepreneur-in-residence at General Catalyst Partners, a premier venture capital firm that invests in innovative, technology-based companies. In this illuminating discussion, Ben reveals the entrepreneurial tools necessary to pioneer revolutionary concepts across diverse industries and build companies that change the way people shop, think, and live. Please enjoy our conversation, with Ben Fischman. -- This episode of the IVY Podcast is brought to you by Instasleep.  Attaining quality sleep is key to a healthy lifestyle and vital in achieving success. Plenty of research has shown the indisputable benefits of getting a good night’s rest. <a href="http://www.upgradeyoursleep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">InstaSleep</a> is a drug-free quick melt sleep aid that is gluten-free, kosher and non-habit forming. They taste great, and help you fall asleep faster without “morning grogginess”. An indispensable travel essential for busy professionals, frequent travelers and jet-setters alike, InstaSleep helps counter jet lag and sleep deprivation caused by time zone changes. IVY Podcast listeners get 18% off by using promo code IVYsleep at checkout on Amazon. Learn more on their website <a href="http://www.upgradeyoursleep.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.upgradeyoursleep.com</a>. Upgrade your sleep and take on the day!

#56: How to Create a Great Brand & Culture to Build a Scalable Venture featuring the Founder of LAUNCH & CEO of M.Gemi, Ben Fischman