Josh Udashkin's guest appearances

Josh Udashkin

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

Loose Threads — Inside the new consumer economy

A Fork On The Road

Chris Morton

Nadia Boujarwah

Rachel Blumenthal

Max Levchin

Bob Kocher

Peter Pham

Peter Csathy

Rob Hayes

Mike Vernal

Ryan Sarver

Sean Rad

Lerer Hippeau

David Sze

Christa Quarles

Steve Schlafman

OwlTail

On the 22nd episode of the Loose Threads Podcast, a show about the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, I talk with Josh Udashkin, the founder of Raden, an emerging smart luggage company that marries the best of luggage, hardware and software into the ultimate toolkit for travel. Josh founded the company after he realized that there were few new and dominant entrants into the luggage space in almost 50 years, and bringing a younger and more modern perspective to the entrenched industry might be a crucial differentiator. We had a great talk about the challenges of integrating hardware and software; how Josh architected Raden is a true product company; how he decided on the right distribution strategy and moved far beyond a strictly direct to consumer business model; and how he’s planning to build the company for the long term. Josh was great to talk to because of his pragmatic and non idealistic approach to every part of Raden’s business. This was especially true about the company’s distribution strategy, where it took steps that were logical and didn’t worry about prevailing trends. As a result, Raden seems poised to grow over the long term rather than being yet another company that quickly rises and then quickly falls. We need more companies like that in this industry. — Show Notes — Raden https://raden.com/ Edited by George Drake Jr. — About Loose Threads — http://LooseThreads.com Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/buLQY9 Twitter: http://twitter.com/loosethreadsxyz The Loose Threads Podcast explores the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce. Hosted by Richie Siegel, an entrepreneur and writer, each episode features an in-depth conversation with one guest that spans a range of topics. The guests range from being fashion-focused to technology-focused to somewhere in between, but the unifying thread is always the rapid change facing the industry and how entrepreneurs are responding. You can listen to the podcast on any player of your choice, in addition to on http://LooseThreads.com

On the 22nd episode of the Loose Threads Podcast, a show about the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, I talk with Josh Udashkin, the founder of Raden, an emerging smart luggage company that marries the best of luggage, hardware and software into the ultimate toolkit for travel. Josh founded the company after he realized that there were few new and dominant entrants into the luggage space in almost 50 years, and bringing a younger and more modern perspective to the entrenched industry might be a crucial differentiator. We had a great talk about the challenges of integrating hardware and software; how Josh architected Raden is a true product company; how he decided on the right distribution strategy and moved far beyond a strictly direct to consumer business model; and how he’s planning to build the company for the long term. Josh was great to talk to because of his pragmatic and non idealistic approach to every part of Raden’s business. This was especially true about the company’s distribution strategy, where it took steps that were logical and didn’t worry about prevailing trends. As a result, Raden seems poised to grow over the long term rather than being yet another company that quickly rises and then quickly falls. We need more companies like that in this industry. — Show Notes — Raden <a href="https://raden.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://raden.com/</a> Edited by George Drake Jr. — About Loose Threads — <a href="http://LooseThreads.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://LooseThreads.com</a> Join the newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/buLQY9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/buLQY9</a> Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/loosethreadsxyz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/loosethreadsxyz</a> The Loose Threads Podcast explores the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce. Hosted by Richie Siegel, an entrepreneur and writer, each episode features an in-depth conversation with one guest that spans a range of topics. The guests range from being fashion-focused to technology-focused to somewhere in between, but the unifying thread is always the rapid change facing the industry and how entrepreneurs are responding. You can listen to the podcast on any player of your choice, in addition to on <a href="http://LooseThreads.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://LooseThreads.com</a>

Dusting off the Luggage Industry — with Josh Udashkin of Raden

Get ready!  This week's A Fork on the Road cuts the cord with Josh Udashkin from Raden.com, bringing you all the juicy details on their latest GPS-enabled, TSA-approved, customizable SMART LUGGAGE!  Learn all about making your trip a breeze with their self-weighing, phone-charging luggage!  We also go roadtripping with Janel Wood from Got-RV.com.  Hold on to your boots and leave the extra chargers at home!

Get ready! This week's A Fork on the Road cuts the cord with Josh Udashkin from <a href="http://Raden.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raden.com</a>, bringing you all the juicy details on their latest GPS-enabled, TSA-approved, customizable SMART LUGGAGE! Learn all about making your trip a breeze with their self-weighing, phone-charging luggage! We also go roadtripping with Janel Wood from <a href="http://Got-RV.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Got-RV.com</a>. Hold on to your boots and leave the extra chargers at home!

ROAD TRIP! RADEN Luggage's Josh Udashkin and GOT-RV

Josh Udashkin is the Founder and CEO @ Raden, essentially making the unsexy sexy with a design-forward app-connected piece of luggage that provides a superior end-to-end travel experience. Prior to founding Raden, Udashkin practiced law and did international development for Canadian shoe company, Aldo. To date, Raden have raised funds from our friends @ First Round Capital, Lerer Hippeau, Pritzker Group and many more incredible investors.     In Today’s Episode You Will Learn:  1.) How Josh came to found Raden and what the a-ha moment was for him? 2.) Why does Josh believe in the benefits of the dual approach to selling both being online and with physical retail stores? 3.) Why have we seen such innovation in the space in the last 30 years? The incumbents have said, they are bad at selling online, what are they doing wrong? What is Josh doing to optimise the process? 4.) Why is Josh bullish on omni-channel retail? What are the benefits? 5.) How are hardware products innovating on the hardware as a service model and integrating physical retail products with superior mobile experiences? 6.) What trends have we seen in investing in hardware products in the last 5 years or so? Why is hardware becoming more attractive an investment field? Items Mentioned In Today’s Episode:  Josh’s Fave Book: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE Josh’s Fave Blog: Business of Fashion  As always you can follow The Twenty Minute VC and Harry on Twitter here! If you would like to see a more colourful side to Harry with many a mojito session, you can follow him on Instagram here!   If you are looking to make your move into the world of VC or improve your investing skills,  Venture Capital Unlocked: Secrets of Silicon Valley Investing is a must! It is a 2 week crash course at Stanford run by Stanford Professional Development Centre and 500 Startups. You will learn the mechanics of all things Silicon Valley investing, check it out here.   The Twenty Minute VC is brought to you by Leesa. Lees is like the TOMS Shoes or Warby Parker of the mattress industry. Here are 3 reasons why they are the best place to get your new mattress: Leesa has done away with the awkward mattress showroom experience by allowing a fully online experience, shipping to your doorstep for free. Their 10 inch mattresses come in all sizes and is crafted with 3 unique layers o foam including2 inches of memory foam and 2 inches of really cool latex like foam design to keep you cool. All Leesa mattresses are made 100% in the US or UK and they give you a 100 night trial, to make sure the mattress is perfect for you. Go to leesa.com/VC and enter promo code VC75 to get $75 off!

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-udashkin-83a9b51a?trk=send_invitation_success_message_name&amp;goback=%2Enppvan_josh*5udashkin*583a9b51a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josh Udashkin</a> is the Founder and CEO @ <a href="https://www.raden.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raden</a>, essentially making the unsexy sexy with a design-forward app-connected piece of luggage that provides a superior end-to-end travel experience. Prior to founding Raden, Udashkin practiced law and did international development for Canadian shoe company, Aldo. To date, Raden have raised funds from our friends @ First Round Capital, Lerer Hippeau, Pritzker Group and many more incredible investors.     In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: 1.) How Josh came to found Raden and what the a-ha moment was for him? 2.) Why does Josh believe in the benefits of the dual approach to selling both being online and with physical retail stores? 3.) Why have we seen such innovation in the space in the last 30 years? The incumbents have said, they are bad at selling online, what are they doing wrong? What is Josh doing to optimise the process? 4.) Why is Josh bullish on omni-channel retail? What are the benefits? 5.) How are hardware products innovating on the hardware as a service model and integrating physical retail products with superior mobile experiences? 6.) What trends have we seen in investing in hardware products in the last 5 years or so? Why is hardware becoming more attractive an investment field? Items Mentioned In Today’s Episode:  Josh’s Fave Book: <a href="http://amzn.to/29jlTWw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE</a> Josh’s Fave Blog: <a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Business of Fashion</a> As always you can follow <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=5&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiJvvSDkdnJAhXF1RoKHScDDbgQFgg2MAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ftwentyminutevc%3Flang%3Den-gb&amp;usg=AFQjCNHcygppyqTNaiuOUOohQIk-Qg-1jQ&amp;sig2=9e1TPlGzfvKeoqsDfS2u-Q&amp;bvm=bv.109910813,d.d2s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Twenty Minute VC</a> and <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;ved=0ahUKEwj7sYiRkdnJAhWDqxoKHdr_BfEQFggfMAA&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fharrystebbings%3Flang%3Den-gb&amp;usg=AFQjCNH6KlmFwsIYJkOKRioQuLqGOR0U0w&amp;sig2=Vy0pyYGMg-z0QN61GR7Irw&amp;bvm=bv.109910813,d.d2s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harry</a> on Twitter here! If you would like to see a more colourful side to Harry with many a mojito session, you can <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiK3-qVntnJAhUDhhoKHbAvDRsQFggfMAA&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fhstebbings1996%2F&amp;usg=AFQjCNHtFYDxBhu0dYWDcFHs06UosnBKzQ&amp;sig2=zn8Xi3s7obc7PQxYfGshNg&amp;bvm=bv.109910813,d.d2s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">follow him on Instagram here!</a>   If you are looking to make your move into the world of VC or improve your investing skills,  <a href="http://500.vc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Venture Capital Unlocked: Secrets of Silicon Valley Investing</a> is a must! It is a 2 week crash course at Stanford run by Stanford Professional Development Centre and 500 Startups. You will learn the mechanics of all things Silicon Valley investing,<a href="http://500.vc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> check it out here.</a>   The Twenty Minute VC is brought to you by <a href="https://www.leesa.com/products/leesa-mattress?utm_source=the-twenty-minute-vc&amp;utm_medium=podcast-ad&amp;utm_campaign=the-twenty-minute-vc&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_term=general&amp;referrer=vc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leesa</a>. Lees is like the TOMS Shoes or Warby Parker of the mattress industry. Here are 3 reasons why they are the best place to get your new mattress: Leesa has done away with the awkward mattress showroom experience by allowing a fully online experience, shipping to your doorstep for free. Their 10 inch mattresses come in all sizes and is crafted with 3 unique layers o foam including2 inches of memory foam and 2 inches of really cool latex like foam design to keep you cool. All Leesa mattresses are made 100% in the US or UK and they give you a 100 night trial, to make sure the mattress is perfect for you. Go to <a href="https://www.leesa.com/products/leesa-mattress?utm_source=the-twenty-minute-vc&amp;utm_medium=podcast-ad&amp;utm_campaign=the-twenty-minute-vc&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_term=general&amp;referrer=vc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leesa.com/VC</a> and enter promo code VC75 to get $75 off!

20VC: Why Great VCs Know The Opportunity In Hardware, Physical Stores Will Not Disappear and The Importance of Consumer Brand with Josh Udashkin @ Raden