{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/653afa2bab9fa2001294baa7/653afa31238f6100125e0321?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to create a 5,000 person waitlist for your DTC startup with pet care brand FABLE Co-Founder Sophie Bakalar","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/653afa2bab9fa2001294baa7/1699893762598-ec5dd7955182ca6f81bc6c16f08c14fe.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Joining me on the show today is Sophie Bakalar, co-founder of FABLE. </p><p>FABLE is a direct-to-consumer product innovation studio that solves real problems for pets and their humans through thoughtful, functional designs. The brand leverages the latest research in pet wellness, designing the most convenient, versatile, secure, and durable gear to help you appreciate every moment with your pet –inside and outside the home. </p><p>In this episode we’re chatting through lessons learned after spending time working in VC, what to do and what not to do when you’re pitching your startup idea, how she built a 5,000 person waiting list through thoughtful design and why you shouldn’t keep your idea a secret.</p><p><br></p><p>LINKS WE MENTION:</p><p><br></p><p>FABLE's <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/fablepets/\">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p>Female Startup Club's <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/femalestartupclub/\">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p>Doone's <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/dooneroisin/\">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p>In partnership with <a href=\"https://www.klaviyo.com/fsc\">Klaviyo</a>, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses.</p><p><br></p><p>Female Startup Club's <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIeqjd6tglzJ_jP2ZQkWYKQ\">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub\">Female Startup Club’s</a> Private Facebook Group</p><p><br></p><p>Say hello to Doone: <a href=\"mailto:hello@femalestartupclub.com\">hello@femalestartupclub.com</a></p>","author_name":"Female Startup Club"}