Why I invest in software, not stuff

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The creator leverages her established credibility from building Nasty Gal to offer unique insights into the software industry, framing it through a consumer-centric lens that resonates with a broad audience.

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The creator contrasts her past experience building a "stuff" business with her current focus on investing in software. She argues that software offers scalability and efficiency advantages over physical products, and that successful software businesses leverage consumer marketing principles like brand and storytelling.

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I spent a decade building ‘stuff.’ Now I invest in code. 💻✨ Stuff was heavy: inventory, supply chain, retail headaches. Software is light: scalable, global, sticky, and cost-efficient. But here’s the twist: I don’t just see ‘B2B SaaS’… I see consumer businesses. Choosing Asana vs. ClickUp isn’t just features — it’s brand, design, storytelling. That’s where my unfair advantage comes in. 👀