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Close Call #14: Conversation with Raghav Agarwal, Founder and CEO of FireUp, the company bringing the first major innovation to cast iron cookware in over a century. Here’s what we dive into:
1️⃣ Raghav’s journey from completing an MBA at Oxford University to co-founding a company with a professor.
2️⃣ Dragons’ Den insights: Shooting the episode, crafting the high-energy pitch, and meeting the Dragons.
3️⃣ Building a *D2C brand* with a highly differentiated product and a personal story that resonates.
4️⃣ Lessons in supply chain management: Finding the right supplier or contract manufacturer to avoid disruptions.
5️⃣ The importance of *listening to your customers* to build loyalty, affection, and trust for a new brand.
6️⃣ Strategies for **pricing, product mix**, and scaling to a global consumer base.
7️⃣ How *trade shows and retailers* can help get your product in front of buyers. This episode is packed with actionable insights and lessons for **founders**, **D2C entrepreneurs**, and anyone interested in the art of building an innovative brand. 👉🏼 Buy Fireup here: https://www.fireupcookware.com/ **********************************************************
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