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Mac Conwell: Founders in crowded spaces should always pitch competition first

McKeever "Mac" Conwell II · #104 Dressd: Red Carpet or Red Ocean? · Mar 4, 2025 · at 22:23

During a debrief on Capri Wheaton's pitch for Dressed, Mac Conwell (RareBreed Ventures) shares pitching advice for founders entering crowded markets.

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“I tell founders in crowded spaces, always start with your competitive landscape. Because that's the only thing I'm gonna care about.”

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