Failure, heartbreak and kidnapping insurance: Jodie Fox talks Shoes of Prey and a life post-startup Entrepreneurs Angela Priestley 2 December 2019 Jodie Fox’s entrepreneurial book is not the typical one we’re used to hearing about. It’s as raw as it is practical, detailing the highs and lows.
The mainstream media sneers at success and revels in failure — and it feeds a culture of mediocrity Opinion Elaine Stead 31 October 2019 One of the greatest threats to our lifestyle, our economic success and our way of life is our almost religious commitment to a culture of mediocrity.
Why Warby Parker’s ‘buy a pair, give a pair’ initiative doesn’t sway customers Strategy Bri Williams 29 April 2019 “While customers certainly love the fact that we give back, at the end of the day, it's not a critical factor in deciding whether to buy a pair of glasses.”
Why did Shoes of Prey fail? Because it listened to customers Retail Bri Williams 18 March 2019 Shoe retailer Shoes of Prey toppled over like Bambi in heels last week. And no wonder, because the founders trusted what their customers told them.
“The kiss of death”: Investors in collapsed startup Shoes of Prey set to lose $35 million Startup News Dominic Powell 13 March 2019 Investors who poured over $35 million into once-promising fashion startup Shoes of Prey are likely to be left empty-handed
“We learnt the hard way”: Shoes of Prey collapses into liquidation, ending months of uncertainty Startup News Dominic Powell 12 March 2019 Australian fashion startup and former industry trailblazer Shoes of Prey has collapsed into liquidation, ending months of uncertainty.
