What does it take to spot the next iconic consumer brand before the rest of the world catches on? Andrew Maxman leads venture and growth equity at Imaginary — the powerhouse VC fund backing today's biggest names in consumer including Glossier, SKIMS, The Row, and Reformation.

In this episode, Andrew walks us through his pivot from Goldman Sachs’ bond market into consumer investing — and how he instantly knew he’d found the perfect fit. He takes us behind the scenes to show what VCs really think when evaluating brands, the philosophies that guide his decisions, and the evolution of the consumer landscape from the golden age of DTC to today.

If you want an unfiltered look into how top investors evaluate founders, markets, and momentum — this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

Tune in and take a seat on the other side of the table.

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Driving Performance Season S3E4: Featuring Andrew Maxman, Partner at Imaginary