In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with entrepreneur, Cat Perez.
Cat and partner Marianna Di Regolo - Cat’s wife - co-founded Famm together, a platform that makes it easy to discover and support hundreds of LGBTQ+ owned brands and service providers.
Cat is the CEO of Famm and has 20 years of expertise in the product, design, and startup growth world where their focus was on creating impactful solutions. Previously, Cat co-founded a tech startup leading product and design to build the #1 private Affordable Care Act enrolment platform, which helped over 15 million people access affordable health coverage in the US. Cat’s passion lies in using design thinking to drive growth and innovation, particularly in the impact sector.
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Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
- [00:15] Famm is an LGBTQ+ platform for e-commerce discovery and storytelling through entrepreneur interviews.
- [01:26] Cat and Marianna emphasize values alignment and storytelling for deeper brand connections.
- [06:20] Clear boundaries in partnerships and effective communication are essential for success.
- [10:39] Setting work-life boundaries is crucial to prevent burnout and maintain relationships.
- [13:00] They prioritize community building and support over competition, aiming for visibility.
- [17:04] Cat acknowledges challenges for LGBTQ+ businesses yet expresses confidence in their resilience.
- [21:00] Growth pacing depends on resources; they aim to connect the community as a growth strategy.
- [24:27] Selling the business might be an option, but alignment with values is crucial.
- [25:51] Interested individuals can visit their website to learn more and sign up for the Famm Connect app.
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