Musings From Deepak @ DSG Consumer Partners #97

Deepak Shahdadpuri
January 16, 2023

All things consumer & insurgent brands. What I am currently reading, thinking about, and reflecting upon. You can follow me on Twitter at @dishahdadpuri or follow DSGCP at @dsgcp.

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Annette Tan at CNA Luxury speaks to Lorin Winata, founder of DSGCP portfolio co Melati

Their wide-ranging conversation spans the history of the business, where she is today, and entry into the US market.

Meet the former venture capitalist turned girl boss of her own non-alcoholic drink start-up

For Lorin Winata, founder of Asia’s first non-alcoholic aperitif, the product is life.

VCs and founders still bullish on the Indonesia consumer opportunity

I was in Jakarta last week and moderated a panel at the Deal Street Asia conference on Thursday. It was a sold-out event with standing-room only. You could feel the energy and excitement as we start 2023. Panelists noted that Indonesia was not isolated from the global economic slowdown but was confident that the Indonesian consumer is resilient and has the appetite to spend. More in the DSA story.

Indonesian consumer brands have been resilient amid economic turmoil

Kopi Kenangan, Hypefast, and SATURDAYS saw meaningful revenue growth last year, said their founders.

Food Dive looks at some of the trends shaping F&B industry in their recent post.

7 trends shaping food and beverage in 2023

The year begins with a new focus on giving consumers what they want, from RTD cocktails to tech-enabled products to sustainability to better labeling.

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