Marc Hudson

EIR and Advisor @BambooDetroit. Co-founder @RocketFiber. Board at @ESD_Detroit and @LS_Networks. Detroit. Spartan.

[Amanda Lewan @Amanda_Jenn]

Bamboo #3 is coming soon!

Thrilled to transition this beautiful building designed by @synecdochedesig into community space, and to join an already vibrant entrepreneurship & innovation community in Ann Arbor.

https://t.co/PZIVWWPxPA

[Crain's Detroit Business @crainsdetroit]

Co-working business Bamboo expanding into Ann Arbor https://t.co/pHvNUKC0b4

[Marc Hudson @MarcDHudson]

@RohunJauhar @REconveneLA See ya there Rohun!

[Autobooks @Autobooks_]

Autobooks Announces $50M Series C Led by Macquarie Capital https://t.co/I3f2YvgI8Z

[Marc Hudson @MarcDHudson]

@BenMillerise Last comment: value-add aside, my main view is that far too many funds that do not have any unique insights, which can often be developed by having some type of industry / segment / category expertise. That might have been ok during an all-time bull market...

[Marc Hudson @MarcDHudson]

@BenMillerise Two non-public examples: 1) Insur / proptech startup in my area took a check from a VC background and helped broker a massive customer deal with an LP.

2) A former colleague partnered with a VC who helped setup a long term exclusive deal with an entire customer segment.

[Marc Hudson @MarcDHudson]

@BenMillerise Yep, but still should be more value-add than the additional cost--otherwise why take the deal.

I think this works mostly in moderately aggregated industries. Too much aggregation (e.g. auto) = slow / territorial- LPs. Too little aggregation (e.g. fine dining) = not enough LPs.

[Marc Hudson @MarcDHudson]

@BenMillerise Next time I'm using a non-real estate example so you can't debunk so easily ;)

[Marc Hudson @MarcDHudson]

@BenMillerise Example: Bringing customers onto your cap table can be an incredibly strong moat, but is complicated. RET / Fifth Wall rolled up most of the largest multifamily operators in the U.S. as LPs and then backed Smart Rent from early stage to unicorn in four years.

[Marc Hudson @MarcDHudson]

@BenMillerise When possible, totally agree. The value prop has to be tremendous otherwise do the math on CAC and get to work. But if you are raising anyway, it can be extremely beneficial to pick the right backer.

[Marc Hudson @MarcDHudson]

@bigseido Sounds like you weren't flying private with an NBA team this time? Chivalry is indeed alive and well.

[Doner @doner_agency]

When the motor stops, the spirit continues. #staysafedetroit

[Marc Hudson @MarcDHudson]

@CongregationDet Already spending my mornings and evenings here, with @Amanda_Jenn, in my mind :)

[Marc Hudson @MarcDHudson]

It's grow time! Bamboo coming to Royal Oak in 2020. Like any good entrepreneurship story, many bumps along the way but the @BambooDetroit team never gave up.

https://t.co/gz9ASvDRMp

https://t.co/KH4xMsBudy

[Marc Hudson @MarcDHudson]

Over a year in the making, today is a huge day for businesses throughout Southeast Michigan that rely on connectivity to thrive and grow. @sprintbusiness and @RocketFiber teaming up to make bring faster, friendlier internet to the entire region. https://t.co/Xe1nwDSLXY

[Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons]

Explore the studio space.

@RocketFiber is the official internet and network services partner for the Pistons and the new state-of-the-art Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center. Join us for quick look.

[Marc Hudson @MarcDHudson]

Unbelievably excited to announce our partnership with the @DetroitPistons! So glad to have them back home in Detroit with their new headquarters in New Center powered by @RocketFiber https://t.co/WqAfamWcSz

[Rocket Fiber @RocketFiber]

Being headquartered in downtown Detroit provides so many opportunities to grow. Whether it's running a successful business or building a career, the key is to listen and be willing to adapt. #Growth #WorkingInDetroit #ITJobs #ITCareers

[Amanda Lewan @Amanda_Jenn]

Our startup family keeps popping up in @crainsdetroit 😍
@tapankataria
@MarcDHudson
@govani
@dugsong
@mwheat14
#startupdetroit #givefirst #community