James Reinhart – Lessons in Process Power – [Founder’s Field Guide, EP. 32]

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My guest today is James Reinhart, founder, and CEO of thredUP, an online thrift marketplace. thredUP’s online store is distinct in the way the company touches every product, processing every piece of clothing at their own facilities instead of focusing solely on being a marketplace connecting buyers and sellers. We talk about the competitive advantages of building processing plants from the ground up, how James turned thredUP from having negative gross margins to very strong unit economics, and the future of retail more broadly. I hope you enjoy this conversation with James Reinhart.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page</span> <a href= "https://www.joincolossus.com/episodes/6186525/reinhart-lessons-in-process-power"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><strong>-----</strong></p> <p><strong>This episode is brought to by</strong> <a href= "http://dell.com/en-us/work/shop/deals"><strong>Dell Technologies</strong></a><strong>. Dell Technologies and Windows can help you upgrade your business tech with its Small Business Month specials. Save up to 45% on PCs with Windows 10 Pro— plus business docks, monitors & more. To learn more, call a Dell Technologies Advisor at 877-ASK-DELL or check out the deals at</strong> <a href= "https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/deals"><strong>dell.com/en-us/work/shop/deals</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>-----</strong></p> <p><strong>This episode is brought to you by</strong> <a href= "http://eightsleep.com/patrick"><strong>Eight Sleep</strong></a><strong>. Eight Sleep's new Pod Pro Cover is the easiest and fastest way to sleep at your perfect temperature. Simply add the Pod Pro Cover to your current mattress and start sleeping as cool as 55°F or as hot as 110°F. To embrace the future of sleep and get $150 off your new mattress, go to</strong> <a href="https://www.eigh