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Partner Path
Partner Path is a podcast exploring the venture capital and startup ecosystem through a younger perspective. We feature candid conversations with early-stage founders, operators, and emerging investors—offering insight into everything from sourcing and investment strategies to product execution and go-to-market lessons. Whether you’re an aspiring investor, founder, or just curious about VC, tune in for an inside look at the industry.
Partner Path
E7: A New Age of Restaurant Reviews with Judy and Eliot Frost (Beli)
In today's episode, we interview Judy and Eliot Fost, co-founders of Beli. Former investment analysts at McKinsey, their shared passion for food and exploration led them to create Beli, an innovative app. Beli allows users to organize restaurant lists, maps, and reviews, while also offering personalized recommendations based on their dining history. Join us as Judy and Eliot share insights on Beli as a social media platform, user acquisition, the product roadmap, competition, and their unique experience of working together as a married couple.
Episode Chapters:
- Mckinsey to Harvard Business School - 0:55
- Explaining Beli (App) - 4:12
- Beli as a Social Media Platform - 6:41
- Metrics and User Retention - 8:50
- User Acquisition - 11:00
- Monetization Strategy - 12:38
- Expansion Plan - 14:30
- Recommendations Based on Data- 16:22
- Competition - 19:05
- Content Creation - 20:40
- The Future of Beli - 21:57
- Experiences Around Food - 24:32
- Ending Questions - 27:50
As always, feel free to contact us at partnerpathpodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear ideas for content, guests, and overall feedback.