{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Startup CPG Podcast","title":"Investor Spotlight: Ryan Springer of Midnight Venture Partners","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/23164ef0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2777,"description":"In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Hannah Dittman welcomes Ryan Springer, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Midnight Venture Partners, for an in-depth conversation on the evolving world of CPG investing. Ryan shares his path into venture capital, insights gained from his early experiences in retail strategy, and the vision behind building Midnight Venture Partners.\n\nThe discussion covers strategies and viewpoints from Midnight Venture Partners, exploring how investment theses evolve to adapt to category dynamics, market factors, and shifting opportunities. Ryan also offers valuable perspective on founder-investor alignment, holding periods, and the critical traits—such as tenacity and grit—that set successful entrepreneurs apart.\n\nFrom navigating differentiation and defensibility to understanding consumer behavior shifts and new growth frontiers, this episode provides practical guidance for founders and industry professionals alike.\n\nListen now to gain actionable insights on scaling a CPG brand and building lasting investor partnerships.\nDon’t miss the chance to connect with investors and brands—secure your spot at fandf.startupcpg.com\n\nListen in as they share about:\nMidnight Venture Partners Overview\nHow Venture Capital Works\nInvestment Fundamentals\nFounder–Investor Alignment\nLessons from Fund I → Fund II\nDifferentiation & Defensibility in CPG\nConsumer Trends & Growth Channels\nFounder & Investor Perspectives\nAdvice for Founders & Aspiring Investors\n\nEpisode Links:\nWebsite:  https://midnightvp.com/\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-springer-466a02aa/ \n\nDon't forget to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this episode. For potential sponsorship opportunities or to join the Startup CPG community, visit http://www.startupcpg.com.\n\n\nShow Links:\n\nTranscripts of each episode are available on the Transistor platform that hosts our podcast here (click on the episode and toggle to “Transcript” at the top)\nJoin the Startup...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pMuUaMpWaAi3tfCEgC2OkLBVzokuLjLsIzwDIbGFqi4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMTFl/MTgxNTNlZTAwZjU1/ZmNmNWM1ZjkwMDg5/NTU4MS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}