Why Dollar Shave Club Co-Founder Michael Dubin No Longer Believes in DTC

Posted April 4th, 2021 by Brahm Canzer & filed under Company Analysis, Financial analysis, Growth & Valuation, Industry Analysis, Management Issues, Personal Finance.

Description: Dubin says the startup world has changed since he launched his men’s grooming brand 10 years ago. Here’s his advice for today’s founders.

Source: INC.com

Date: Mar 31, 2021

Link: https://www.inc.com/cameron-albert-deitch/michael-dubin-dollar-shave-club-lessons-ecommerce.html?utm_source=incthismorning

Questions for discussion:

Why does Michael Dubin no longer believe in the DTC model that made him a success?
What else does he have to say to managers about corporate responsibility?
How would you justify the valuation paid for Dollar Shave Club?