Quality Swag Company

A company that offers unique, high-quality promotional items (swag) that people actually want to use, targeting businesses looking for better ways to reward employees or promote their brand.

Key points:

  • Focus on items people are excited to receive and use regularly
  • Target companies willing to pay more for higher-quality, memorable items
  • Differentiate from typical low-quality swag (pens, water bottles, t-shirts)

Product ideas:

  • Branded Polaroid cameras
  • Custom sneakers (e.g. Air Jordans)
  • Branded PS5 controllers or gaming consoles
  • High-end tech accessories (laptop video covers, screen cleaners)

Business model:

  • B2B sales to companies for conferences, employee rewards, VIP gifts
  • Potentially 5-10x higher pricing than standard swag items
  • Emphasize uniqueness and memorability to justify higher costs

Strategy:

  • Hire team to scout cool, trending products online
  • Customize or add branding to existing popular items
  • Focus on items that will be used in public, increasing brand visibility
  • Target high-value segments like tech companies or those with valuable VIP customers

Potential expansion:

  • Offer swag curation and management services for companies
  • Create limited edition or time-sensitive swag drops to drive excitement
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Steph Smith

Steph Smith is the host of the a16z podcast, focused on highlighting the most important trends within technology. Before joining Andreessen Horowitz, Steph led HubSpot's Creator Program, including their growing Podcast Network. She was also a writer for the Hustle.

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