The Playbook Behind Celebrity & Creator-Founded Brands: What Really Works - Scott Van den Berg

18/09/2025 17 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Gemma Monclus talks with Scott Van den Berg, founder of HotStart VC, whose team has worked on over 55 celebrity and creator-founded brands, including Feastables with MrBeast and The Honest Company with Jessica Alba.They unpack:How HotStart evaluates celebrity and creator-led brandsWhy some, like Skims and Fenty, endure while others fadeThe importance of celebrity–product fit, storytelling, and communityWhat it takes for a celebrity to be more than just a face on the packagingIf you’re curious about what makes celebrity-founded brands succeed and what causes them to flop, this episode is for you.

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