What metrics matter for ecommerce brands today? We asked Richard Kestenbaum, a New-York based investment banker and co-founder of Triangle Capital who has spent the last 20 years working with consumer facing brands. Kestenbaum brings a tremendous wealth of knowledge and experience  — from fashion, apparel, and beauty, to pet retail and subscriptions. A regular contributor to Forbes business blog, Kestenbaum shares the latest ecommerce trends, technology, and metrics you should be aware of whether you are just starting out, or leading a high-growth enterprise. 
Some topics we discuss:
Metrics and key indicators used to determine whether a business is performing well or not.

The rapid rise of the subscription economy and what the future holds for subscription brands. 
Why certain subscription verticals are performing better than others.

How AI has influenced retail and the future of machine learning commerce. 

Omnichannel vs. Omniretail and the rise of “anywhere” commerce.
The top challenges facing retailers in commerce today, the latest trends and technologies shaping the marketplace. 

Guest bio:
Richard Kestenbaum has been an investment banker for over 40 years and founded New York based Triangle Capital in 2003. Since then he has developed a long and successful track-record completing transactions for clients in consumer-facing businesses. With a focus on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising, Kestenbaum shares his knowledge and experience regularly on a blog about consumers and trends hosted by Forbes.com. 
Links and resources:

Forbes
Triangle Capital
The new omniretail: Getting to anywhere commerce
Beyond the Product 

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