Michael Phillips Moskowitz, founder of Bureau of Trade
Michael Phillips Moskowitz is the founder the Bureau of Trade, a luxury shopping portal that blends retail opportunities with style and cultural criticism. He was previously a senior communication designer at IDEO, and the co-founder of TODO Monthly (a lifestyle guide in San Francisco) and Gytha Mander (a designer menswear label acquired in 2006). Prior to publishing and fashion, he served on the research staff at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and the Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford.
How Stagnation — and Pivoting — Can Crush a Startup
Stagnation may warrant radical change, but ‘pivots’ are too often punts -- not thoughtful, strategic redirections. Rather than undertake drastic measures in haste, startups ought to consider a regimen of constant flux.
‘The Story of Stuff’ and How Startups are Heeding Its Message
Consumerism may have hit a highpoint in the last several decades, but these days the real opportunity resides in our closets. Here's a look at the rise of resale startups.
The Two Ps of Consumer Behavior: (Seeking) Pleasure and (Skirting) Pain
Too many startups develop products and services for ‘assumed’ wants and perceived needs. What about designing solutions for deeper desires?
What Retail Startups Can Learn From ‘The Daily Show’
While retail sites like Warby Parker and Mr Porter are successfully blending discovery with good design. They're missing one key ingredient: humor. Here's a case for why retail sites should be funny.
