Jiake Liu
CEO of Outer, a DTC outdoor furniture company focused on eco-friendly and innovative designs.
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Jun 14, 2025 • 46min
The Labubu craze, retail employment shifts and headwinds in the home goods sector
Lee Mayer, Co-founder and CEO of Havenly Brands, Jiake Liu, Co-founder of Outer, and Nicole Chaloux-Pinette from Perigold join to discuss the Labubu doll craze and its impact on retail trends. They explore how viral collectibles are reshaping consumer behavior and driving resale markets. The conversation shifts to the retail employment landscape, highlighting significant job losses and challenges in the furniture sector amid a housing slump. Together, they share innovative strategies to adapt, engage customers, and thrive in today’s shifting market.
Jan 23, 2021 • 58min
Outer CEO Jiake Liu on standing out in DTC, go-to-market innovations, pitching at Remote Demo Day & more | E1165
Jiake Liu, CEO of Outer, shares insights on building a successful DTC outdoor furniture brand with eco-friendly designs. He discusses innovative marketing strategies like 'neighborhood showrooming' that enhance consumer experiences. Jiake also reflects on the pandemic's impact on business models and remote work efficiency. Additionally, he explores Shenzhen's transformation into a tech metropolis and the economic ties between the U.S. and China, weaving in personal anecdotes and a passion for entrepreneurship.
