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Men’s Style Lab announces $1.85M angel investment, launches new site
DES MOINES—With the biggest retail period of the year already underway, Men’s Style Lab has an extra reason to be cheery this holiday season. On Monday, the Des Moines-based concierge clothing company announced a total of $1.85 million in angel investment…
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10 people to grab coffee with if you’re new to the DSM startup community
While the Silicon Prairie may span across several states, include vastly different types of companies and entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds (and football rivalries), supportive communities are one factor that tie them all together. Whether you’re in Omaha or Des Moines, Kansas City or Cedar Rapids, you’ll find people who really care about helping their fellow…
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Derian Baugh: Provide the best experience for one before the masses
(Guest post by Derian Baugh) It’s been said that it takes money to make money, however, this begs the question: How do you make money if you don’t have any? There are several books and articles written on the subject of customer validation, grassroots marketing, lean startup principles and harnessing a business model that will…
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To accelerate or not to accelerate? Men’s Style Lab answers the question
(Guest post by Derian Baugh) When I first started my company I had no way to fully grasp all that is involved in getting a startup off the ground. I had no understanding of all the logistics and financial complexities that would be involved. I didn’t know how I was going to be able to…
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After gener8tor Men’s Style Lab returns to Iowa, continues to grow
It’s been a whirlwind couple of months for Des Moines ecommerce startup Men’s Style Lab. In late Dec. 2013, the company’s co-founder Derian Baugh learned he and CTO Aaron Hoffman had been accepted into gener8tor, a 12-week Madison, Wisc.-based accelerator…
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Trunk Club competitor enters Wisconsin’s gener8tor accelerator
On Dec. 26, Men’s Style Lab founder Derian Baugh got what he calls a “belated Christmas miracle.” He found out that his fledgling e-commerce startup had been accepted to gener8tor, a Madison, Wisc.-based accelerator he describes as extremely competitive. Of 385 applicants, Men’s Style Lab was chosen as one of five startups from across the…
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Iowa startup helps men “hit the reset button” on their wardrobe
After countless friends and family members came to Derian Baugh for fashion advice, he knew he might be on to something. And less than a year ago, Men’s Style Lab was born. The Des Moines-based startup ships clothing all across the country to men in need of a style upgrade. “It’s cool when you’re in…