Bill D'Alessandro
@BillDA
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Built & sold 8 DTC/SaaS companies. Pioneered the ecommerce aggregator model. Host the @acquanon podcast. Now acquiring pet brands @ FoodScience/Morgan Stanley.
Charlotte, NC
Joined July 2007
Here's my big personal news: Natural Dog Company has been acquired by FoodScience, a Morgan Stanley Capital Partners portfolio company! After 13 years, the journey that started with me quitting my job to go all-in on Elements Brands has officially come to an end. What started
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Super interesting opportunity for the right operator: $40M Amazon accelerator / agency finds itself distressed after losing their CEO abruptly. Need someone to step in as interim CEO to right the ship and recruit a new permanent CEO. Are any of my X followers the right person?
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Getting a ton of good feedback on this list - I tried to include stuff at all price points and a few things most folks haven't heard of.
It's time again for "Bill's Favorite Things 2025" - all the most awesome stuff I bought this year. 16 items made the cut this year, and many are on sale for Cyber Monday. Let's get into it! - Everyday Carry and Clothing - 🔪Gerber EAB Lite Folding Knife (50% off for Cyber
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It's time again for "Bill's Favorite Things 2025" - all the most awesome stuff I bought this year. 16 items made the cut this year, and many are on sale for Cyber Monday. Let's get into it! - Everyday Carry and Clothing - 🔪Gerber EAB Lite Folding Knife (50% off for Cyber
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@willroman @fortworthchris @zackkanter @ZBioticsCompany Bonus #2 - this is the 80/20 of skincare, if you're only going to do one thing for your skin (yes really) this is it It only costs ~$10 And it's not a brand https://t.co/GZ9aC90gVT
I've sold almost $100M of skincare products and worked in the industry for a decade. I'm about to tell you what actually works, and what's just marketing. The reality is there are very, very few ingredients that are supported by rigorous data. Most things help the temporary
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@willroman @fortworthchris @zackkanter @ZBioticsCompany OK here's two more bonus recommendations: Bonus #1 - Buy 2000 colored balls on Amazon and let your kids go absolutely nuts:
Buying 2,000 colored balls on Amazon seemed like a good idea in theory
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Tagging some of the founders who made the list: @willroman (Chisos founder) @fortworthchris (gifted me a Poncho shirt) @zackkanter (original recommender of the Gerber EAB) @ZBioticsCompany (geniuses)
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That's a wrap! If you liked this and appreciate thoughtful recommendations to make your life and business better, I'd really appreciate if you subscribed to my newsletter. I publish infrequently and try to drop value bombs when I do: https://t.co/LrHhEQuMXj See you next year!
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MERV-13 air filters are easily had on Amazon, I like the Nordic Pure or Filterbuy brands https://t.co/bNctVQZIPB
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Tirzepatide - you're going to need to talk to your doctor (don't pay an online pharmacy, any doc can prescribe, even your PCP) Here are the pain-free insulin needles I use:
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Here's my story of using ChatGPT with my raw blood test results with amazing results (including my Deep Research prompt):
I gave GPT-5 🩸Several years of bloodwork 🧬 my DNA / genome ⚖️ weight and body fat trends The report it spit out is so much more comprehensive than any opinion any doctor has ever given me, and will literally add yrs to my life. Personalized health is one of AI’s killer apps.
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Zbiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic (use my link below to save $20) https://t.co/yC28bUkZdY
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Here's $20 off of your first ZBiotics purchase! Drink ZBiotics before drinking and start tomorrow feeling fresh. Don't waste another day!
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Logitech Spotlight Presentation Remote https://t.co/a01QXFTiwQ
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GE LED Night Lights (27% off for Cyber Monday) https://t.co/6137sSj9MA
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Lutron Caseta Starter Kit w/ Diva Dimmer (25% off for Cyber Monday) https://t.co/TVJlCLyzw3
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Bodum Pavina 12oz Glasses (if these are sold out on Amazon, check Bodum's site) https://t.co/nzEdmrOzV4
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Bodum award winning pavina double wall glasses are mouth blown by expert artisans. Each piece is individually handmade and the double wall glass construction gives each glass thermal properties to...
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