harass - v. to annoy or bother (someone) in a constant or repeated way
craving - n. a very strong desire for something
literally adv. used to stress that a statement or description is true and accurate even though it may be surprising
factor - n. something that helps produce or influence a result : one of the things that cause something to happen
out of the gate - expression at or from the beginning
shift - n. a change in position or direction
venture capital - n. money that is used to start a new business