To create Rodial, Maria Hatzistefanis threw herself into a crash course on beauty manufacturing.
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‘Fast’ Furniture? This Founder Spent Years Forming Her Business Idea — and Launched When the Timing Was Right
To create her on-demand furniture company, The Inside, Christiane Lemieux fused cutting-edge technology with the famously slow-moving interiors industry.
How Birchbox CEO Katia Beauchamp Evolved Along With Her Brand
A new partnership with Walgreens is the company’s latest play for continued success.
Don’t Know How to Reach Gen Z? Just Ask Beautycon.
CEO Moj Mahdara is helping brands across industries connect with the next generation of consumers.
How Getting Laid Off Empowered This Entrepreneur to Start Her Own Award-Winning Marketing Agency
Katie Witkin co-founded AGW Group after working at two traditional agencies — and identifying the opportunities they were overlooking.
How A Job Listing Earned This Jewelry Entrepreneur a Business Advisor — and Friend
Stone and Strand founder Nadine McCarthy Kahane found a mentor so valuable, she brought her on as a formal advisor.
This Founder Ditched Investment Banking to Help New Moms — And All Women — Feel Confident
Shamanth Pereira was a young mom who struggled to regain confidence in her body after giving birth. So she built her own solution and launched Invisibelly leggings.
How a Coworking Space Helped These Founders Find a Valuable Support System
The founders of Clare and Material have become invaluable allies as they build their respective businesses — all thanks to neighboring offices.
A Good Accountant is Key To a Good Franchise Operation. Here’s How to Find One.
Three experts share tips for getting the most out of your CPA.
Good American Founder Emma Grede Gets Honest With Her Customers
The key to good customer service? Frank, honest communication — even when the truth hurts.