Tag Archive for My First Moves

Fashion is all about insider status, but to truly innovate, these founders wanted to break away from the pack.

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How the Founder of Year & Day Made Millennials Love Tableware

by Stephanie Schomer • March 10, 2020 • 0 Comments

Kathryn Duryea didn’t want Ikea dishes, and she didn’t want fancy china. And she bet other people her age felt the same.

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How This Founder Raised Venture Capital — Before She Built Her Debut Product

by Stephanie Schomer • December 3, 2019 • 0 Comments

Interior designer Nicole Gibbons knew she could create a better interior paint brand. She also knew she couldn’t bootstrap the process.

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She Sold Botox in Beverly Hills. Now She's Changing the Industry's Face

by Stephanie Schomer • September 3, 2019 • 0 Comments

Nicci Levy wanted to create a better experience for women who got medical skincare treatments. Three years later, Alchemy 43 has locations on both coasts.

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She Was Rejected On Shark Tank. Then She Used That To Her Advantage.

by Stephanie Schomer • June 5, 2019 • 0 Comments

Melissa Butler knew her line of brightly colored lipsticks would be a hit. So when the beauty industry ignored her, she kept moving forward.

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This Founder Built a National Business By Helping Kids Get Into College

by Stephanie Schomer • April 18, 2019 • 0 Comments

Neha Gupta’s College Shortcuts helps kids and parents navigate the paperwork and stress of college admissions.

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When Their Investor Bailed, These Female Founders Launched Their Company Anyway

by Stephanie Schomer • March 12, 2019 • 0 Comments

Riawna Capri and Nikki Lee bootstrapped a single hair salon in Hollywood. When a client requested a braiding style, the stylists decided to ‘own’ the trend.