Tag: Female Entrepreneur
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Meet USC alum Emmy Rener, Founder Sophisticated Spreads
Tell us about your company: We are a charcuterie board company based in Los Angeles, focused on creating bespoke grazing tables and artisanal cheeseboards with the highest quality and locally sourced ingredients. What inspired you to start your business? During a gap year after high school, I decided to turn my passion for cheese and…
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Meet Rutgers alum Katya Eckert, Founder of A DOMANI
Tell us about your company: A DOMANI makes luxury sleepwear for when your internal thermostat needs extra love. Super soft, cooling, and soothing on sensitized skin. Made for rest when rest matters most. What inspired you to start your business? I started A DOMANI after postpartum night sweats ruined my sleep. When my mom was…
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Meet ASU and NYU alum Andrea Huspeni, Founder of This Dog’s Life
Tell us about your company: At This Dog’s Life, we’re building the category leader in biotics-driven dog wellness. Our near-term focus is oral care with our first portfolio brand, Bye Bye Dog Breath, built to lead the $2B category by targeting periodontal disease — the #1 health issue in dogs – at the root cause,…
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Meet UCSB alum Daphne Subar, Founder of Subarzsweets
Tell us about your company: Subarzsweets specializes in making gifting meaningful and intentional again. We ship a beautifully curated box of delicious Subarz (a cross between a cookie and biscotti) anywhere in the United States accompanied by a handwritten note. What inspired you to start your business? My three daughters inspired and challenged me to…
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Meet Northwestern alum Lynette Kruk, Founder of LIXMIX
Tell us about your company: LIXMIX is a premium ready-to-drink espresso brand inspired by global travel, petite desserts, and the joy of small indulgences. We create bold, dessert-inspired coffee flavors like Strawberry Kiss and Dulce de Leche in sleek petite cans designed to feel playful, elevated, and effortlessly chic. Our mission is to bring café-level…
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Meet USC alum Tanya Gonzalez, Founder EAUSO VERT
Tell us about your company: EAUSO VERT is a female and Latin-owned luxury fragrance brand developing clean yet complex perfumery for the next generation of scent enthusiasts—fragrance lovers seeking well-layered creations that are cruelty-free, transparent, and able to fit seamlessly into their collection regardless of gender. What inspired you to start your business? The lack…
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Meet USC alum Naecha Roberts, Founder of Barlou
Tell us about your company: BarLou is a self-care fragrance brand that celebrates who you are as you evolve in motion. Rooted in scent, sound, and storytelling, each product invites you to play, explore, and expand the definition of yourself. Inspired by my grandparents and my mother, BarLou was built with care, intention, and trust…
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Meet USC alum Isabel Washington, Founder Laurel’s Coffee
Tell us about your company: Laurel’s is the first 100% A2 dairy ready-to-drink latte company. What inspired you to start your business? Looking at the canned coffee category and didn’t feel like anyone was speaking to the gen z female consumer, the largest consumer of coffee. What are your proudest achievements so far? We’re launching…
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Meet USC alum Loren Castle, Founder of Sweet Loren’s
Tell us about your company: Sweet Loren’s exists to challenge the status quo and transform the way people enjoy food, by crafting delicious, clean, and allergen-free treats that make everyone feel good inside and out. Infused with a trailblazing spirit, Sweet Loren’s transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, blending time-honored techniques with daring new and…
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Meet USC alum Riya Daga, Founder of P1 Skincare
Tell us about your company: P1 is a 3-step under 1-minute skincare routine that doesn’t require a sink or user’s fingers to touch their face; perfect for using post-workout or on-the-go. The solution features facial cleansing wipes, a facial mist, and a moisturizing stick. What inspired you to start your business? I came up with…
