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Jenna Fagnan is a leader in luxury and lifestyle brands, known for launching Tequila Avión and co-founding Teremana Tequila with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. With experience at Dom Pérignon USA and TAG Heuer, she holds an MBA from Harvard and actively supports charitable causes through organizations like Girls Inc. and her Elevado Foundation. Teremana Tequila, founded by Dwayne Johnson, offers blanco, reposado, and añejo expressions made from mature agave, distilled in Jalisco with a name meaning 'spirit of the earth' in Latin and Polynesian.
Lauren Cooks Levitan is the President and former CFO of Faire, a Sequoia-backed billion dollar retail startup. Lauren has more than 30 years of strategic, financial, and operational experience at some of the most transformative brands in the retail industry. Prior to joining Faire, Lauren served as CFO at Fanatics, where she oversaw accounting, financial planning, strategic analysis, and investor relations to drive multi-channel growth across all divisions. Lauren co-founded Moxie Capital LLC, a private equity firm that specialized in advising consumer-facing businesses in the wholesale, retail, and e-commerce industries. Earlier in her career, she was a Managing Director at Robertson Stephens and built the consumer retail franchise of Cowen & Co. Lauren has served on the board of directors (Audit Committee Member) for e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (NYSE: ELF) since 2016. She also spent time in her career at Crate & Barrel, the Gymboree Corporation, and Goldman Sachs. She holds an MBA from Stanford University and a BA in Political Science from Duke University.
Little Words Project, founded by Adriana Carrig, is the original word bracelet community inspiring kindness through wearable affirmations. Each Little Word® bracelet is crafted to spread positivity, meant to be cherished and passed on to others. Started in 2013 after Adriana's own experiences with bullying, the brand recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary. It has gained a devoted following, including celebrities like Lance Bass and Kourtney Kardashian. With over 1,000 retail partners, including Target and Nordstrom, and plans for 12 stores by year-end, Little Words Project also gives back through its initiative, Little Words Big Impact, contributing approximately $700k to charitable causes.
Sarah has made CULTURED a standout in independent publishing, focusing on art, design, and Hollywood. She excels in talent discovery and industry connections, boosting artists like Jordan Casteel and Christina Quarles to major galleries. With nearly 40 bespoke events annually, CULTURED collaborates with top brands such as Bottega Veneta and Prada. Sarah pioneers innovative editorial approaches, including A.I.-generated features for major fashion houses, while exploring social issues in art and capturing intimate portraits of figures like Chloe Sevigny and Emily Ratajkowski.
Lydia Fenet, CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, has revolutionized charity auctions, raising over $1 billion for 800 organizations. Formerly at Christie’s, she's a trailblazing auctioneer who breaks gender barriers and collaborates with celebrities like Bruce Springsteen and Hugh Jackman. Lydia is also a bestselling author ("The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You"), and hosts the podcast "Claim Your Confidence."
Alexandra Fine, co-founder and CEO of Dame Products, is a leading figure in sexual health and sextech. A credentialed sexologist and member of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 2018, she's dedicated to fostering essential conversations and creating innovative intimacy-enhancing products. With a Master's in Clinical Psychology specializing in sex therapy from Columbia, Fine has propelled Dame Products and its acclaimed vibrators into the spotlight since 2014, earning praise from top media outlets worldwide.
Melissa helped to create Frame, a beautifully designed, at-home, digitally-connected Pilates reformer that offers live and on-demand workouts. Unlike other reformers, Frame utilizes the latest in technology and design for a sleek, lightweight Frame with a built-in touchscreen for streaming workouts in the comfort and convenience of home.
Amanda’s passion for wellness began with her online fitness and nutrition magazine, Vital Juice, while studying at Harvard Business School. In 2011, she founded SLT to offer affordable, results-driven, pilates-inspired workouts. SLT has since become a leader in boutique fitness with 15 studios and the innovative SLT Tread workout, combining HIIT and pilates. Amanda’s entrepreneurial journey includes Vital Juice, SLT, and her latest venture, Stretch*d, which offers 1:1 assisted stretch sessions to improve health.
Deborah entered the Space Industry in 2016 as Co-CEO of Space Hero, a global competition offering a $55m ticket for a 10-day stay on the ISS to non-astronauts. She has established ties with over 42 Space Agencies and a community of 800+ supporters worldwide.
With 25+ years in entertainment, Deborah helped launch Shazam and Spotify and formed partnerships with Amazon and iTunes. As a female entrepreneur of color, she champions diversity and supports women across all backgrounds. She also advises and invests in Space and media startups.
Rachel Krupa, a 20-year veteran in the CPG space, created The Goods Mart to offer healthier, environmentally friendly products. Featured on the Today show for her “snack swaps,” Rachel’s journey from personal passion to establishing a community-based enterprise is inspiring. Since 2018, The Goods Mart has grown to three NYC locations, showcasing sustainable, better-for-you products from lesser-known brands.
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