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Roundtable — episode 127
CloseColor Cosmetics CEOs
In today's beauty industry, achieving the level of success akin to Charlotte Tilbury is a coveted goal. Yet, establishing a modern color... -
Roundtable — episode 126
CloseBiotech’s New Brands
New ingredients are a driving force of innovation in beauty--both companies and investors are still pouring money into biotech and biohacking... -
Roundtable — episode 125
CloseGrowth Brands
Launching a brand is rarely the hardest part of building a successful brand. Driving growth comes with its own unique set of challenges. How do... -
Firsthand — episode 124
CloseQuarterly Data Snapshot Q4 ‘23
Join us for our ongoing roundtable bringing together the best and most respected providers and research from around the industry.... -
Roundtable — episode 123
CloseState of Early Investing
Funding curious? Join Nader Naeymi-Rad and three top investment firm leaders who have invested early in and nurtured beauty and wellness... -
Roundtable — episode 122
CloseDeveloping Next Generation Products
Building a brand is as much about execution as it is about having a strategy. And in beauty, consumers are always looking for the next... -
Roundtable — episode 121
CloseBeyond Virality
A viral video can be worth its weight in gold, but enduring social media success is harder to come by. Join Nader Naeymi-Rad and the founders of... -
Roundtable — episode 120
CloseLooking Ahead: What to Expect in Beauty in 2024
While the economy remains on shaky ground — beauty has remained generally resilient. But how different will 2024 look? Join Nader Naeymi-Rad... -
Roundtable — episode 119
CloseBridge Mentorship: How to Become Funding Ready
Celebrating the end of another successful year with the Bridge Mentorship program in partnership with True Beauty Ventures, Nader Naeymi-Rad,... -
Roundtable — episode 118
CloseBeauty’s Innovators
Beauty entrepreneurs are a breed apart. To command the attention and respect of consumers, editors, retailers and investors is proof of a beauty... -
Roundtable — episode 117
CloseAttracting, Retaining & Developing Talent Now
The business of beauty has undeniably changed over the last ten years, arguably becoming more professionalized and drawing in top-tier talent... -
Roundtable — episode 116
CloseLeading Celebrity Backed Brands
From Instagram-famous influencers, to models, actors and atheletes, the possible payouts of owning a beauty or wellness brand is luring famous... -
Roundtable — episode 115
CloseCorporate Ventures
Join Nader Naeymi-Rad and the leaders behind the top strategic corporate venture funds as they discuss what makes them pursue early investments... -
Roundtable — episode 114
CloseQuarterly Data Snapshot Q2 ’23
Join us for our ongoing roundtable bringing together the best and most respected providers and research from around the industry.... -
Roundtable — episode 113
CloseStand Out Brands
What does it take to succeed (and sell out) in Sephora or Ulta? Join Claire McCormack and the founders of three fast-growing brands (all... -
Roundtable — episode 112
CloseHow Emerging Brands are Using AI
Emerging brands are often on the cusp of what's new whether that is a trending ingredient, brand positioning or new marketing channel, and... -
Roundtable — episode 111
CloseThe New Guard
From driving industry trends to securing major retail placements— there is no doubt about it, U Beauty, Nécessaire, Shani Darden Skin Care... -
Roundtable — episode 110
CloseBridge Mentorship: How to Become Funding Ready
Following the inaugural session of the Bridge Mentorship program in partnership with True Beauty Ventures, Nader Naeymi-Rad, True Beauty... -
Roundtable — episode 109
CloseLeading Venture Capitalists
Funding curious? Join Nader Naeymi-Rad and three top venture capitalists who have invested in and nurtured beauty and wellness standouts like... -
Roundtable — episode 108
CloseEmerging Beauty’s Brightest Stars
Founders garner much of the attention in indie beauty—as they should. However, they're not the only people responsible for a brand's success.... -
Roundtable — episode 107
CloseLuxury Retailers
“Premiumization” is beauty’s new leading buzzword and for good reason. With it comes the promise of lofty margins, target markets with... -
Roundtable — episode 106
CloseBrand Closures: The Post-Pandemic Landscape
The onset of the pandemic was undoubtedly a stressful period for beauty brand founders, but the stress hasn’t faded as founders try to... -
Roundtable — episode 105
CloseQuarterly Data Snapshot Q4 ’22
Join us for our ongoing roundtable bringing together the best and most respected providers and research from around the industry.... -
Roundtable — episode 104
CloseBrands On B Corp Certification
Gaining B Corp certification may have once been reserved for "green" leaning brands backing up their social and environmental values, but today... -
Roundtable — episode 103
CloseRetail Distribution
Direct-to-consumer brands may have proliferated in recent years, but building out omnichannel operations is widely considered the key to scale... -
Roundtable — episode 102
CloseTikTok Strategy
TikTok has firmly established itself as a "must-win" channel as founders and media strategists hail the platform's prompt sales effects— the... -
Roundtable — episode 101
CloseExpert-Led Brands
While celebrity-fronted beauty brands may be grabbing the most headlines, the steady growth of doctor or expert-backed brands isn’t waining,... -
Roundtable — episode 100
CloseLooking Ahead: What to Expect in Beauty in 2023
Through three years of unprecedented disruption— pandemic restrictions, political unrest, supply chain chaos, plus changing consumer habits... -
Roundtable — episode 99
CloseQuarterly Data Snapshot Q3 ’22
Join us for our ongoing roundtable bringing together the best and most respected providers and research from around the industry.... -
Roundtable — episode 98
CloseBridge Mentorship: How to Become Funding Ready
Following the inaugural session of the Bridge Mentorship program in partnership with True Beauty Ventures, Nader Naeymi-Rad, True Beauty... -
Roundtable — episode 97
CloseLive From The Showfloor Of Adit Live
Join host Nader Naeymi-Rad from the inaugural Adit Live event in Los Angeles for a special episode of Beauty Independent's In Conversation... -
Roundtable — episode 96
CloseBuilding Brand Loyalty
Any brand can have flash in the pan success thanks to the virality of TikTok, but the key to building lasting success lies in having a devoted... -
Roundtable — episode 95
CloseAmazon Metrics That Matter
Amazon has proven to be an extremely lucrative channel for beauty and wellness brands that are able to capitalize on the opportunity;... -
Roundtable — episode 94
CloseBrand Leaders
Successful pairings of creative and business minds are pivotal to nurturing iconic brands. Join Nader Naeymi-Rad and the seasoned C-Suite... -
Roundtable — episode 93
CloseEntrepreneurs Turned Investors
Seasoned brand founders are jumping into investing to pursue lucrative returns. The founders behind brands like KraveBeauty, Huda Beauty, Wander... -
Roundtable — episode 92
CloseAcquisition Strategy
Many founders and CEOs dream of their brand eventually being scooped up by a strategic or larger partner, but the transition can be challenging... -
Roundtable — episode 91
CloseThe Evolution Of Transparent Beauty
Clean beauty has gone from trend to table stakes and brands need to be prepared for what's next. Join Claire McCormack and Sederma’s Rozenn... -
Roundtable — episode 90
ClosePrestige Haircare
With rising sales and a flurry of deals—in just the last two months Unilever announced its majority acquisition of Nutrafol, Wella purchased... -
Roundtable — episode 89
CloseRetail Strategy
Direct to consumer brands may have proliferated in recent years, but working with physical and digital retail partners is the key to ensuring... -
Roundtable — episode 88
CloseBridge Mentorship: How to Become Funding Ready
Following the inaugural session of the Bridge Mentorship program in partnership with True Beauty Ventures, Nader Naeymi-Rad, True Beauty... -
Roundtable — episode 87
CloseVenture Capitalists
Funding curious? Join Nader Naeymi-Rad and three top venture capitalists who have invested in and nurtured beauty and wellness standouts like... -
Roundtable — episode 86
CloseThe Big Opportunity In The Mom & Baby Category
The mom-and-baby category is ramping up as prenatal and postpartum care products—think nipple or stretch mark creams as well as scar ointments... -
Roundtable — episode 85
CloseQuarterly Data Snapshot Q1 ’22
Join us for our ongoing roundtable bringing together the best and most respected providers and research from around the industry.... -
Roundtable — episode 84
CloseDisruptive Leaders
Challenging the status quo isn’t always so simple, but innovative brands–and the fierce minds guiding them–are shaking up every category... -
Roundtable — episode 83
CloseBeauty And Lifestyle Buyers
Between the many retailers in the beauty and lifestyle segment, there’s a fierce arms race raging to secure the hottest brands in the market.... -
Roundtable — episode 82
CloseStandout Campaigns
It takes more than a clever hashtag or a killer Instagram to generate long-lasting buzz. Thoughtful details, strategy, and efficient, cohesive... -
Roundtable — episode 81
CloseOnes To Watch
From driving industry trends to securing major retail partnerships—there is no doubt about it, brands Adwoa Beauty, Lake & Skye and Common... -
Roundtable — episode 80
CloseThe Store Of The Future
Consolidations, department store struggles, and ongoing pandemic disruptions shaped the industry significantly at the outset of this year. But... -
Roundtable — episode 79
CloseTikTok Strategy
TikTok is climbing the ranks as a "must-win" social channel as many founders and media strategists hail the platform's prompt sales effects and... -
Roundtable — episode 78
CloseExpanding Indies
As the old saying goes—if you aren't growing, you're dying. But not all growth is good, especially for indie brands with small teams and tight... -
Roundtable — episode 77
CloseCelebrity Backed Brands
It seems to be a daily occurrence that a known personality jumps into the ring with a fragrance, skincare or cosmetics line— and who could... -
Roundtable — episode 76
CloseAt-Home Wellness Centers
Sales of at-home wellness devices boomed after the onset of the pandemic as spas and gym closures forced consumers to take upkeep into their own... -
Roundtable — episode 75
CloseBeauty’s Big Deals
Beauty brands continued to be hot commodities as 2021 came to a close— Procter & Gamble snapped up three brands in a matter of months with... -
Roundtable — episode 74
CloseBeauty’s New Lifestyle Brands
While some brands are burrowing into niches, there is a growing trend of brands preferring to take a more expansive view—selling an overall... -
Roundtable — episode 73
CloseSocial Selling And Live Streaming
Convenience is key for shoppers—and what could be easier than watching a product demonstration, chatting with a brand founder and making a... -
Roundtable — episode 72
CloseFinding Funding: BIPOC Founders
The amount of institutional capital given to BIPOC-founders was up in 2021, but in total, the money flowing into BIPOC-owned businesses remains... -
Roundtable — episode 71
CloseLooking Ahead: What to Expect in Beauty in 2022
Following nearly two years of unprecedented disruption— namely pandemic restrictions and the supply chain chaos that followed, plus changing... -
Roundtable — episode 70
CloseIncredible Innovations
The sheer volume of beauty products on the market can sometimes give shoppers a sense of "I've seen it all" fatigue. But, indie brands are known... -
Roundtable — episode 69
CloseMakeup Trends
Over the last few years, skincare has been the engine of the beauty industry, but it seems the makeup segment is ready to rally; in the third... -
Roundtable — episode 68
CloseThe Lowdown On Logistics
As rising supply chain costs, shipping delays and inflationary pressures plague the beauty industry, brand founders of all sizes are facing... -
Roundtable — episode 67
CloseQuarterly Data Snapshot Q3 ’21
Join us for our ongoing roundtable bringing together the best and most respected providers and research from around the industry.... -
Roundtable — episode 66
CloseSmall Growth Investors
Spotting potential in nascent brands is what growth investors do best and it seems institutional funding is finding its way to beauty and... -
Roundtable — episode 65
CloseThe Med Spa Maturation
The global medical spa market was valued at $13.82 billion in 2019 and is predicted to reach $47.14 billion by 2030, according to Business Wire.... -
Roundtable — episode 64
CloseNiche Beauty E-Tailers
Launching in hundreds of doors with big box chain or pure play retailer is often what a founder dreams about, but many brands find more... -
Roundtable — episode 63
CloseMarketing Mavericks
Whether a beauty brand is centered on direct-to-consumer distribution or committed to wholesale, it takes money to make money. But in a year of... -
Roundtable — episode 62
CloseThe Great M&A Retail Shakeup
The tide is rising for beauty retail. Beauty insiders have been abuzz over the recent movement in the retail segment—Sephora acquiring... -
Roundtable — episode 61
CloseWinning Retail Strategies
Direct to consumer brands may have proliferated in recent years, but working with physical and digital retail partners is the key to ensuring... -
Roundtable — episode 60
CloseThe Clean Beauty Conversation
Clean beauty has come under fire recently being critiqued by an outspoken group of cosmetic chemists, influencers and beauty brand founders who... -
Roundtable — episode 59
CloseQuarterly Data Snapshot Q2 ’21
Join us for our ongoing roundtable bringing together the best and most respected providers and research from around the industry.... -
Roundtable — episode 58
CloseFounders On Funding: Seed Rounds
Getting outside funding at any stage can be a challenging road to navigate, but landing those first dollars of investment can prove to be the... -
Roundtable — 57
CloseApplying SPF To Your Assortment
After years of being thought of as a seasonal product, SPF is becoming a major commercial bright spot for beauty brands. But creating effective... -
Roundtable — episode 56
CloseLessons In European And UK Product Compliance
The shift to digital has enabled consumers from all over the globe to discover new beauty brands, increasing the desire for US-based brands to... -
Roundtable — episode 55
CloseSustainability Without Sacrifice
Traditionally, there has been a tradeoff when working with sustainable ingredients and packaging. But modern developments have allowed for... -
Roundtable — episode 54
CloseThe Clean Network
It takes a village to develop clean formulas. Join Nader Naeymi-Rad, The Detox Market Founder Romain Gaillard, Hayley Hoffman Peri, Founder and... -
Roundtable — episode 53
CloseUpcycling In Beauty And Personal Care
Sustainability is top of mind for consumers and brands alike, but there’s more to being an eco-friendly brand than just using recyclable... -
Roundtable — episode 52
CloseMaximizing Marketing
Marketing has arguably transformed more than any other job category over the last decade thanks to the rise of social media and the powerful... -
Roundtable — episode 51
CloseBeauty In China
China, the world’s second largest beauty market in terms of revenue and consumption value behind the US, is ripe with growth opportunity. And... -
Roundtable — episode 50
CloseQuarterly Data Snapshot Q1 ’21
Join us for our ongoing roundtable bringing together the best and most respected providers and research from around the industry.... -
Roundtable — episode 49
CloseBrands With Influence
Having an audience that keeps up with the happenings of a brand or its founder on social media is invaluable. But gaining loyalty like that... -
Roundtable — episode 48
CloseThe New Luxury Cosmetics
Thanks to their enviable backgrounds in the beauty industry, these professional heavyweights are reimagining prestige beauty for the new age,... -
Roundtable — episode 47
CloseThe Grand Panelist Tournament
In celebration of Beauty Independent's In Conversation series' one year anniversary, we are bringing back new guests and past panelists to... -
Roundtable — episode 46
CloseThe New Guard
From driving industry trends to securing major retail placements— there is no doubt about it, Youth to the People, Function of Beauty and Hero... -
Roundtable — episode 45
CloseSelling On Amazon
Beauty Independent conducted surveys of independent brands in 2019 (pre-pandemic) and 2020 (post-pandemic) to explore the diverse experiences of... -
Roundtable — episode 44
CloseThe SPAC Phenomenon
The beauty industry has become a magnet for all manner of investors—from angels to family offices, venture funds, private equity firms and now... -
Roundtable — episode 43
CloseOmni-Channel Retail
Delivering a seamless digital and in-person shopping experience is crucial for leading retailers. Join IBMG co-founder Nader Naeymi-Rad and top... -
Roundtable — episode 42
CloseSex Sells: Sexual Wellness At Retail
In 2021, you can buy lube at Nordstrom, shop vibrators at Holt Renfrew and browse arousal oils at Urban Outfitters. Sex sells, now more than... -
Roundtable — episode 41
CloseDeveloping Spa-Grade Skincare
Skincare is driving much of the growth in beauty as remote working has consumers prioritizing achieving healthy, glowing skin over covering and... -
Roundtable — episode 40
CloseLooking Ahead: What To Expect In Beauty In 2021
The health crisis and social justice movements which defined 2020 will alter the beauty market for years to come. Retailers and brands alike... -
Roundtable — episode 39
CloseQuarterly Data Snapshot Q4 ’20
Join us for our ongoing Roundtable bringing together the best and most respected providers and research from around the industry.... -
Roundtable — episode 38
CloseMaximizing Amazon
For emerging beauty brands, Amazon is perhaps the biggest opportunity in commerce, but it is an enormous and oftentimes perilous portal to... -
Roundtable — episode 37
CloseThe Big Business of Body Care
Consumers are embracing the philosophy that skincare extends beyond the face as many experts are eyeing body care as the next big money maker.... -
Roundtable — episode 36
CloseBeauty Retail’s Evolution
To say shopping for beauty and wellness changed in 2020 would be an understatement. But nimble retailers are embracing this as time to innovate... -
Roundtable — episode 35
CloseBrand Engines
Modern consumers want new, better, and different brands. Incubators have swooped into the beauty industry with skills—particularly involving... -
Roundtable — episode 34
CloseTimeless Brands In A Trend-Driven World
A distinct point of view is a founder’s most important tool when it comes to building a modern brand. Join Nader Naeymi-Rad and three bona... -
Roundtable — episode 33
CloseForecasting For 2021
2020 has been a year unlike any other, creating unforeseen challenges for entrepreneurs from supply chain shortages to record unemployment... -
Roundtable — episode 32
CloseFragrance’s New Frontier
While store closures caused a 21% decline in overall US fragrance sales in 2020 according to NPD, the category’s online sales have nearly... -
Roundtable — episode 31
CloseAll-Star Haircare Leaders
While much of the beauty industry has seen sluggish sales since March, particularly in luxury, haircare is one of the few blossoming segments.... -
Roundtable — episode 30
CloseCannabis Beauty
If you thought cannabis beauty and wellness was blazing already, business has only just begun to bud. With several states legalizing medical... -
Roundtable — episode 29
CloseQuarterly Data Snapshot Q3 ’20
Join us for the first installment of our ongoing roundtable bringing together the best and most respected providers and research from around the... -
Roundtable — episode 28
CloseSmart Skincare Tools
From wrinkle-zapping lasers to microdermabrasion, the at-home self-care market is exploding and is projected to grow by more than 20% over the... -
Roundtable — episode 27
CloseGame Changers
These business leaders are on a mission to wake up and shake up the beauty industry. Join Nader Naeymi-Rad and three disruptive founders as they... -
Roundtable — episode 26
CloseBrand Architects
Whether they are creating new businesses from within, or working with outside entrepreneurs to incubate their own ventures, brand engines prove... -
Roundtable — episode 25
CloseBeauty Careers In A Post-COVID World
COVID has plunged beauty, wellness and retail into a new era resulting in changing priorities for businesses and tighter bottom lines for many.... -
Roundtable — episode 24
CloseSexual Wellness
The country is increasingly accepting of gay and lesbian sex, sex between consenting singles and pornography. As American views on sex and... -
Roundtable — episode 23
CloseDisruptive Capital
It takes more than a good product and robust social following to convince beauty backers to write massive checks, according to three leading... -
Roundtable — episode 22
CloseWellness Wonders
During a global health crisis, it’s unsurprising that health has been foremost on consumers’ minds.As a result, wellness brands have been... -
Roundtable — episode 21
CloseMale-Centric Beauty
Men’s grooming is in the process of a makeover. Once a one-note segment centered on basic hygiene products, a new crop of independent... -
Roundtable — episode 20
CloseConscious Beauty
The idea of conscious beauty is spreading across the beauty industry, from brands to retailers. From products to business practices, the... -
Roundtable — episode 19
CloseExecutive Leadership
Successful pairings of creative and business minds have been pivotal to some of the most significant brands of our time. Think Christopher... -
Roundtable — episode 18
CloseNiche Retailers
In this episode, some of the most prestigious indie beauty retailers gather for a panel on meeting unmet consumer needs and what they look for... -
Roundtable — episode 17
CloseBeauty Incubators
For a conversation centered on brand engines and drivers to determine where brand incubators are placing their bets in the beauty market, the In... -
Roundtable — episode 16
ClosePlant-Based Powerhouses
By developing plant-driven formulas to contend with—and best—their legacy competitors the founders of Pai, Vintner’s Daughter and Honey... -
Roundtable — episode 15
CloseColor Cosmetics Gurus
Four cosmetics entrepreneurs convene to explore the importance of brand values and challenges of selling makeup during the pandemic. A principle... -
Roundtable — episode 14
CloseCosmetics & Skincare Retail Leaders
The heads of three of the most highly desirable boutiques for beauty entrepreneurs sit on a panel to shed light on their perspective of... -
Roundtable — episode 13
CloseSerial Entreprenuers
Serial entrepreneurs are born, not made. These two icons share their vision and the fever to succeed and solve problems that seemingly runs in... -
Roundtable — episode 12
Close12th Edition Extravaganza: Beauty Champion
You’ve got to watch it to believe it. -
Roundtable — episode 11
CloseSkin & Bodycare Trailblazers
During this In Conversation skincare and body care webinar one famous brand founder advises beauty entrepreneurs to amass as much as $3 million... -
Roundtable — episode 10
CloseBeyond Inclusivity
The racial wealth gap undermines the wellbeing and financial security of Black Americans, and it impedes U.S. economic growth. Four Black... -
Roundtable — episode 9
CloseVenture Capital For Successful Startups
What compels seasoned investors to write a $1 million check, a life-changing amount for most indie beauty entrepreneurs, for one brand versus... -
Roundtable — episode 8
CloseBuilding A Modern Legacy Brand
The In Conversation series turned to five iconic founders to learn the secrets of building an iconic legacy brand. They emphasize that lasting... -
Roundtable — episode 7
ClosePost-COVID Retail Models
Stores with walls aren’t dead, agreed the four retail experts and strategists during the In Conversation webinar about the retail models of... -
Roundtable — episode 6
CloseDepartment Stores: Is There A Future?
The pandemic didn’t cause department stores’ struggles. It did, however, speed up the consequences of those struggles. In this webinar, four... -
Roundtable — episode 5
CloseBrand Founders
Four successful and admirable brands founders look back at the beginnings of their successful brands to glean lessons relevant to today’s... -
Roundtable — episode 4
CloseBeauty Investors
In this edition of In Conversation, four beauty investors with proven track records reach the consensus that a V-shaped recovery is unlikely due... -
Roundtable — episode 3
CloseBeauty Retailers
There’s no roadmap for operating beauty stores during a pandemic. The challenge for retailers? Sorting through how to allow and urge shopping... -
Roundtable — episode 2
CloseBrand Founders
Five beauty entrepreneurs outline a range of strategies they’re pursuing, including ramping up social media content and focusing on resonant... -
Roundtable — episode 1
CloseBeauty Editors
In the series premiere, four beauty journalists engage in a media-focused webinar that delves into the coronavirus pandemic’s impacts on the...
