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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 — 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 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 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 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 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...
