Susan Koger, co-founder and chief creative officer of the online retailer ModCloth, shares lessons that transcend the fashion industry. Reflecting on her startup's early years and challenges along the way, Koger explains how emotion not only connects customers to a brand, it connects a team to the work.
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Elizabeth Weil (Scribble Ventures) - A People-Centered Journey
Elizabeth Weil is the founder and general partner at Scribble Ventures, the seed fund where builders from OpenAI, Meta, Twitter, Instagram, and a16z channel their operator DNA into backing the next generation of AI‑native companies. In this conversation with Adjunct Lecturer Emil ... Show More
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How to Thrive as a Solo Marketer in the Chaos of Early-Stage Startups with Sandy Mangat, Head of Marketing at Pocus | Ep. 338
When Sandy Mangat joined Pocus as its first go-to-market hire, there was no brand, no messaging, and only a Webflow template and a Fiverr logo to start with. Daniel’s out, Tamara is IN…and she’s got a special guest and startup Marketer Sandy Mangat. They talk about the realities ... Show More
36m 59s
Apr 2025
[Stories of Success From Empower Alumni] From Overwhelmed to Expert: Julie's Journey as a Dietician in Digital Business
The Empower Stories of Success is a multi-part series featuring real conversations with Empower graduates who have built and scaled their businesses. In Part 4, Jess sits down with Julie Balsamo. Julie is a driven and passionate nutrition expert, who shares her experience of laun ... Show More
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Feb 2021
The secret of influence through storytelling | Tamar Hela | Leadership Activators Global Edition #11
<p>Once upon a time, a California girl went to China and started the greatest adventure of her life… 🇨🇳</p>
<p>An entrepreneur based in Shanghai and the COO of the N°1 LinkedIn Marketing Agency, Genius Encel, Tamar helps Fortune 500 companies generate leads through LinkedIn.</p ... Show More
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Making life a little more tidy with Becca of Mustard
<p>In this episode, Fiona chats and welcomes back Becca, co-founder of Mustard, the vibrant brand known for its stylish and versatile lockers. Becca shares the challenges and milestones that have helped shape Mustard into a beloved name across four continents. Tune in for an ins ... Show More
1h 15m