Born in the U.S., Patrick launched Nisolo in 2011 after working in microfinance in Peru. Inspired by local shoemakers with incredible skill but limited opportunity, he built a brand that blends ethical craftsmanship with timeless design.
Barrett Ward launched ABLE to create sustainable jobs for women overcoming poverty. It began with scarves made by women in Ethiopia who had escaped the commercial sex industry, and quickly expanded into leather bags, made by women paid living wages in safe, dignified conditions.
Born in U.S., he co-founded Quince to make luxury quality fashion and home goods affordable for all. Driven by the belief that "quality shouldn't be a luxury", he built it to cut out middlemen to reduce waste and costs.
Born in the U.S., Steve Dunlap became co-founder and CEO of Meghan Fabulous after partnering with designer Meghan in both life and business. A tech savvy entrepreneur, he modernized the brand's scrappy operations replacing paper spreadsheets with scalable systems so Meghan could focus fully on creative design.
Born in San Diego, Sophia started Nasty Gal at 22 from her bedroom, selling vintage clothes on eBay. Fueled by grit and a rebellious spirit, she built it into a $100M fashion empire that redefined online retail for bold, independent women.
Born in Sweden, Johan helped shape & Other Stories from its roots in the Stockholm Atelier. His vision? A brand where fashion, beauty, and storytelling collide empowering women to express themselves from head to toe.
