Born in Orange County, California, Katherine launched Versed in 2018 after years in fashion and beauty media. Frustrated by overpriced skincare with confusing ingredients, she created Versed to deliver clean, effective products that are affordable and easy to understand for real people, every day.

Born in the U.S., Alex co-founded Herbivore Botanicals in 2011 with his wife Julia Wills in their Seattle kitchen. After struggling with eczema and finding relief through natural ingredients, he was inspired to create clean, plant-based skincare that's as beautiful as it is effective.

Born and raised in California, Amy Liu spent over 15 years in the beauty industry before launching Tower 28 in 2019. Struggling with eczema herself, she created the brand to offer clean, fun, and effective products for sensitive skin proving that beauty can be inclusive and skin friendly.
