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Bianca Gates is the Co-Founder and CEO of Birdies, the company that created a new category of footwear with the stylish flats that are secretly slippers.

A passionate, dogged entrepreneur- I cut my teeth and launched my first retail line as Partner with James Beard winning The Violet Hour and am currently CEO of emerging women’s wellbeing brand, Nyssa Care.

Combining years of experience in marketing, design, project management and research to create meaningful and impactful strategies.

20+ years of experience in the brand overhaul and digital build space, with the last decade spent as a change agent in founder-led, purpose-driven organizations.

As a co-founder and CMO of Peace Out Skincare. Helped create and launch a lifestyle skin-tech skincare brand that was recognized as one of the most innovative companies in the world by Fast Company in 2023.

Passionate about building extraordinary brands that consumers love. Experienced Marketing Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the food & beverages industry.

Co-founder of Instant Biologics and Revolution Landscape. Through these businesses I help to create sustainable solutions for environmental problems, improve community health, and contribute to an economy focused on making positive change.

Lindsay McClelland has been working as a Vice President, Marketing at Little Sleepies for 3 years. Little Sleepies is part of the Apparel & Accessories Retail industry, and located in California, United States.

Sara Plotkin has a diverse work experience in brand marketing and account management. Sara worked at Thinx Inc. from 2021 to the present, initially as a Senior Director, Brand & Content, and then as the VP, Brand & Creative starting in August 2022.

Amanda Harris has a diverse work experience in the field of growth marketing and brand management. Amanda is currently serving as the Director of Growth at Fishwife, a role they started in October 2022.

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