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Jennifer Hyman co-founded Rent the Runway in 2009, turning a school project into an actual business. Rent the Runway transforms online shopping from the world's first living closet, all for a fraction of the retail cost. When she took the business public in 2021, she became the first woman to IPO a company with an all-female executive suite. Before founding Rent the Runway, Jennifer was responsible for creating the Starwood Hotels’ first wedding business.
In a fireside chat, Jennifer will discuss how to lead through stages of growth, her drive for entrepreneurship, and her passion for sustainability.
This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Responsible Business Peterson Speaker Series.
Jennifer Hyman co-founded Rent the Runway in 2009, turning a school project into an actual business. Rent the Runway transforms online shopping from the world's first living closet, all for a fraction of the retail cost. When she took the business public in 2021, she became the first woman to IPO a company with an all-female executive suite. Before founding Rent the Runway, Jennifer was responsible for creating the Starwood Hotels’ first wedding business.
In a fireside chat, Jennifer will discuss how to lead through stages of growth, her drive for entrepreneurship, and her passion for sustainability.
This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Responsible Business Peterson Speaker Series.
