Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Estimates have over 100,000 small business shutting down for good in 2020. But, where there is uncertainty there is also opportunity though the path to starting a new company is more complicated than ever. We'll speak with two founders as well as an investor about what is needed to be successful and what they would do if they were going to start a company today.
Webinar Speakers
Indie Lee
CEO @Indie Lee
In 2008, Indie Lee was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor that doctors felt could be environmentally derived and attributed to something as simple as what she was putting on her skin. This was her awakening. After surviving a successful surgery, she embarked upon a new journey, Indie Lee skincare - a clean beauty line dedicated to educating and empowering others to live their healthiest life.
Trinidad Garcia
Owner @Trinidad3
FIDM Alumnus Trinidad Garcia III is the founder of LA premium denim label Trinidad3, a designer California lifestyle brand celebrating three generations and 100 years of family history in California.. Trinidad is an entrepreneur, fashion designer, product developer, and proud U.S. Marine, and his designs have been spotted on NBA player Markelle Fultz of the Philadelphia 76ers and MLB player Aaron Judge of the NY Yankees. This third generation Californian earned three degrees from FIDM in three years: Apparel Industry Management, Menswear, and The Business of Denim.
Lizzie Francis
Partner @M13
Lizzie Francis is a Partner and Head of Operations at M13. Lizzie’s work touches all aspects of the firm; she helps drive day-to-day operations and works closely with M13’s Propulsion and Launchpad founders, helping them navigate core operational and marketing needs. Lizzie has extensive experience in marketing and operations, primarily at consumer tech companies; she has been the CMO at fashion retailer Gilt Groupe, COO at sneaker marketplace Goat Group and a GM at fast-fashion retailer TechStyle fashion.
For more info, visit fidm.edu!
Estimates have over 100,000 small business shutting down for good in 2020. But, where there is uncertainty there is also opportunity though the path to starting a new company is more complicated than ever. We'll speak with two founders as well as an investor about what is needed to be successful and what they would do if they were going to start a company today.
Webinar Speakers
Indie Lee
CEO @Indie Lee
In 2008, Indie Lee was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor that doctors felt could be environmentally derived and attributed to something as simple as what she was putting on her skin. This was her awakening. After surviving a successful surgery, she embarked upon a new journey, Indie Lee skincare - a clean beauty line dedicated to educating and empowering others to live their healthiest life.
Trinidad Garcia
Owner @Trinidad3
FIDM Alumnus Trinidad Garcia III is the founder of LA premium denim label Trinidad3, a designer California lifestyle brand celebrating three generations and 100 years of family history in California.. Trinidad is an entrepreneur, fashion designer, product developer, and proud U.S. Marine, and his designs have been spotted on NBA player Markelle Fultz of the Philadelphia 76ers and MLB player Aaron Judge of the NY Yankees. This third generation Californian earned three degrees from FIDM in three years: Apparel Industry Management, Menswear, and The Business of Denim.
Lizzie Francis
Partner @M13
Lizzie Francis is a Partner and Head of Operations at M13. Lizzie’s work touches all aspects of the firm; she helps drive day-to-day operations and works closely with M13’s Propulsion and Launchpad founders, helping them navigate core operational and marketing needs. Lizzie has extensive experience in marketing and operations, primarily at consumer tech companies; she has been the CMO at fashion retailer Gilt Groupe, COO at sneaker marketplace Goat Group and a GM at fast-fashion retailer TechStyle fashion.
For more info, visit fidm.edu!
