Co-CEO of Pose: Rachel Rutherford
Never stop looking for opportunities to learn and grow. The way you can gain more access to those opportunities is by finding ways you can create value and doing it, no matter your position.
CEO of StyleSeat: Melody McCloskey
Find a mentor who is on a career path that you admire and spend time with them on a regular basis. I think it’s best to be very clear on time commitment and objectives, and to prepare before each session so you use their time most effectively.
Co-Founder and President of Eventbrite: Julia Hartz
Don’t second guess yourself. Surround yourself with people who believe in you, and bring out the best in you.
Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Remodelista: Julie Carlson
Perseverance. Try not to be discouraged if your first attempt at wedging your foot in the door fails; I’ve been amazed at how often jobs and opportunities have come through even an initial interview didn’t work out. If you’re lucky enough to know what you want to do and where you want to work (or if you’re brave enough to start your business), keep pounding on the doors until they open. One of my favorite quotes is from Woody Allen: “Showing up is 80 percent of life.”
Co-Founder and Chief Curator of Chairish: Anna Brockway
I had the opportunity to get to know one of the founders of Whole Foods, and he said something that really stuck with me. In short, he said: Don’t do anything where your first goal is to make money. Do something you absolutely love so much that you would be happy to do it for free. You’ll find that the financial rewards will follow.
Co-Founder and CEO of Clique: Katherine Power
Find something you love to do, and then figure out a way to make money doing it.
