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Peer Mentorship for Fashion Founders



Fashion Founders Initiative

Whether you’re a direct-to-consumer brand or a luxury marketplace, the Founders Network Fashion Initiative brings together founders building the next generation of fashion startups. We provide full-lifecycle support to fashion founders, from customer acquisition to supply chain and distribution.  
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The online fashion market is expected to reach $672B by 2023
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50%
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Fashion Founders Leadership Committee

Meet experienced and knowledgeable startup leaders solving some of the biggest challenges in the fashion industry

 
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Anjulina Desai
Founder, DEZEN
DEZEN
 

Leadership Positions Available

In Africa, there is a saying: 'If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.' The great thing about the Founder's Network is that it's not an either/or! We go together farther AND faster, and actually it's way more fun ;)
Alexandra Greenhill
Founder of Careteam
The fn community has been along for my journey through four startups including one dissolution, one major restructure, a successful exit and now a high-growth, funded SaaS company. Being a Founder is sometimes overwhelming and lonely. This community provides guidance and the lift you need when facing your most excruciating obstacles. More importantly, it's a community that genuinely celebrates your successes along the way!
Neha Sampat
Founder of Contentstack
Founding a business can be a lonely pursuit, but being surrounded by a like-minded community enriches the experience. Founders Network is a cadre who provides concrete perspective and insights. In my experience, it's just as enriching to me as a serial entrepreneur to see what and who is coming next, as it would have been to me years ago as a first-time founder to avoid (some!) rookie errors.
Lisa Shields
Founder of Fi Span

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The Founders Network ecosystem is incredibly creative and helpful. Members range from newbie founders to veteran entrepreneurs, in many geographies, and it’s a phenomenal support system whether you’re on your first company or your third.
David Cramer
Founder of Sentry
Any time I would run into a stubborn problem in building my business, I’d find an answer quickly and easily. Mistakes may be inevitable, but I’m sure the collective wisdom of the Founders Network community helped me avoid a few, too!
Neha Sampat
Founder of Contentstack
As a founder, it can sometimes feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. I found all the moral support, encouragement and perspective I needed at Founders Network, and a lot more.
Charity Majors
Founder of Honeycomb

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5 Bookkeeping Tips for Startups

Bookkeeping might not be the most exciting part of running a startup, but it’s essential for growth and success. By understanding financial basics, utilizing the right tools, and making informed …

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