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Sophia Amoruso - #Girlboss, NastyGal, & Serial Entrepreneur On How To Build Yourself Back Up After A Set Back & Persevere

Nov 1, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Sophia's Early Nasty Gal Story

  • Sophia Amoruso started Nasty Gal as a 22-year-old with a small eBay vintage store.
  • She grew it to over $100 million revenue with venture capital funding, learning business through fast scaling and trial by fire.
INSIGHT

Venture Capital Realities

  • Venture capital often demands rapid scale at profitability cost, which can harm business sustainability.
  • Founders must understand investor expectations and scaling challenges before taking large funding rounds.
ADVICE

Embrace Different Work Styles

  • Do not expect everyone to work your hours; people have different productivity styles.
  • Flexible work environments improve morale and productivity, proven by modern tools and remote work.
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