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No agenda. Just an opportunity to bring the BeautyMatter community together.

We believe real connection happens organically. With downtown Manhattan as the backdrop, join us to raise a toast, network, or just sit back, relax, and have a laugh or two.
Everyone is welcome – no exclusive invite required. Join us. We'd love to see you.  

 

Complimentary with your MBA participation, must register separately

Module: Building Lean High Performing Teams

Scott Oshry- President, Modernity

Founders launch brands, but teams build businesses. Scale often means adapting faster than an organization was built to move, but it requires intentional, brick-by-brick construction around business priorities.



Module: Navigating The Endgame from Launch To Exit

Melisse Shaban- CEO, Aramore

Whether or not you plan to sell, your company should always be “exit-ready.” This module will provide lived insight into what’s required for strategic transition at each stage of growth. 



Module: Regulatory Updates and Implications

Dr. Akemi Ooka- Interim CEO, Independent Beauty Association
Meredith Petillo- VP, Technical & Regulatory Affairs, Independent Beauty Association

Regulatory teams are under pressure to move faster than ever. Compliance now touches every department, making cross-functional collaboration essential to avoid costly fines.



Module: Unlock the Full Potential of TikTok Shop

Grace Yang- VP, Creators + Social Commerce, Pattern
Kaumana Rindlisbacher- Director, Sales, Pattern

A strategic session providing actionable strategies for driving sustainable growth on TikTok Shop and capitalizing on the halo effect between content, commerce, and retail performance.



Workshop: Human vs AI: Striking the Right Balance

Chaz Giles- CEO, alidalabs

Creating a playbook of best practices for building a tech stack that empowers, not replaces, your team.



Workshop: Retention-First Growth: The Future of Profitability in Ecommerce

Emma Powell- CEO, groa°

Learn how to replace your "leaky bucket" with a methodology governed retention Flywheels, operated inside live ecosystems that preserve and amplify customer momentum at behavioral speed.



Workshop: Unlocking Retail’s Power of Scale

Crystal Wood- Founder, Beauty-AI

Real-world retail is a formidable and sophisticated opponent. What looks simple, is not easy in retail.



Workshop: Your Bestseller Might Be Bankrupting You

Elizabeth Corrigan- Founder + CEO, The Complete Package

High-volume heroes often destroy cash flow if their variable costs outpace revenue, making them unprofitable despite high sales. Learn how to assess SKU health.



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