Cocktails & Conversations
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
Spring Studios (Rooftop)
Building Lean High Performing Teams
Speaker: To Be Confirmed
Founders launch brands but teams build businesses. Scale requires intentional, brick-by-brick construction around business priorities, not just filling seats.
High Line Nine
Regulatory Module Updates and Implications
Akemi Ooka, 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.
High Line Nine
Workshop: Human vs AI: Striking the Right Balance
Chaz Giles, Alida Labs
Creating a playbook of best practices for building a tech stack that empowers, not replaces, your team.
High Line Nine
Workshop: Unlocking Retail’s Power of Scale
Crystal Wood, Beauty-AI
Real-world retail is a formidable and sophisticated opponent. What looks simple, is not easy in retail.
High Line Nine
Workshop: Your Bestseller Might Be Bankrupting You
Elizabeth Corrigan, 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.
High Line Nine