Passing the Torch Podcast - Episode #5: Building Billion-Dollar Companies with Julie Wainwright
Good morning, and welcome back to the Passing the Torch Podcast! Today is Monday, October 13th, and we have an incredible guest joining us.
Over 90% of startups fail within the first five years, yet everyone seems to have a "million-dollar idea" in their pocket. So what separates the ones that crash and burn from the few that actually transform industries?
Today, we're joined by Julie Wainwright, founder and former CEO of The RealReal—the world's leading luxury resale marketplace that she grew from a bold idea into a billion-dollar publicly-traded company. Julie revolutionized how we think about luxury and sustainability, creating an entirely new market for authenticated pre-owned luxury goods.
But her entrepreneurial journey is even more remarkable. Before The RealReal, Julie was CEO of Pets.com during the dot-com era—an experience that became the cornerstone of her resilience and taught her invaluable lessons about building lasting companies.
In this conversation, we dive deep into:
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an investor, or just curious about the story behind brands that shape our world, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
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