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ThirdLove CEO Heidi Zak's Disruptive Journey in the Lingerie Industry
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Heidi Zak, co-founder and CEO of ThirdLove, joins me this week to share her inspiring story. Heidi shares her inspiring story of starting ThirdLove after a frustrating bra shopping experience left her wanting more options that were comfortable, inclusive, and empowering for women.
She discusses the challenges of launching ThirdLove as one of the first direct-to-consumer brands and pitching mostly male venture capitalists on the idea of selling bras online. Heidi also talks about her commitment to philanthropy through ThirdLove, having donated over $50 million worth of products to women in need. She provides advice for women looking to start their own businesses, emphasizing that you don't need to create a billion-dollar company to make an impact. Heidi's story demonstrates how small, brave steps can lead to positive disruption in traditionally male-dominated industries.
About Heidi:
Heidi Zak is the Co-Founder and CEO of ThirdLove, the top online intimate brand with millennials, that has donated over $50 million worth of products to women in need since inception. Heidi co-founded ThirdLove with David Spector and Ra’el Cohen in 2013.
Heidi has been recognized as Fortune's 40 Under 40, EY Entrepreneur of the Year, National Retail Federation's Disruptors, Fast Company’s Most Creative People and Goldman Sachs' 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs. In addition to contributing a weekly column to Inc.com, Zak is committed to advancing more women in tech and is an active angel investor in female-founded companies. She graduated from Duke University and holds an MBA from MIT Sloan. Prior to launching ThirdLove, Zak held a variety of roles at Google, Aeropostale, McKinsey and Bank of America. In her spare time you can find her working out, or chasing after her two kids.
Connect with Heidi:
Web https://www.thirdlove.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidizak/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heidi
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