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Jentic, an artificial intelligence startup building the integration layer for AI, has announced it has raised €4 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Elkstone with additional participation from Sure Valley Ventures, TechOperators, and Shuttle. Many notable technology founders and leaders also joined the round as angel investors. The funding will be used to expand the team, accelerate product development, and bring an integration layer for AI to market. Founded in late 2024, Jentic is a communication middleware layer for AI agents, which enables developers and organisations to easily hook their AI agents up to other systems, and manage and control their communication. It aims to be the platform that unites the expanding ecosystem of AI agents, from those offered by tech giants to bespoke agents created by in-house teams. Over the past few years, the AI sector has experienced unprecedented growth, driven by rapid innovation and a surge in investment. An AI agent is a software program that uses AI to plan how to accomplish goals and tasks, and performs the steps in that plan by connecting to other software systems. An agent is like a "self-driving" computer program, which has its goal set by a human user, but performs all the necessary actions itself. Jentic is focusing on the connection layer between agents and all other software, increasing agent capability, maximising reliability and helping organisations monitor and manage large-scale AI deployments. Jentic is founded by an experienced team of tech entrepreneurs, including CEO Sean Blanchfield, former co-founder of PageFair (acquired by Blockthrough) and DemonWare (acquired by Activision Blizzard), COO Dorothy Creaven, former Managing Director at Rent The Runway and co-founder of Element Wave, Michael Cordner, co-founder of Mindconnex, and Dr. Tilman Schaefer, a founding team member at DemonWare. "We're building critical infrastructure to enable developers to easily and securely hook their AI systems up to the world's APIs,"said Sean Blanchfield, co-founder and CEO of Jentic. "This is the future of automation, and it needs a new kind of integration layer to manage the unique complexity, reliability and security issues that arise when AI becomes highly connected. We have a strong history of building category-leading middleware, and this funding will allow us to quickly expand our world-class team, match the tremendous pace of AI development, and deliver a platform that empowers developers and organisations to deploy sophisticated AI with confidence." For developers, Jentic streamlines API integration for AI agents, automatically matching them with optimal tools as they execute tasks. For executives, it provides centralised oversight of agent operations across the organisation, enabling monitoring, security management, and access control. "At Elkstone, we are committed to backing ground-breaking startups capable of transforming industries," said Niall McEvoy, Head of Venture at Elkstone. "Jentic's clear vision to establish a universal AI integration layer aligns perfectly with our mission to drive technological innovation. Backing experienced serial founders with a clear global market opportunity underpins why Elkstone is leading this funding round, and we are enthusiastic to support Jentic's growth." Several experienced tech leaders sit on Jentic's board of advisors including Steven Collins (CTO of Unity, former CTO of King, co-founder of Havok and Swrve), Patricia Scanlon (Ireland's AI Ambassador and founder/former CEO of Soapbox Labs, acquired in 2023 by Curriculum Associates), Colm Long (former VP of Global Operations at Facebook and Director of Operations at Google, previously COO at Tines), Fergal Reid (VP of AI at Intercom) and Mark Cummins (former founder/CEO of Pointy and Plink, which were respectively acquired in 2010 and 2020 by Google). See more stories here.

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What combines a Nickelodeon Theme Park, Coco Melon-based attractions, an aquarium, hundreds of world-class retailers, including a Rent-The-Runway outlet, and what could be the largest indoor waterpark ever? If you are thinking major amusement park, like Six Flags or Disney World, future guests on the show—it may be a surprise to hear we are talking about a mall. THE MALL.  The Mall Of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America, which just this black Friday weekend alone had half a million visitors. At almost six million square feet, with over 500 stores over 30 million people come from all around the world to visit every year. This place has something for everyone, and to walk us through how it got to this size, we have the Chief Business and Marketing Officer Jill Renslow with us for this episode of The Reboot Chronicles. Join us as we explore how Jill stays at the forefront of change, challenges, and innovation—why she is so passionate rebooting “America's dream mall"—and what you can learn from it. #growth #innovation #therebootchronicles #deandebiase #BuildBuyBorrow #MallOfAmerica #MOA #America'sDreamMall #Hotels #SuperBowl2018 #BlackFriday #Patriots #Eagles #NFL #Nickelodeon #CoCoMelon #Sustainability #Technology #Amazon #Walmart #Kroger #HallOfFame #Change #Entertainment #Attractions #SMB #ShopTalk #Hospitality #AmusementPark

Jenny Fleiss is the Co-founder of Rent the Runway, and more recently started Roll Rider with her three kids.We get into the early insights that led to Rent the Runway, building the company with no fashion or tech background, fundraising advice, what she's thinking about the future of AI and commerce, and the latest company she's building with her kids, Roll Rider.For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/9bc59c07-05ab-41aa-b37e-f35a7c92092d Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(05:31) How social media was Rent the Runway's first tailwind(07:21) Being early to sustainable fashion(09:21) Starting the company at HBS in 2008(12:36) Launching with no fashion or tech background(14:49) The three biggest early surprises(18:44) Using “show don't tell” to fundraise(20:06) Why customer social proof was so important(23:04) Spending only 10% of revenue on marketing(25:12) Getting the NYT to cover their launch(29:43) Early mistakes(31:29) Re-building the product a few weeks before launch(33:11) Why building their own logistics was so important(38:59) Subscriptions, retail, and other key product decisions(45:15) How the internet makes it harder to shop(49:30) Building conversational commerce at Walmart(53:48) Lessons from starting a company with her kids(58:38) Favorite startups in AI and commerceReferenced:Rent the Runway: https://www.renttherunway.com/ NYT's Launch Coverage: https://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/09/technology/09runway.htmlCheck out Roll Rider: https://rollrider.com/ Use code TURNER15 for 15% offFollow Jenny:Twitter: https://x.com/Jenny_RTR LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fleiss-18577314Follow Turner:Twitter: https://x.com/TurnerNovak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovak Subscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: https://www.thespl.it/ 

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:A potential strike by 45,000 dockworkers could severely disrupt U.S. supply chains, with industries bracing for major delays and economic losses. South Los Angeles is breaking ground on the first-ever Costco with apartment living above it. Rent the Runway is back with a pop-up sample sale at Mall of America, offering deep discounts on designer items just in time for the colder seasons, attracting fashion enthusiasts to update their wardrobes ahead of the holidays.Stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

Camille Fournier is the author of The Manager's Path, which many consider the definitive guide for navigating one's career path in tech. Camille was previously the CTO of Rent the Runway, VP of Technology at Goldman Sachs, Head of Platform Engineering at Two Sigma, and Global Head of Engineering and Architecture at JPMorgan Chase. She is about to release new newest book, Platform Engineering: A Guide for Technical, Product, and People Leaders. In our conversation, we discuss:• What product managers do that annoys engineers• Why major rewrites are a trap• Why you should have fewer one-on-ones• Strategies for organizing and working with platform teams• Tips for new managers• Advice for transitioning from individual contributor to manager• Much more—Brought to you by:• DX—A platform for measuring and improving developer productivity• CommandBar—AI-powered user assistance for modern products and impatient users• Coda—The all-in-one collaborative workspace—Find the transcript and show notes at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/engineering-leadership-camille-fournier—Where to find Camille Fournier:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camille-fournier-9011812/• Website: https://skamille.medium.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Camille's background(02:17) Common annoyances between PMs and engineers(07:09) Avoiding the telephone game(08:05) Hoarding ideas and over-engineering(09:55) The importance of involving engineers in ideation(11:37) The middle-person dilemma(14:21) Rewriting systems: a big trap?(20:40) Engineering leadership lessons(36:02) Moving from IC to management(40:32) One-on-one meetings(45:10) Pushing beyond comfort zones(45:27) Building a balanced work culture(48:01) Effective time management strategies(54:15) Advice for platform team success(01:02:42) Platform team responsibilities(01:04:43) When to form a platform team(01:07:02) Thriving on a platform team(01:12:48) AI corner(01:17:03) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Platform Engineering: A Guide for Technical, Product, and People Leaders: https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Engineering-Technical-Product-Leaders/dp/1098153642/• The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change: https://www.amazon.com/Managers-Path-Leaders-Navigating-Growth/dp/1491973897• 97 Things Every Engineering Manager Should Know: Collective Wisdom from the Experts: https://www.amazon.com/Things-Every-Engineering-Manager-Should/dp/1492050903• Avoiding the Rewrite Trap: https://skamille.medium.com/avoiding-the-rewrite-trap-b1283b8dd39e• Levelsio on X: https://x.com/levelsio• Pieter Levels on the Lex Fridman Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFtjKbXKqbg• GraphQL: https://graphql.org/• New Blue Sun by André 3000 on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/33Ek6daAL3oXyQIV1uoItD• Musk's 5 Steps to Cut Internal Bureaucracy at Tesla and SpaceX: https://icecreates.com/insight/musk-s-5-steps-to-cut-internal-bureaucracy-at-tesla-and-spacex-you-may-say-it-s-his-algorithm/• Ian Nowland on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inowland/• Studio Pulls ‘Megalopolis' Trailer Using Fake Quotes from Famed Movie Critics: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/studio-pulls-megalopolis-trailer-using-fake-quotes-from-famed-movie-critics_n_66c74046e4b0f1ca469413c7• Claude 2: https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-2• What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful: https://www.amazon.com/What-Got-Here-Wont-There/dp/1401301304• When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times: https://www.amazon.com/When-Things-Fall-Apart-Difficult/dp/1611803438• Alien: Romulus: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18412256/• Whoop: https://www.whoop.com—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

What does it really take to innovate in the tech world while balancing the demands of parenthood? Well today Anushka Salinas, CEO of Nanit, is sitting down with Priscilla and Lauren to take us along her incredible journey from transitioning from a career in fashion to leading the cutting-edge parenting tech company, Nanit. Anushka credits two major factors when it comes to her success -  Being passionate about the problems you're solving, no matter what position you find yourself in, and the importance of having a diverse team that embraces open communication among members. Her story is nothing short of inspiring, and we're confident that once you hear it, you will be more than motivated to take that step towards your next big move.    Links Follow Us On Instagram: @forwardfemale @hernextbigmove Check Us Out Online: Forward Female Website Join Community: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Join Accountability Club: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Schedule A Consultation: https://calendly.com/the-forward-female/discovery-call Email Us: hello@forwardfemale.com    Nanit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get_nanit/?hl=en Nanit Website: https://www.nanit.com/

Jennifer Hyman is the co-founder and CEO of Rent The Runway, a pioneering fashion technology company that has revolutionized the way women get dressed. Under her leadership, Rent The Runway has grown into a multi-million dollar business, offering clothing and accessory rentals from over 700 designer brands.Jennifer's vision for a more sustainable and accessible fashion industry has garnered her numerous accolades, including recognition on Fortune's "Most Powerful Women" list. With a background in economics from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School, she is a respected thought leader in entrepreneurship and innovation.***CHA-CHING! Customers are rushing to your store. Do you have a point-of-sale system you can trust or is it (ahem) a real P.O.S.? You need Shopify for retail.Shopify POS is your command center for your retail store. From accepting payments to managing inventory, Shopify has EVERYTHING you need to sell in person. Get hardware that fits your business. Take payments by smartphone, transform your tablet into a point-of-sale system, or use Shopify's POS Go mobile device for a battle-tested solution.Plus, Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way.Do retail right with Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/founderhour. Once again, go to www.shopify.com/founderhour to take your retail business to the next level today.***The Founder Hour is brought to you by Outer. Outer makes the world's most beautiful, comfortable, innovative, and high-quality outdoor furniture - ALL from sustainable materials - and is the ONLY outdoor furniture with a patented built-in cover to make protecting it effortless. From teak chairs to fire pit tables, everything Outer makes has the look and feel of what you'd expect at a 5-star resort, for less than you'd pay at a big box store for something that won't last.For a limited time, get 10% off at www.liveouter.com/thefounderhour. Terms and conditions apply. ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.twitter.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

Rent the Runway, Galway, is proud to announce a new partnership with TeenTurn, an organisation dedicated to providing teenage girls with hands-on experience in STEM. The collaboration was recently marked by a special event where Rent the Runway donated 32 decommissioned laptops to TeenTurn. At the event, hosted in Rent the Runways European Software and Technology Hub in Galway, TeenTurn participants shared their inspiring journeys and the positive impact of TeenTurn's programs on their lives. They also highlighted the significant role TeenTurn has played in their learning, development, and career choices. The laptop donation is part of Rent the Runway's ongoing commitment to supporting educational initiatives empowering young women in technology. As a female-founded and led company, with a female CEO/COO and SVP of Engineering, and women in leadership positions across the company, Rent the Runway provides a unique environment to foster a passion for technology among women. "TeenTurn provides a unique opportunity for education and industry organisations to inspire and engage through long-term relationships," said Iseult Mangan, Regional Manager, TeenTurn. "Our partnership with Rent the Runway will help us continue to empower young women in STEM fields." "These laptops will support the girls' educational journeys, providing essential tools for their STEM development. Rent the Runway is proud to support TeenTurn's mission and provide practical support to young women. We believe in the power of mentorship and providing the necessary tools to help these girls succeed in their STEM careers" said Becky Case, SVP of Engineering, Rent the Runway. RTR and TeenTurn plan to continue their collaboration with future initiatives aimed at providing more resources and support for TeenTurn's programs. See more stories here.

Rent the Runway? Don't mind if I do! Or do I? Bicoastal beauty Courtney O'Donnell joins us to chat about the sick world of clothing rental services targeting those of us who cannot COMMIT (because of our moral shortcomings). Plus: Are sunglasses a scam? Is Junie B. Jones a huge bitch? And finally: Was Mr. Bean silent… or was he SILENCED?! NYC: See George's standup show on May 22! Tickets: https://littlefieldnyc.com/event/?wfea_eb_id=890549305947 LA: Come to StraightioLab Live at the Bourbon Room on May 28! Tickets: https://bourbonroomhollywood.com/tm-event/straightiolab/Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Excited for this week's episode and with Rachel Kibbe. We met at the Sustainable Fashion Forum in Austin in April and I'm so glad we had the opportunity to keep talking about her work.We discuss the Americas Act, a bipartisan bill introduced in March 2024 and the textile circularity portion Rachel wrote, incentivizing innovation in the US. Rachel is the CEO of Circular Services Group and American Circular Textiles with members leading the circular fashion space such as The RealReal, Rent The Runway, Reformation, Trove, and many more. Follow Rachel:Ig: @circulargurlFollow Interwoven!Instagram: @interwovenstories.podTiktok: @interwovenstoriesFeatured intro story!Ig: @katie_capozziShare your own stories about vintage, thrifted, preloved, secondhand, rental, and any meaningful pieces you have! Get featured and submit your own story here!Thank you for listening!

Gen Z redet nicht mehr mit Google und Babys reden mit AI. Adam Neumann à la Signa-Holding. Es gibt AI und Chips News. Wieso steigt Rent The Runway Intraday mehr als mancher Meme Coin? Wieso baut Spotify ein Tool zum Remixen? Werbung: Bewirb dich jetzt im Sales bei Personio, der All-in-one-HR Softwarelösung aus München. Alle Jobs findest du unter Personio.com Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: 00:00:00 MBA Essays 0:02:50 Adam Neumann 00:14:20 VSOPs 00:19:15 Rent The Runway 00:29:55 Spotify 00:34:15 BigTech Chips 00:36:30 Mistral LLM 00:39:35 Gen Z Suchverhalten und Babys die mit AI sprechen Shownotes: Adam Neumann bei CNBC Rent The Runway: Marketwatch Spotify Remix Tool: Twitter Meta AI: The Information Apple M4: The Verge Mistral: ZDNET GenZ Suchverhalten: Axios Podcast Empfehlung: Moreno+1 mit Gerd Gigerenzer: Der Spiegel

In episode 215, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks about how she manages closet clutter and shares her Rent the Runway review after trying the service for a year.   While renovating their home, part of the plan was to include Allison's master bedroom closet.  Allison discovered that the Rent the Runway service wasn't just relegated to fancy dresses for black-tie events, but that the service also offers clothing rentals for everyday outfits and she decided to give RTR a try.  She streamlined her closet and made a commitment to minimize additional clothing purchases while using this clothing rental service.   Allison found several uses for the RTR service, including having a wardrobe ready for events (gatherings with friends, work events, date nights), a travel wardrobe, for filming video footage for work, as well as going out for dressier events like weddings and other celebrations.   Perks Allison found with RTR include fewer decisions about what to wear, sticking to her commitment of minimizing additional clothing purchases, having a much smaller wardrobe in her closet, and confidence in the up-to-date clothing fashions she's wearing. Allison recommends the RTR or similar services for those who aren't as much into fashion and the process of clothes shopping and putting together outfits.  She also learned to always read the reviews, especially with sizing notes for your own reference.     Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/   Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777   Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of free meal plans! Rent the Runway $30 off link: https://www.renttherunway.com/shares/u68eQKP2_DgrS0-19L5Omg== email info@prepdish.com if code is expired

This week on the Modern Retail Rundown: Nike announced the surprising departure of its COO Andy Campion, alongside the end of its longterm partnership with golf star Tiger Woods. Similarly, rental service Rent the Runway is also restructuring -- with its COO also leaving and the company laying off 10% of its employees as it tries to improve the business. Finally, industry watchers expect to see more direct-to-consumer exits in 2024 as more founders look to sell their companies.

On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, editor-in-chief Jill Manoff and international fashion reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we discuss the highlights and surprises of the CFDA's preliminary official New York Fashion Week schedule for fall 2024. We also talk about Rent the Runway's latest round of layoffs, which impacted 10% of its corporate employees, and the fashion brands that ruled the Golden Globes red carpet.

Google beeindruckt mit einem Gemini AI Video (und hat dabei leicht geschummelt). Wir sprechen über das Businessmodell und die Bewertung von Celonis. Ist die Regulierung in Europa ein Nachteil für den Tech-Standort? Googles Search Partner Network hat Probleme mit Brand Safety. Es gibt Earnings von Asana, Rent The Runway, Braze, C3AI, Sentinel One, DocuSign und MongoDB. Aktuelle Werbepartner des Doppelgänger Tech Talk Podcasts und unser Sheet. Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) Milano Vice Series A (00:02:50) Gemini (00:16:25) EU Tech Regulierung (00:21:50) Celonis  (00:33:00) Search Partner Network  (01:10:20) Rent The Runway Earnings (01:12:30) Braze Earnings (01:15:00) Asana Earnings (01:16:00) C3AI Earnings (01:17:45) Sentinel One Earnings (01:19:10) DocuSign Earnings (01:20:20) MongoDB Earnings (01:21:50) AMD neuer Chip Shownotes: Search Partner Network: LinkedIn, Adweek Gemini: Google

Rent the Runway has taken home the Best Application of Artificial Intelligence in a Company Award at the prestigious ITAG (Innovation Technology AtlanTec Gateway) Excellence Awards held recently in The Hardiman in Galway. Rent the Runway's European software and technology hub employs around 70 people at its base in the Piscatorial School in the Claddagh area in the heart of Galway. At the awards, Rent the Runway was shortlisted three times across three separate categories. The Best Application of AI award was given to Rent the Runway for their creation and deployment of a new proprietary machine learning algorithm that has improved the company's text search function with significant, measurable results. The AI search now allows users to explore the Rent the Runway site with outfit descriptions, such as "pink sparkly Barbie dress", or to search for outfits suitable for specific occasions like "Weekend Brunch" or "Holidays to Greece." Rent the Runway's fashion buyers are also benefiting from the new machine learning-powered search service and use it for language-driven searches of historical inventory to inform their purchasing decisions for upcoming seasons. "The need for the AI-driven solution arose from the increasing challenge of helping users find relevant styles beyond simple keyword matches", said Dorothy Creaven, Vice President, Managing Director and site lead at Rent the Runway in Galway. "Traditional search methods had become unscalable due to the diversity of search queries, and we are delighted to see the team's innovations and efforts recognised and rewarded by the wider tech community." Rent the Runway established its European technology hub in Galway in April 2019 and is Rent the Runway's first international office outside the US. The award-winning team in Galway tackles core technology challenges and influences the next generation of services critical to Rent The Runway's success and continued growth. Founded in 2000, ITAG's mission as a non-profit tech association is to develop technology innovation along the AtlanTec Gateway. The itag awards annually showcase the top talent in technology in the West of Ireland. See more stories here.

Catalina Daniels and James Sherman are startup company founders, angel investors, and co-authors of SMART STARTUPS: What Every Entrepreneur Needs To Know—Advice from 18 Harvard Business School Founders, on shelves today, October 10th! Which is my birthday, so feel free to leave FUTUREPROOF. A review on Apple Podcasts in my honor, and thanks in advance! Anyhow, I really enjoyed SMART STARTUPS since it provides unconventional advice for entrepreneurs based on the experiences of 18 companies founded by Harvard Business School graduates—including unicorns like Rent The Runway, Gilt Groupe, and more.Daniels and Sherman studied entrepreneurship together at Harvard Business School. Years later, their experiences as founders were drastically different from what they learned at HBS. There was so much they learned the hard way, that they wish they wished they had known beforehand. And as angel investors and mentors to founders, they've seen many promising startups fail due to unexpected pitfalls—some of which we're going to discuss right now, so let's jump right in!

Welche Person stößt am meisten CO2 mit Flügen aus? Was sind die Funktionen des Handels und wie wirkt sich AI darauf aus? Was bedeutet AI für Wissensberufe und wie könnte versucht werden den Fachkräftemangel zu lösen? Wir schauen kritisch auf C3ai. Außerdem gibt es Zahlen von Zscaler, Asana und Rent The Runway Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) CDAO, Privatjets (00:09:40) C3ai Earnings (00:31:20) Amazon Seller, Handelsfunktionen und AI (00:54:00) Wissensberufe und AI  (01:09:20) Apple China  (01:12:55) Zscaler  (01:16:20) GitLab  (01:18:20) Asana (01:21:20) Rent The Runway (01:24:40) news  Shownotes: Werbung: Wir freuen uns, Lenovo als innovativen Partner gewonnen zu haben und werden euch die kommenden Wochen ein paar Highlights des Lösungsanbieters vorzustellen. Podcast Empfehlung: The Logan Bartlett Show. Episode 44 mit Sid Sijbrandij, Founder/CEO von GitLab Private Jet Emissions in 2022 ClimateJets.org C3AI Call Trankscript: Seeking Alpha AI & Händer: Marketplace Pulse Veganz Ad Hoc Apple China: FT Elon: WSJ LeanIX Übernahme: LinkedIn Doppelgänger Tech Talk Podcast AI by Pip: https://www.doppelgaenger.io/ai Sheet https://doppelgaenger.io/sheet/ Disclaimer https://www.doppelgaenger.io/disclaimer/ Post Production by Jan Wagener Aktuelle Doppelgänger Werbepartner

"We're Momming Today" with mom boss Jennifer Fleiss, CEO of Jetblack, a text based personal shopping service. Jenny is also the co-founder of Rent the Runway. So how does this serial entrepreneur bring her business skills to raising three young children? How does technological innovation disrupt our parenting? Oh, maybe a peek inside her closet too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rent the Runway, Inc., Q1 2024 Earnings Call, Jun 07, 2023

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Jennifer Hyman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Rent the Runway, the world's first and largest shared designer closet. Under Jennifer's leadership, RTR has made history by being the first company to go public with a female founder/CEO, COO, and CFO. Jennifer serves on the Board of The Estée Lauder Companies and Zalando, and also is a Founding Member of the NYSE Board Advisory Council, a Member of the Women.nyc Advisory Board and a Member of the Launch with GS Advisory Council for Goldman Sachs. In Today's Episode with Jennifer Hyman We Discuss: 1. The 14-Year Overnight Success: Scaling Rent The Runway To IPO: What was the a-ha founding moment for Jennifer with RTR? What does Jenn know now that she wishes she had known at the beginning? Does Jenn believe that naivete is good or not when starting a business? 2. Building the Best Team: What have been Jenn's single biggest lessons when it comes to acquiring the best talent? What have been Jenn's biggest hiring mistakes over the years? How does Jenn approach the interview process? Why does Jenn not focus on their professional career and achievements? What questions does she ask? What does Jenn believe are the single biggest mistakes founders make when building their teams? 3. Building the Business for IPO and Beyond: Why does Jenn wish she had run RTR as a private company in the same way she does now as a public company? How does the way you run the company differ? What about the unit economics of RTR suggesting it is a fundamentally better business than apparel competitors? How have their margin profiles changed over time? Why does Wall St not love RTR? What is required for that to change? Why does Jenn believe the street is wrong on how they analyse RTR? 4. Boards 101: Leading and Learning from Estee Lauder: What are Jenn's biggest lessons to founders on how to manage boards successfully? What have been 1-2 of Jenn's biggest lessons from being on the Estee Lauder board? What do the best board members do? What do the worst board members do?

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Today I thought it would be fun to have a quick chat about my personal style and clothing rentals. I was looking through past episodes to see what people listened to the most out of curiosity and almost all of the top episodes were fashion-related, and it's one of my favorite topics too! We've chatted a lot already about how to find your own personal style on previous episodes so I'll link some of the relevant ones below in case you missed any of them, but for today I thought I could just give an overview about me specifically and what I think my own style is because I'm sure it could change in the future but over the past year I've felt a lot more settled into a groove with this, and maybe it will give you some inspo or just be a nice little fun escape for your morning!  I also will touch on my experiences with renting clothing because whenever I mention that I do that every month it's usually a little conversation starter and people have questions about it, so I'll just share a few things about that too and why I've been liking it! Other Fashion Episodes: Episode 3: Find Your Timeless Style Episode 24: Cool Girl Style & Thrifting Tips Episode 42: Fashion Details You Didn't Know You Cared About Episode 9: Summer 2022 Trends Rent on Nuuly (affiliate) Rent on Rent The Runway (affiliate) What I would shop this summer⁠ Follow me on Instagram: @reallyprettygood  Follow me on Pinterest: @reallyprettygood  Don't forget to Rate, Review, and Share this episode with a friend!

A Mid-Season Gabfest! The Most Scandalous & Thirsty Headlines of the Week! This week Jamaal and I:  Share how Tina Turner's story made a strong impact on us and the world of music, we're in awe of her evolution as an artist. Discuss our personal spiritual awakenings and beliefs, and how those personal changes helped us to embrace a mindset of receptiveness and adaptability. Analyze Target's support of LGBTQ causes, the controversy of the #TargetBoycott, and how the conservative opposition is misappropriated.  Evaluate the role of social media and online platforms in shaping curated content and the subsequent effects on mental well-being. Maude—-Modern Intimacy is a modern sexual wellness company built on quality, simplicity, and inclusivity, they're on a mission to make intimacy better -for all people. Use our unique promo code: ALICIAE10 Get 10% off your purchases at check out.  Never run out of clothes to wear, use my link for a discount on membership for  Rent The Runway.  https://rtr.app.link/e/9FkjuPr8wzb  Help Support Alicia in building personal libraries for young readers in Houston.  DONATE

Here's what Alex got into today:Stocks are mixed around the world this morning while crypto stays pretty flat. Earnings this week that we're excited about include Gitlab, Couchbase, Yext, Smartsheet, and Hashicorp. (We're also keeping an eye on the Atomic Wallet hack.)Reddit's proposed API changes (charges, more like) are having a pretty big impact on the service's userbase; there are calls for a blackout of certain forums in response to the proposed updates. Reddit, on the other hand, is a business and needs to make money.Sticking to social media, news broke this morning that Twitter's revenues are down sharply compared to year-ago totals, at least when we consider its American advertising incomes. Twitter does more than just ads in North America, but given that it's likely a pretty big chunk of its total top line, it's not good news.Canva's valuation was slashed by a mutual fund (something that we have seen a lot lately), the latest in a string of similar headlines for other unicorns.Closing, WWDC is today. Get. Hype.Don't forget: our listener survey is back! If you can, please take a moment to let us know what you want more of, what you want less of, and how we can make this the kind of podcast you want to come back to every week. Equity will be back on Thursday this week, but in the meantime, you can catch us on Twitter @EquityPod.For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity's Simplecast website. Equity drops at 7:00 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders, one that details how our stories come together and more!

In this powerful convo, I talk to my friend Delara Aubon about the harsh realities of moving up the leadership ladder as a woman in the real estate industry. My guest Delara Aubon is a dynamic real estate professional who champions the cause of women's leadership and progress in the Real Estate industry.  Delara's passion for mentorship and her commitment to closing the gender gap makes her an exceptional role model for women in real estate. Follow her on Instagram @duchessdelara Maude—-Modern Intimacy is a modern sexual wellness company built on quality, simplicity, and inclusivity, they're on a mission to make intimacy better -for all people. Use our unique promo code: ALICIAE10 Get 10% off your purchases at check out.  Never run out of clothes to wear, use my link for a discount on membership for  Rent The Runway.  https://rtr.app.link/e/9FkjuPr8wzb  Help Support Alicia in building personal libraries for young readers in Houston.  DONATE

Championing Women In Real Estate Leadership with Delara Aubon! I'm so thrilled to be joined by my good friend Delara Aubon, a powerhouse leader who champions the cause of women's leadership and progress in the Real Estate industry. In this episode: We discuss the many discrepancies and gender gap that exists in real estate investment, with men far more likely to participate in the market. The reasons for this disparity and how it is rooted in historical discrimination and unreasonable societal expectations. Why women are often disregarded when pursuing wealth-building investments, and often face more significant challenges when it comes to managing finances and real estate investments due to traditional gender roles and expectations. Delara shares her experiences and observations with me in this amazing chat. We note how important it is for us to address such inequalities and empower women to take control of their money and opportunities. My guest Delara Aubon is a dynamic real estate professional who champions the cause of women's leadership and progress in the Real Estate industry.  Delara's passion for mentorship and her commitment to closing the gender gap makes her an exceptional role model for women in real estate. Follow her on Instagram @duchessdelara Maude—-Modern Intimacy is a modern sexual wellness company built on quality, simplicity, and inclusivity, they're on a mission to make intimacy better -for all people. Use our unique promo code: ALICIAE10 Get 10% off your purchases at check out.  Never run out of clothes to wear, use my link for a discount on membership for  Rent The Runway.  https://rtr.app.link/e/9FkjuPr8wzb  Help Support Alicia in building personal libraries for young readers in Houston.  DONATE

May is mental health month, let me know what you're doing to improve yours! In Part 2 we: Delve into the incredible connection between Pilates and mental health to achieve balance and harmony. Understand the varying benefits of Pilates and its suitability for women of diverse backgrounds. Overcome challenges related to body image and develop resilience in a social media-driven culture. Enrich your life through empowering and accessible fitness initiatives designed for women. Explore the far-reaching effects of marketing powerhouses like Peloton on today's fitness landscape. Ashley's mission is to help women of all abilities find empowerment and confidence through fitness, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and supported in their journey. Follow Ashley on Instagram at @knockemsilly and @defypilates Maude—-Modern Intimacy is a modern sexual wellness company built on quality, simplicity, and inclusivity, they're on a mission to make intimacy better -for all people. Use our unique promo code: ALICIAE10 Get 10% off your purchases at check out.  Never run out of clothes to wear, use my link for a discount on membership for  Rent The Runway.  https://rtr.app.link/e/9FkjuPr8wzb  Help Support Alicia in building personal libraries for young readers in Houston.  DONATE

#PilatesBody is more than a Trend, it's a Whole Lifestyle!  Today I'm introducing to you my super start Pilates Reformer instructor Ashley Giannini. I've been doing pilates for about 3 and a half years and it's been a  game changer for my mental health.  It has helped me to control my breathing and which then helps with my chronic anxiety and restlessness.  I hope this episode encourages you to try a Pilates Reformer workout, it's an intense workout without the joint pain and damage.  May is mental health month, let me know what you're doing to improve yours! Ashley Giannini is a passionate fitness enthusiast and Pilates instructor with a background in martial arts, soccer, and gymnastics. With a love for physical challenges and a dedication to helping others reach their fitness goals, Ashley brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her Pilates classes. Follow Ashley on Instagram at @knockemsilly @defypilates Maude—-Modern Intimacy is a modern sexual wellness company built on quality, simplicity, and inclusivity, they're on a mission to make intimacy better -for all people. Use our unique promo code: ALICIAE10 Get 10% off your purchases at check out.  Never run out of clothes to wear, use my link for a discount on membership for  Rent The Runway.  https://rtr.app.link/e/9FkjuPr8wzb  Help Support Alicia in building personal libraries for young readers in Houston.  DONATE

"Now also in that meeting, I asked her, 'Could you introduce me to a few of your friends? I'd love to meet with them and talk about this idea.' Because every meeting has to get you to three other meetings. Never leave a meeting with someone without asking them for that introduction." In this View From The Top interview, Rent the Runway founder and CEO Jennifer Hyman shares stories from her first meeting with fashion-giant Diane Von Furstenberg and how she's worked to foster and maintain relationships with more than 1,000 retail brands. "If you're an entrepreneur, effectively you are a salesperson. That's your number one skill that you need to have," Hyman says. Interviewed by Cyerra Holmes, MBA '23, Hyman talked about how growing up with a sibling with a disability helped her become relentlessly optimistic in the face of insurmountable odds. And, just twelve years after business school and those first meetings with fashion designers, Hyman took Rent The Runway public, becoming the 30th woman to complete an IPO in the history of U.S. markets.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WARNING: A TRAVEL RANT IS THE ORDER OF THE DAY.  In this episode, Alicia is joined by her partner in life and travel, her husband Rusk! We discuss the pesky travel habits that can put a damper on any trip. We have over 24 years of globetrotting, and when we say Rusk and I have seen it all and know the ins and outs of world travel. Our candid and humorous take on these topics is sure to keep the conversation lively and engaging for travel enthusiasts everywhere. Maude—-Modern Intimacy is a modern sexual wellness company built on quality, simplicity, and inclusivity, they're on a mission to make intimacy better -for all people. Use our unique promo code: ALICIAE10 Get 10% off your purchases at check out.  Never run out of clothes to wear, use my link for a discount on membership for  Rent The Runway.  https://rtr.app.link/e/9FkjuPr8wzb  Help Support Alicia in building personal libraries for young readers in HISD https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=NH5XX8DMDJMGW    

Let's play a game, Do you give a Damn about the Coronation? Yes or No Does the Monarchy still hold any value and do we care that a new King will be crowned? Have we forgotten Lady Diana? Do we agree that Imperial Britain is continuing on an outdated tradition according to many? Hear what Rusk and I think about this unique tradition!  Maude—-Modern Intimacy is a modern sexual wellness company built on quality, simplicity, and inclusivity, they're on a mission to make intimacy better -for all people. Use our unique promo code: ALICIAE10 Get 10% off your purchases at check out.  Never run out of clothes to wear, use my link for a discount on membership for  Rent The Runway.  https://rtr.app.link/e/9FkjuPr8wzb  Help Support Alicia in building personal libraries for young readers in HISD https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=NH5XX8DMDJMGW

Can Couples be Equally Competitive? In the world of business and entrepreneurship, having a competitive nature can prove to be a valuable asset. Being competitive means striving to be the best in your chosen field or endeavor, constantly pushing yourself to improve and overcome any obstacles that may arise. This mindset can help propel individuals to success even in the face of adversity. In the realm of personal growth, engaging in healthy competition with others can push one to reach new heights and become more proficient in their craft. For us, our competitive nature has manifested in our approach to various aspects of their lives, such as real estate investing and their shared love for wine. Throughout this Vibes by Alicia episode, we start our conversation by talking about our recent trip to St. Croix to visit one of our investment properties, we also openly discuss our competitiveness, and how we share the same level of drive to excel in whatever we pursue. We hope that you take a few valuable lessons about the importance of staying dedicated and focused on one's path to growth. Maude—-Modern Intimacy is a modern sexual wellness company built on quality, simplicity, and inclusivity, they're on a mission to make intimacy better -for all people. Use our unique promo code: ALICIAE10 Get 10% off your purchases at check out.  Never run out of clothes to wear, use my link for a discount on membership for  Rent The Runway.  https://rtr.app.link/e/9FkjuPr8wzb  Help Support Alicia in building personal libraries for young readers in HISD https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=NH5XX8DMDJMGW  

Jenny Fleiss has been an entrepreneur since she was a child. Where most kids are content to simply sell lemonade by the cup, she spent her summer days figuring out how to bundle products, the best form of signage, and what location would generate the highest number of sales. That spirit stayed with her as she grew older, always finding creative ways to solve a problem, like the time she duct taped her heel on the fly. Co-founding both Rent the Runway and Jet Black, Jenny has only picked up steam since her lemonade days. Ever the entrepreneurial mind, she is constantly excited by ways of growing and adapting her businesses to the ever-changing needs of her audience. But that doesn't mean that business solutions have to be complicated. According to Jenny, one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is learning how to work creatively with what you have. Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here, or visit https://anchor.fm/superwomen/messages on your desktop or phone to leave us a voice memo! Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Big Ideas “Passing the baton” – leaving a good team in place when stepping down from a leadership position. [10:35] Two main categories of innovation: improvements on existing products and creating new products people didn't know they wanted. [16:21] Creating an active role for your children in your business: talking to them about what you do and inviting their opinions on things. [20:59] Links HBR After Hours Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superwomen/support

A chat about how the fashion trend cycle is changing and what I think that means for Summer 2023 Trends Lately I've been seeing a ton of posts about summer fashion 2023 and everyone seems to have a similar sentiment, that this year is kind of a weird one for a variety of reasons which I will get into, and no one really knows what we are wearing this summer. I thought it would be fun to explore this topic here and give you my thoughts on why this summer is a different one, what i think is happening in the world of fashion trends overall for kind of the first time in recent history, what trends I hear people talking about,  mer, and what I plan to wear this summer  I find trends so fascinating because to me they're like an outward expression of what our culture is going through together. So you know how we all know our outfits are an expression of ourselves and our personality and feelings each day. Well, trends are the same thing but for an entire culture. So i think they're interesting to analyze and predict. That said, it's obviously very ok to not care. Especially this year and especially in recent years in my opinion. And just because something is trendy doesn't mean you have to like it and just because something is considered uncool now doesn't mean you have to stop liking it.  What I would shop this summer Episode 3: Find Your Timeless Style Episode 24: Cool Girl Style & Thrifting Tips Episode 42: Fashion Details You Didn't Know You Cared About Episode 9: Summer 2022 Trends Rent on Nuuly (affiliate) Rent on Rent The Runway (affiliate) Follow me on Instagram: @reallyprettygood  Follow me on Pinterest: @reallyprettygood  Don't forget to Rate, Review, and Share this episode with a friend!

It's the first edition of our "Open for Hire" bonus series where we'll be chatting with marketing professionals open for hire - whether they've just graduated, were laid off, or are just looking to take the next step in their career journey - to highlight their background and skill sets and have an open Q&A around job hunting in today's market. Our first "Open for Hire" guest is Lauren Roth, previously the Community Experience and Marketing Manager at Otherland candles. Listen in! ____ Say hi! DM us on Instagram and let us know which bonus episodes you're excited for - we can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you. NEW: Download the Dream Career Game Plan! NEW: Check out our website! NEW: Join our email list! Connect with Open for Hire guest Lauren Roth: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with Co-Host Erica: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with Co-Host Cassie: LinkedIn | Instagram Follow MHH: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter, Marketing Happy Hour Weekly Join our Marketing Happy Hour Insiders LinkedIn Group --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marketinghappyhour/support

In the latest edition of the Omni Talk Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga along with special guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group discuss: Rent The Runway Opens Shop On Amazon For the full episode head here: https://omnitalk.blog/2023/01/19/fast-five-video-walmarts-salesforce-rent-the-runways-desperation-starbucks-dashed-to-your-door/

In this week's Omni Talk Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, A&M's Jonathan Sharp and Michael Prendergast stopped by and joined Anne and Chris to discuss: - Their mutual admiration for Walmart's Salesforce partnership and how Walmart is positioning its technology services. - Starbucks going national with DoorDash and whether it signals the start of “the third place” being fully replaced by working from home. - Whether Rent The Runway selling on Amazon is shrewd or just plain desperate. - Trigo's first U.S. store that debuted this week with Wakefern Food Corp.. - And closed with a “there's more to the story than there appears” take on Portillo's decision to make all its drive-thrus cashless. There's all that, plus Big New Yorkers, exchanging services for something other than money, and the grossest things they could realistically imagine finding in a box of Legos. P.S. Don't forget to register for Shoptalk to take advantage of their new onsite Meetup networking opportunity: shoptalk.com/us/omnitalk P.P.S. Go to terrapinn.com/homedeliveryworld to register for Home Delivery World TODAY. Music by hooksounds.com

Daria Burke spent the majority of her career building iconic beauty and fashion brands, working at L'Oréal, Estée Lauder, and Rent the Runway in its early days. She even led fashion and beauty partnerships at Facebook. Then, she landed her dream title of CMO at JustFab before realizing her successful climb up the corporate ladder still may have left her unfulfilled. After walking away from running teams and operations for some of the biggest brands, Burke has pivoted her career to become a board member and advisor for companies that truly align with her values, and she writes about her vast experience examining human potential for publications such as HuffPost and Fast Company. Tune in to hear it all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This real life quickie is about all the things that I've been going through this week. The good, the bad, the chubby. I know I said I wasn't going to focus on weight ever again, but when none of your jeans zip up, you know it's time to take matters into your own hands. Kinda joking, kinda not. I tell you all about the Tuesday that started off super negatively and how I turned that bad boy around. Also, tell you about my experience with Rent the Runway and other fun stuff I have coming up in the new year. Thank you again for listening and send me a review when you can!! It would mean the world to me!! Link to my group mastermind coaching experience in January 2023----Click Here! Click here for my 1:1 Voxer Coaching --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aceyourlife/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aceyourlife/support

You probably heard several stories about creatives leaving their day job to pursue their side hustles. But some creatives manage to wonderfully balance their full-time work and find time to fuel a creative outlet. In this episode of The Pollen Podcast, Diana talks to Rolanda Evelyn, the senior product development manager at Rent The Runway and editor-in-chief of her blog, leave a little sparkle. She talks about pursuing your desired career while having a creative side hustle that brings joy. It takes more than talent; critical elements of Rolanda's journey were knowledge of what she wanted and the grit to keep going.   Listen to this episode to gain insights on how to have a creative outlet that fuels your wants and needs! Create your own creative entrepreneurship story of clarity, professional confidence, and profit. Join Diana's 90-day group course Camp Clarity and learn everything you wish you already knew, like how to land dream clients, harness the power of social media, and make the money you deserve. Learn more here. 

Noticed that Bitcoin and Crypto buzz? It's because this week is Crypto's biggest day of the year: We explain The Ethereum Merge. Rent The Runway's is hopeful because you're going back to the office… with a fabulous new wardrobe. And over the weekend, a Meta employee accidentally left a top-secret VR headset in a hotel room… we break down what it means. $ETH $BTC $RENT $META $AAPL Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube Want a Shoutout on the pod? Fill out this form Got the Best Fact Yet? We got a form for that too Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When the pandemic hit, Rent the Runway, a company that rents designer clothing, saw half its customers pause or cancel their monthly subscriptions. Jennifer Hyman, the CEO, talks about how she retooled the business to survive the shock, and the challenges that still remain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking to Jennifer Hyman, co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway. Rent the Runway is a a pretty simple idea: it's a clothing rental and subscription business for women which launched in 2008. The basic idea is pretty simple: you can rent clothes one by one, and Subscribers pay a certain monthly amount for a certain number of pieces that they can swap out anywhere from 1 to 4 times a month depending on the tier of their membership. Rent the Runway also lets customers buy secondhand clothing either after they rent it or just outright.  But Rent the Runway has had a pretty intense path from its founding in 2008 to going public in 2021: the onset of the pandemic in 2020 cratered the business as 60 percent of customers canceled or paused their subscriptions, and Jennifer was forced to make drastic cuts to survive. But she says that now things are swinging back, as more and more people are spending their dollars going out, traveling, and generally shifting their spending from things to experiences. There's a post Covid wedding boom going on: Rent the Runway is right there for people. Jen and I talked about that swing in the business, but we spent most of this conversation talking about running a company that basically does really high-risk logistics: sourcing clothes, sending them to people, getting them back, cleaning them, and sending them out again. Spotify and Netflix run subscription businesses where the products never wear out or get dirty; Jen has to deal with red win stains at scale. In fact, Rent the Runway runs one of the country's biggest dry cleaning operations, which I find to be completely fascinating: what does dry cleaning innovation actually look like, and how does it hit the bottom line? My favorite episodes of Decoder are the ones where simple ideas – renting clothes – turn out to be incredible complicated to execute. This is one of those. Links: Apple defends upcoming privacy changes as ‘standing up for our users' Rent the Runway, a secondhand fashion site, makes its trading debut. Transcript: https://www.theverge.com/e/23041884 Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Today's episode was produced by Creighton DeSimone and Jackie McDermott and it was edited by Callie Wright. The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Our Sr Audio Director is Andrew Marino and our Executive Producer is Eleanor Donovan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank you, thank you, thank youuuu. I can't say it enough. I appreciate all the support you are showing my new capsule collection with Rent the Runway, Love, Whit!! This summer drop brings a variety of prints and bright colors that reflect the fun and positivity designing this line brought to my life. Anything with fashion brings me true joy. When I design or style, I feel my most genuine self feeling confident and proud. I can't wait to see what the future holds for me. In this episode, I took you on the journey of designing this beautiful line of dresses, tops, and pants! I explained why I wanted to partner with Rent the Runway again, the inspiration that guided me to the final direction, my design process, and some ways you can style my favorite pieces!    Use promo code WHITNEY for 40% OFF a 2-month trial of the (most-loved!) 8-item plan on Rent the Runway. Or purchase the pieces directly!         This episode is brought to you by Just Thrive, Splendid Spoon, Apostrophe, and Outschool.   Just Thrive's breakthrough, award-winning probiotic is the only product on the market that's proven to turn your gut into an antioxidant factory. Save 15% sitewide at justthrivehealth.com by using promo code: WHIT   Try Splendid Spoon today and take meal-planning off your plate. Just go to SplendidSpoon.com/withwhit for $50 off your first box when you subscribe to the Breakfast, Lunch and Reset plan, OR the Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Reset plan.    Apostrophe is a prescription skincare company that offers science-backed oral and topical medications clinically proven to help clear acne. Save fifteen dollars off your first visit with an Apostrophe provider at Apostrophe.com/WHIT when you use our code: WHIT   Outschool helps kids explore their interests and discover new ones! Right now, for a limited time, you'll save $15 on your child's first class when you go to Outschool.com/withwhit and use code withwhit. Produced by Dear Media

Episode 78 of the Elon Show: He's offered to buy Twitter (entirely). Rent The Runway is renting more runway because your weekend, weekday, and waist are different (FYI, pastel floral blazers are in). And Peloton raised prices… and lowered prices… at the same time.  $RENT $TWTR $PTON Got a SnackFact? Tweet it @RobinhoodSnacks @JackKramer @NickOfNewYork Want a shoutout on the pod? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/KhUAo31xmkSdeynD9 Got a SnackFact for the pod? We got a form for that too: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe64VKtvMNDPGSncHDRF07W34cPMDO3N8Y4DpmNP_kweC58tw/viewform ID: 2129125 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friday episodes have quickly become a fan favorite and this week should be no exception! Chalene spills the tea on everything going on in her life. She'll give you the real deal when it comes to Patreon, why she wasn't super happy on her birthday, thoughts on HBO's Euphoria, and so much more!   Join this Month's Romance Challenge at chalene.com/romance   Download the Patreon App and Join The Chalene Show at patreon.com/TheChaleneShow   Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here!   Links from today's episode: Subscribe to Build Your Tribe!!!  Be sure to check out the limited time Push journal Build Your Own Bundle Special!!  Join Phase it Up and start creating healthier habits, it isn't like other diets or programs! PhaseItUp.com Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com Check out the new supplement multi packs   I am Myself Again Check out all the Discounts and some of Chalene's favorite things at Chalene.com/Deals Leave Chalene a message at  (619) 500-4819 Leave Chalene a Voicemail review or question  HERE Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here! Go to Chalene.com/MyThing and see what your passion or hidden talents are!!   Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson   Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a ridiculously amazing fun-filled life!   Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!    Get episode show notes here: www.chalenejohnson.com/podcast    Hey! Send me a tweet & tell me what you think about the show! (Use the Hashtag) #The Chalene Show so I know you're a homie! XOXO Chalene