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Katrina Lake's Journey to Building a Billion-Dollar Business
TLDR Katrina Lake, founder of Stitch Fix, shares her journey of building a billion-dollar business, becoming the youngest female CEO to take a company public, and the importance of authenticity, diversity, and continuous self-improvement in leadership.
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Katrina Lake, founder of Stitch Fix, built a billion-dollar business and became the youngest female CEO to take a company public.
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Katrina Lake initially did not see herself as an entrepreneur due to lack of exposure and encouragement, but eventually realized the path was a good fit for her and is now passionate about making entrepreneurship more accessible to others.
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Katrina Lake raised less than $50 million to build a billion-dollar business, highlighting that fundraising was not her strength, and she feels a mix of pride and responsibility as a successful female CEO.
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Katrina Lake prioritized building a diverse and inclusive culture at Stitch Fix from the early stages, recognizing the value of different perspectives in problem-solving for long-term company success.
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Katrina Lake emphasizes the importance of building a strong team culture and continuously reevaluating her role as CEO to adapt to the evolving needs of Stitch Fix as it grows.
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Katrina Lake emphasizes the importance of authenticity in leadership and the need to ruthlessly prioritize, reflecting on her growth as a CEO and the challenges of balancing work and family life.
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Katrina Lake, founder of Stitch Fix, was interviewed at the How I Built This Summit in San Francisco, with upcoming episodes featuring Lisa Price and discussions on the smartwatch industry rivalry between Apple and Samsung.
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