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Scaling a Sustainable Business with Tory Burch and Affectiva
TLDR Tory Burch's journey in the fashion industry showcases the importance of combining patience and explosive speed to scale a sustainable business, while Affectiva focuses on ethical applications of AI technology to prioritize emotional intelligence.
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Teams are empowered to explore AI practically and strategically at Masters of AI Day.
08:24
Combining patience and explosive speed is key to scaling a sustainable business, as illustrated by Tori Burch's strategic approach.
16:26
Tory Burch initially had little interest in fashion, started her career in the industry through cold calling, and had a vision to build a foundation for women alongside her fashion business.
21:27
Tory Burch faced skepticism from investors for combining business with social responsibility but remained determined, eventually proving the value of her foundation alongside her fashion brand.
26:15
Tory Burch opened her business before the doors arrived, working through the night to launch during Fashion Week, leading to a successful start and rapid growth.
30:59
Tory Burch emphasizes the importance of establishing and maintaining a strong company culture from the beginning to ensure everyone is aligned and onboard as the business scales.
36:07
Rose Prevot faced challenges as a first-time business owner but persevered with grit and community support to open her restaurant, Compass Rose, in Washington DC.
41:01
Rana Al-Khaliyubi co-founded Affectiva, an AI company focusing on emotional intelligence, making strategic decisions to prioritize ethical applications of their technology.
46:41
Tory Burch discusses the importance of taking calculated risks, listening to her gut, and making strategic decisions to transition her company towards integrating a foundation focused on empowering women.
51:44
Tory Burch shares success stories of women entrepreneurs supported by the Tory Burch Foundation, highlighting the impact of mentorship and investment on their businesses.
56:51
Tory Burch emphasizes the importance of authenticity and integrity in selecting investors for businesses, highlighting the significance of long-term partnerships in the entrepreneurial journey.
01:02:32
Rose Prevet's determination to pursue her goal of having a fire outside her restaurant led her to open a second restaurant with an indoor fire, ultimately earning her restaurant a Michelin star and expanding her business portfolio.
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