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43 - Janet Gurwitch, Laura Mercier, Advent International
43 - Janet Gurwitch, Laura Mercier, Advent International
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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Feb 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In Episode 43 of Earned, Conor sits down with industry legend Janet Gurwitch—founder and former CEO of Laura Mercier Cosmetics, and operating partner at Advent International. Additionally, Janet has invested in many popular brands, and currently serves on the board of directors for Olaplex, Drybar, and the Houston Astros. We start the episode by discussing Advent’s acquisition of Laura Mercier (along with BareMinerals and Buxom), as Janet shares the unique experience of reacquiring her own brand. We then take a step back to explore Janet’s extensive career in retail, learning how she worked her way up to Executive Vice President of Neiman Marcus, as well as how the then-unprecedented success of indie beauty brand Bobbi Brown inspired her to create Laura Mercier Cosmetics. Next, Janet reveals the qualities she looks for when investing in a brand, and the approach she takes when serving on a brand’s board of directors. We then unpack the factors that contributed to Olaplex’s success, and learn how Janet got involved with the Houston Astros. To close the show, Janet gives advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.
Released:
Feb 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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