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Since founding ICR in 1998, Tom and his senior team have grown the firm into one of the largest, most respected and most impactful agencies in the world. He has studied public companies, their value creation initiatives and communications strategies for over 30 years and has used his experience as a former sell-side analyst/investment banker to advise hundreds of high-profile companies spanning numerous industries. This includes Abbott, Keurig Green Mountain, Chipotle, Wendy’s, Texas Roadhouse, and Legg Mason to name a few.
As a true partner to corporate clients, Tom’s advice is solely geared toward building and preserving C-Suite credibility and reputation, which is a key driver of valuation and capital costs. This, in turn, leads to his clients becoming the employer of choice, the logical exit for companies looking to sell, and other untold opportunities for reinvestment and capital deployment.
Interviewed by Kate Doerge.
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Patrice Meagher is the Founder and CEO of MilkMate, a Company on a mission to empower working moms and the employers who support them. MilkMate offers an all-in-one breast pumping solution for workplace wellness rooms and was created out of the inefficient experience Patrice had while breast pumping at work after returning from maternity leave for her four children.
Prior to MilkMate, Patrice spent 15+ years as an EVP at CBRE on the top agency leasing team in New York City, representing institutional and entrepreneurial owners. Patrice completed more than 10 million square feet of leasing during her tenure at CBRE and also founded the CBRE Tri-State Women’s Network. Prior to joining CBRE, Patrice served as Senior Associate at Preferred Real Estate Investments, Inc. in Philadelphia. Patrice began her career with The Philadelphia Orchestra Association, where she was responsible for fundraising and coordinating special events.
Interviewed by Kate Doerge.
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Nate Checketts is the Co-Founder & CEO of Rhone, a performance lifestyle brand founded in 2014. Prior to Rhone, Nate worked for and consulted with some of the biggest tech and entertainment properties in the world including Cisco, The NFL, Legends, FanVision and Sport Radar. Nate is an avid entrepreneur who founded 4 companies before the age of 30. In 2020 Nate was selected by the Sports Business Journal to their 2020 list of Forty leaders under Forty.
In addition to Rhone, Nate also serves as Chairman of the Board to Beyond Type 1, a non-profit dedicated to the community of those with Type 1 Diabetes founded by Nick Jonas. Nate also serves as a Director to Clean Simple Eats, a leading brand of functional foods and recipes.
Interviewed by Kate Doerge.
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TCP Co-Managing Partner, Geoff Lurie, joins Alex Rawlings on The Private Equity Podcast to discuss how private equity investors and operators can produce better results.
In this episode, Alex Rawlings, speaks with Geoff Lurie, Managing Partner at Traub Capital Partners. Geoff brings decades of experience as an operator-turned-private equity investor. He shares his invaluable insights on how private equity firms and portfolio companies can collaborate more effectively for superior results.
Alex Rawlings is the Founder & Managing partner of Raw Selection, an executive search firm that specializes in working with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies across Europe and North America. On his podcast, Alex interviews the leading experts in the Private Equity industry to unlock their secrets of success.
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Known for his sophisticated take on redefining how to dress the modern gentleman, Todd Snyder has grown his namesake label into a luxury brand. His collections draw from Savile Row tailoring, vintage military apparel, and classic American workwear, making timeless pieces relevant for the well-dressed man.
Originally from Iowa, Snyder’s fashion journey began with roles at Ralph Lauren and The Gap, eventually leading the men’s design team at J.Crew during its golden era. In 2011, he launched his own brand, quickly earning acclaim. Snyder’s ability to blend quality, taste and individuality has made him a sought-after collaborator with heritage brands like L.L. Bean, Footjoy, and Timex.
Interviewed by Kate Doerge.
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Jen joined AEO in August 2010 to lead the Aerie brand and expanded her scope to also oversee the strategic vision of American Eagle in 2020, rising to the position of President, Executive Creative Director – AE & Aerie. She has been an instrumental force in Aerie’s rapid expansion to a nearly $2 billion brand and has been the catalyst for fueling the next chapter of growth at AE. In her role, Jen leads Design, Merchandising, Marketing, Visual and Business Strategies.
In 2014, Jen revolutionized the intimate apparel industry by bringing body positivity and inclusivity to the forefront with the power of #AerieREAL. This movement has been a game-changer for the Aerie business and for millions of women and girls who have been empowered to love their REAL selves inside and out. Throughout her tenure, Jen has assembled and developed a strong bench of talent at all levels and across functions.
Interviewed by Kate Doerge.
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The vision for Dormify was born out of founder Amanda Zuckerman's own experience shopping for her freshman dorm at Washington University in St. Louis. While double majoring in graphic design and marketing, Amanda created Dormify as a dorm lifestyle blog supported by a college ambassador community. After graduation, she launched Dormify as a DTC brand and one-stop shop for small-space living.
With her mom, Karen Zuckerman, as her partner, Amanda has grown Dormify to a multi-million-dollar success with triple-digit annual revenue growth, earning a spot on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2018. Following a successful acquisition in 2022, Dormify is now the largest retailer of college dorm and apartment essentials, with nearly 800 college and university partners across the country and a thriving community of student ambassadors.
Karen Zuckerman is a serial entrepreneur, creative director, and marketing executive known for taking bold risks and her brand-building expertise. As a graphic designer by trade, she scaled her first business, HZDG, into an award-winning creative agency with Fortune 500 clients, eventually selling it to WPP in 2018 and retiring in 2021.
Currently, Zuckerman serves as a board director of Dormify. Zuckerman played a crucial role in developing Dormify’s omnichannel marketing strategy and content platform, creating a space for young people to connect and navigate an exciting stage of life.
Interviewed by Kate Doerge.
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Elyce Arons is the founder and CEO of Frances Valentine, a New York-based luxury apparel and accessories company. Frances Valentine celebrates the power of personal style through clothes and accessories that boost your mood and tell a story.
A 35-year fashion veteran, Elyce famously chased her passion for fashion all the way from Kansas to New York City alongside her best friend, Kate, and co-founded Kate Spade in 1993. Elyce shepherded the company from inception to international success, growing it into one of the most iconic brands in modern fashion history—and was instrumental in its 2006 sale to Neiman Marcus Group. In 2016, Elyce, Kate, and Andy Spade launched Frances Valentine as an evolution of their joyful style aesthetic; a brand with heart, soul, and a story to tell.
Interviewed by Kate Doerge.
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Kendra Kolb Butler transitioned from a high-powered NYC life to founding Alpyn Beauty in Jackson Hole, drawing from her vast experience with luxury beauty brands and her new environment’s natural resources.
Alpyn Beauty uniquely combines locally wild-harvested plants with clinical ingredients, establishing a skincare line that mirrors the efficacy of nature with scientific backing.
Committed to sustainability, the brand supports the Grand Teton National Park Foundation by donating a portion of every sale to its rewilding efforts, underscoring Butler’s dedication to environmental conservation.
Interviewed by Kate Deorge.
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Kevin McLaughlin, Co-Founder and Creative Director and Mary Ellen Coyne, CEO, are the dynamic duo behind J.McLaughlin.
Kevin McLaughlin is the creative force behind the impeccably designed clothing and accessories at J.McLaughlin. Since the late seventies when Kevin and his brother opened their first shop on 74th Street and Third Avenue in Manhattan, Kevin’s taste and design sense have guided the J.McLaughlin collections.
Mary Ellen Coyne is the CEO of J.McLaughlin. Coyne joined J.McLaughlin in 2016 as the brand’s first female CEO and oversees all aspects of strategy and operations including merchandising, product development, marketing, retail expansion, and e-commerce. Under her leadership, J.McLaughlin has launched new product verticals including swim and footwear, enjoyed robust retail expansion, and launched a brand refresh.
Interviewed by Kate Doerge.
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Ed began his career in his native Sydney launching menswear brand, Beat Poet, out of college. Beat Poet quickly became a cult Australian imprint, winning GQ designer of the year in 2009. After divesting the brand and moving to New York for grad school, Ed has since worked for Robert Burke Associates, Patrick Johnson Tailors, and for the last 5 years as COO and then CEO of Vivid Brands, owners of Roller Rabbit, 18 East and Loudmouth.
Roller Rabbit is a travel-inspired lifestyle brand, offering exotic, sophisticated yet affordable leisurewear, accessories and home goods with a magical and playful touch.
Interviewed by Kate Doerge.
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Trained as a painter, sculptor, and art historian, Michael has neatly applied his diverse background to the decorative arts. Lyrical and often witty, his work encompasses a wide range of media and reveals a rich and variant source of inspiration – nature, mythology, narrative storytelling, and purified form. Michael’s work is also a celebration of craft and age-old hand working traditions. It is the enduring fusion of these ideals – originality, narrative, and craftsmanship – that has become the hallmark of this gifted artist.
Fascinated with the richness of the living crafts tradition which he discovered on his first trip to Delhi, Michael set up a studio in India where he has created his work for over 30 years. Today, over 200 artisans work alongside him in his workshop where the same creative interaction between artist and artisan remains the source of every object that Michael makes.
Interviewed by Kate Doerge.
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Daniel Patrick Giles is a visionary executive with over 25 years of success in building prestige beauty brands, including Benefit Cosmetics, Perricone MD, Too Faced Cosmetics, and as a founding partner of Peace Out Skincare. In 2022, he launched his luxury fragrance brand, Perfumehead, with a mission to explore the Osmocosm through beautiful scents and fascinating stories.
Giles possesses extensive experience in developing transformative marketing strategies and is recognized as a bold leader known for his innovative thinking, creativity, and thought leadership. His unique experience includes working directly with brand founders, strategic partners, private equity partners, and board members.
Interviewed by Kate Doerge.
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Dave Lazar has been advancing the state of the art in digital media throughout his career. An interactive content pioneer and software entrepreneur, Lazar is the founder and CEO of Stage TEN, the world’s leading platform for interactive content and commerce.
Interviewed by Mortimer Singer.
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Veronica Beard was founded by sisters-in-law Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard in 2010. What began as a rack of dickey jackets has expanded into a full lifestyle collection for the women who make it happen.
Their motto: Look good, feel good, do good.
Veronica Miele Beard is from North Caldwell, New Jersey, and hails from the world of finance. She worked in sales and trading at multiple investment banks on Wall Street—and did a stint in ad sales at Vogue—before becoming a partner and COO at technology hedge fund, Coatue, where she learned to take risks and build a business. A mother of five, Veronica loves to travel and take her kids off the grid.
Veronica Swanson Beard grew up on both coasts, in San Francisco, California and Naples, Florida. Her career in fashion started at Narciso Rodriguez and Alberta Ferretti, in wholesale, and as a buyer for Marissa Collections in Florida. If not a fashion designer, this mother of three would be flipping real estate and designing interiors.
Interviewed by Kate Doerge.
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Jay Benson is CEO of Simon Pearce in Windsor, VT. He joined Simon Pearce in 2017. Prior to his current position, Jay has been a CFO, a strategic consultant, and a member of the management team of TeleAtlas/TomTom. Jay has a BA from Dartmouth College and an MBA from The Tuck School at Dartmouth. Jay serves on several boards, including Ledyard National Bank and Love Your Brain Foundation.
Interviewed by Kate Doerge.
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Morty Singer joins Alex Rawlings on The Private Equity Podcast to discuss the importance of culture in private equity, investing in the consumer industry, and more.
Alex Rawlings is the Founder & Managing partner of Raw Selection, an executive search firm that specializes in working with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies across Europe and North America. On his podcast, Alex interviews the leading experts in the Private Equity industry to unlock their secrets of success.
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Since founding her eponymous design firm, Sara Story has forged a reputation for imparting to all of her projects an ineffable style she can truly call her own. Drawing inspiration from extensive travels, an active interest in contemporary art and fashion, and a rigorous lifestyle, Sara wields a keen eye to exact her aesthetic vision. The firm continues to work on residential and commercial projects worldwide and maintains several successful product collaborations, including wallpaper and hardware. Sara earned a B.F.A. from the University of San Diego and holds a degree in Interior Architecture from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She is also an active member of the Artemis Council of the New Museum, America's Society, and the Design Leadership Network. This fall, Story released her debut monograph with Rizzoli, "The Art of Home."
Interviewed by Kate Doerge.
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Sarah Lee and Christine Chang are the dynamic entrepreneurial pair who founded the groundbreaking skincare brand Glow Recipe.
A seasoned expert on the global beauty consumer, Sarah Lee boasts a deep and unique cross-functional resume that spans product development, business strategy, and global marketing. Sarah began her career at L’Oréal, leading product development and retail partnerships with a global lens. Sarah blends her deep understanding of product formulation science with years of successfully bringing brands to market to drive strategy and execution of Glow Recipe’s vision. Sarah resides in Miami with her husband.
Combining her passion for skincare with an extensive background in marketing, brand & business development, sales and product development, Christine Chang maintains a wealth of knowledge when it comes to international beauty. Christine’s foray into beauty started at L’Oreal where she spearheaded global business development, retail, marketing and digital strategy. Christine's expertise in skincare formulations paired with her strategic experience in launching and growing brands is invaluable to Glow Recipe's mission. Christine resides in New York City with her husband and daughter.
Interviewed by Kate Doerge.
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Peter Arnold is the Executive Director of the Fashion Scholarship Fund, the foremost fashion-oriented education and workforce development nonprofit in the U.S. Together with Virgil Abloh, Peter established the Virgil Abloh “Post-Modern” Scholarship Fund (which is administered by the Fashion Scholarship Fund). Peter Arnold is an accomplished fashion industry veteran with leadership experience as the Executive Director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the CEO for notable fashion designers Cushnie et Ochs and Cynthia Rowley, and the President of John Varvatos Enterprises. Leveraging his passion for the world of fashion, business acumen and creative sensibility, he has successfully partnered with and advised boards of directors to provide the strategic vision, leadership and guidance to take their organizations to the next level. Peter is a National Advisory Board Member of the St. Louis Fashion Fund, and a Board Advisor at Roller Rabbit, New York.
Peter is an Adjunct Professor, Fashion Law Institute at Fordham University School of Law. He received his J.D. from New York University School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Wesleyan University.
Interviewed by Kate Doerge.
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