Finding Your M.O. | Part 4: Making the Most of Mentorship

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Marvin Traub | Photo: Mel Finkelstein

Finding Your M.O. is an on-going series by Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder and CEO of Moda Operandi, on her experience at the helm of a fashion-technology start-up. In Part 3, we broke down the critical elements of a business plan. Today, we tackle the topic of good mentorship. NEW YORK, United States — Earlier this month, my mentor, former boss and business partner, Marvin Traub, passed away at the age of 87. Marvin was a defining

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Finding Your M.O. | Part 3: The Business Plan is Your Roadmap

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Finding Your M.O. is an on-going series penned by Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder and CEO of Moda Operandi, on her experience at the helm of a fashion-technology start-up. In Part 2, we examined the need for speed. Today, we break-down the elements of a business plan. NEW YORK, United States — Early stage entrepreneurs often ask: is a business plan really that important or can you get away without one? The quick answer is: yes,

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Finding Your M.O. | Part 2: The Need For Speed

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Finding Your M.O. is an on-going series penned by Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder and CEO of Moda Operandi, on her experience at the helm of a fashion-technology start-up. In Part 1, we looked at the path from big idea to launch. Today, we tackle the topic of growth. NEW YORK, United States — When founding a company, one of the most important decisions you will make is how and when your company grows. Growing a young company is not

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Week in Review | E-commerce opportunity in China, Wearable tech devices, Finding your M.O.

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Week in Review June 11 - 15, 2012

Are Fashion Brands Underestimating the Importance of China E-Commerce? (Global Briefing) “In order to succeed in a fast-changing China, brands must refocus attention on e-commerce. ‘Companies cannot have a major presence in China without having an online presence, not only to generate sales but also to engage with customers where they spend so much time.’” Fashion 2.0 | Connecting With Consumers Through

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Finding Your M.O. | Part 1: From Big Idea to Launch

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On the heels of last week’s announcement that Moda Operandi has raised $36 million in new funding, we are pleased to launch a new BoF series, Finding Your M’O, penned by the company’s co-founder and CEO Áslaug Magnúsdóttir on her experience at the helm of a fashion technology start-up. NEW YORK, United States — In February 2011, I launched an online store — Moda Operandi — with my business partner, Lauren Santo Domingo. Moda

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