#52 From Outsider to Business Innovator: How Venetia Archer Built The Ruuby App

Meet Venetia Archer, the founder of Ruuby app. With no background in beauty or tech, Venetia fearlessly jumped into the deep end and founded Ruuby - the fashion set's go-to digital beauty concierge. In Episode 52, Venetia shares her experiences and insights on starting a business and leading with confidence. She provides valuable lessons on the importance of attitude, discovering leadership qualities, and overcoming challenges as an outsider in the beauty and tech industries. Venetia's story is a testament to the power of determination, adaptability, and the belief that anything is possible when you set your mind to it. Join us as we delve into Venetia's extraordinary path and gain inspiration from her entrepreneurial wisdom. We Discuss: 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Idea behind the Ruuby app 05:48 - Starting a business as an outsider 06:41 - Confidence & comfort in disorder 08:44 - Making hard decisions 12:10 - Finding superstars & retention 15:00 - Quality whilst scaling 19:06 - Future plans 20:14 - Key factors for business success 24:43 - Leading through uncertainty 28:22 - Leadership 33:09 - Advice for next generation of female leaders Venetia Archer: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/venetia-archer-98976164/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/venetia_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/venetiaarcher Ruuby App: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ruubyapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruubyapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ruubyapp Website: https://ruuby.com/ Follow me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.