From Salon Chair to Software: Dasha Manina’s Startup Story

On this episode of Minutes with Mike, I sit down with Dasha Manina, founder of Licensify and Beauty A-List, to talk about building smarter solutions in beauty tech and what it really takes to lead with purpose.We cover:How a gap in nail tech licensing sparked a startupThe evolution from consumer tool to brand-facing SaaSThe role of vulnerability, resilience, and blunt feedback in entrepreneurshipWhy strong teams—and even stronger values—drive long-term successIf you’re building a business or just trying to make meaningful change, this episode’s worth a listen.