Time To Get Real, with Julie Wainwright | (Fashion, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, E-Commerce) episode artwork

EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 20 MIN

Time To Get Real, with Julie Wainwright | (Fashion, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, E-Commerce)

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Entrepreneur Julie Wainwright, founder and former CEO of unicorn company TheRealReal, shares the candid story behind building a billion-dollar luxury resale company after being told at age 52 that she was “unemployable", discusses overcoming public failure, fear, ageism, and gender bias in tech, how her experience at Pets.com shaped her resilience, and the disciplined, data-driven mindset she used to create and scale a disruptive e‑commerce business. Other topics include identifying unmet consumer pain points, balancing passion with objectivity, and practical advice for founders navigating fundraising.Mentioned in this episode:Dr. Jeremy S. Owoh: Leading Today, Transforming Tomorrow. Click here to learn more.Create Your Own Luck / Dr. Jeremy S. Owoh

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Entrepreneur Julie Wainwright, founder and former CEO of unicorn company TheRealReal, shares the candid story behind building a billion-dollar luxury resale company after being told at age 52 that she was “unemployable", discusses overcoming public...

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