Sean Cassar
After forging a successful career in the consumer goods industry with Unilever and then Heineken, Sean Cassar, a born entrepreneur, and his wife set out to create a brand of…
Beauty is personal. Literally. It’s the one industry where the product goes on your face. The founders in this section are building beauty brands, skincare companies, cosmetics lines, and wellness products. All while navigating an industry that’s simultaneously ancient and constantly reinventing itself.
These interviews cover the full beauty landscape. Skincare. Makeup. Haircare. Clean beauty. Men’s grooming. The tools and technology that support the industry. And the direct-to-consumer brands that changed how beauty products reach people.
What makes these founders interesting is the combination of science and storytelling. Beauty products need to work. But they also need to make people feel something. The founders here understand both sides. They talk about formulation and branding with equal fluency.
You’ll find insights on product development, retail strategy, building beauty brands in a crowded market, influencer relationships, and the shift toward clean and sustainable beauty. Also the challenge of standing out when every brand claims to be revolutionary. If you’re building in beauty, these founders have perspective on the industry that goes deeper than skin deep. Sorry. Had to.
After forging a successful career in the consumer goods industry with Unilever and then Heineken, Sean Cassar, a born entrepreneur, and his wife set out to create a brand of…
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