Beautycounter: Gregg Renfrew. She Built Beautycounter to $1B… Then Got Fired From Her Own Company
1h 13m
This week, How I Built This explores the complex relationship between founders and the companies they create. From Gregg Renfrew's unexpected ouster at Beautycounter despite building it to a billion-dollar valuation, to Jonah Peretti's reflections on leadership and building culture at BuzzFeed, the episodes examine what happens when a founder's vision and a company's direction diverge. Together, they offer a candid look at the messy reality of scaling a business and the difficult decisions that come with growth.
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