Capital One Business - The Story of a Founder

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Helen Movin ford was a community actavist in boston, chinatown back in the early seventies. She and her sons donated thousands of bags to health care workers during the pandemic. Helen's story inspirational for anyone embarking on a ontraprinorial second act. capital one business is committed to celebrating and elevating the stories of business owners as they persevere and innovate.

Crate & Barrel CEO Janet Hayes has been on a mission to modernize the home decor company since she took over as CEO in August, 2020. When she first joined the company, stores were closed and the future of retail was uncertain as Covid-19 put in-person experiences to a screeching halt. She’s responded by leaning into digital and sustainability for her brands, and flexibility for her employees. “As soon as I said, ‘It's a flexible workplace, and I'm going to value talent, collaboration, and results over location,’ everybody has been working faster and smarter than ever,” she says.

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