

#72 with Sophia Amoruso - GIRLBOSS
15 snips May 6, 2020
In this engaging conversation, Sophia Amoruso, the founder of Nasty Gal and Girlboss, shares her rollercoaster entrepreneurial journey. From community college dropout to running a $400M company, she reflects on the highs and lows, like selling 500k copies of her book. Sophia discusses the challenges of being a CEO and the importance of resilience through public scrutiny. The duo also explores innovative business strategies and upcoming trends in media and retail, along with her investment portfolio and personal growth aspirations.
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Car Story
- Sophia Amoruso's car progression reflects her financial journey.
- She went from a Volvo to a Panamera and Jaguar F-Type, now drives a Tesla Model X.
Tesla Doubts
- Shaan Puri got spooked by Tesla's financial situation after reading negative tweets.
- This illustrates the power of social media narratives to sway decisions.
Bootstrapping Nasty Gal
- Sophia Amoruso bootstrapped Nasty Gal to $28 million in revenue and saved $1 million personally.
- She didn't prioritize a large salary, focusing on business growth.