

Tarang Amin: “Embrace what you think is risky.”
Mar 27, 2025
Tarang Amin, Chairman and CEO of e.l.f. Beauty, shares his fascinating journey from a family-operated motel to leading a major cosmetics brand. He emphasizes the importance of risk-taking and innovation, highlighting how failures can fuel growth. Tarang discusses the significance of employee ownership and fostering teamwork, as well as the challenges of transitioning to a CEO role amid investor pressures. He advocates for transparency and diversity in leadership, revealing how these values drive creativity and success in the ever-evolving beauty industry.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Intro
00:00 • 5min
Lessons from the Family Motel
04:37 • 3min
From Motels to Market Leadership
08:00 • 8min
Navigating the CEO Transition
16:03 • 7min
Embracing Risk for Growth and Innovation
23:24 • 12min
The Power of Transparency, Incentivization, and Diversity in Leadership
35:53 • 3min