Jenn Hyman, co-founder of Rent the Runway, shares her insights on leading a billion-dollar fashion rental company during the pandemic. She discusses overcoming the challenges of reduced rental interest and prioritizing emotional support for her team. Hyman emphasizes the importance of sustainability and adaptability in business, highlighting how leadership dynamics have evolved. She also explores the role of fashion in uplifting mental well-being and empowering women in the workforce amid these turbulent times.
As Rent the Runway faces the economic challenges of the pandemic, co-founder Jenn Hyman is focused on recovery and empowering women's lives through clothing. These conversations are excerpts from our How I Built Resilience series, where Guy talks online with founders and entrepreneurs about how they're navigating these turbulent times.