In this episode of Faith, Frontlines, and Fortune, we sit down with Sindhya Valloppillil, an award-winning marketer and beauty industry veteran with a proven track record in innovation and leadership. As the former CEO of SkinGenie, Sindhya bootstrapped the company to $3.5M in revenue within six months and secured major grants from J&J and COTY. We discuss her journey from launching successful beauty brands to her expertise in personalization, the future of beauty tech, and insights into the ever-evolving industry. Join us as we dive into her remarkable career and what’s next for beauty innovation.
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Sindhya Valloppillil
2. Previously Cofounder & CEO of SkinGenie, bootstrapped -> profitable - $3.5M in revenue within 6 months of launch - Launched at NRF Innovation Lab’s Emerging Technology Showcase - Received $100K in grants and pitch contest prize money from J&J and COTY - Received organic press without spending $1 in nearly every industry publication including WWD & Harper’s Bazaar as well leading market research & trend reports II. Previous Exit Led Marketing & Product for ZIRH (5-person team) when it was acquired by P&G in ‘09 III. Deep Industry & Media Relationships -beauty industry veteran (ex L'Oreal, L Brands, J&J, ZIRH) -award-winning marketer IV. Personalization Expert - published white paper & thought leadership articles - TechCrunch, BeautyMatter & Crunchbase
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