Shannon Race, co-founder and CEO of Bio.me talks about her personal story dealing with IBS as the spark to start this new company with breakthrough supplements designed to optimize and restore the microbiome.

Shannon is also a Principle at Starshot Ventures, where she leads investment strategy and advises portfolio brands. Additionally she sits on the board of Koia, a leading plant-based protein drink. She’s a seasoned marketer having helped transform Vital Proteins from a product-based business into a global lifestyle powerhouse.

This conversation includes:

- The importance of fiber and gut health - Learnings and growth from her time at Vital Proteins

- Moving from marketing to VC

- Advice for new founders - Insights from Bio.me brand and product development

- What makes a good brand

- Advice and insights for entrepreneurs Shannon is professionally jealous of Francois Demachy, renowned French perfumer and ‘nose’ of The House of Dior.

Jennifer Zuccarini is a fashion designer and entrepreneur, known for her work in the lingerie space. She co-founded Kiki de Montparnasse, the first luxury brand surrounding intimacy in 2005, and went on to found the premium lingerie, ready-to-wear and swim brand Fleur du Mal in 2012.

Jennifer’s ambition is to change the way women approach lingerie, understanding the power and emotion that it holds. Feminine, chic, and slightly subversive, the Fleur du Mal brand explores the notion of desire and artful provocation, while maintaining style and wearability. Zuccarini's designs have been featured in top fashion publications around the world, and her brand has been worn by everyone from Rihanna to Gigi Hadid.

Adam Ross, co-founder of Heyday has revolutionized the spa services category and experience, making expert skincare more accessible and and part of your everyday wellness routine. with 40+ locations across the U.S.

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Denise left her corporate role and bootstrapped the brand until becoming the first black woman to raise over a million publicly for a CPG food startup.