#252. Raising $2 Million in Funding and Transforming the Beauty Industry with BIPOC Co-Founder of Hue & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Janvi Shah

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When it comes to challenges, most people would rather avoid them. But for a savvy few, such as this week’s guest, a challenge is a problem to be solved, and even an opportunity to transform something for the better. Underrepresentation in the beauty industry is a challenge Janvi Shah is taking head-on, and she’s not stopping until every face has its rightful place in the spotlight.

In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Janvi Shah, CEO and Co-Founder of Hue to talk about the pressure to succeed as a child of immigrants, finding your unique selling point, and why giving your dream a shot is always worth the risk.

About Janvi:

Janvi Shah is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hue, a technology company that helps beauty and fashion brands integrate UGC into their e-commerce sites to help shoppers feel represented. Last year, Hue was featured in the ELLE Future of Beauty Awards and has raised over $2 million in venture capital funding from NFX, Underscore VC and more.

In 2023, Janvi was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Retail & E-Commerce list.

Discover More

• Check out Hue: https://www.poweredbyhue.com/
• Follow Hue on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poweredbyhue/
• Connect with Janvi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janvishah/
• Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG
• Connect with your Host, Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/
• Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/

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