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Hollywood Celebrities Talk Entrepreneurship On AOL’s New Web Series ‘Acting Disruptive’

Early last month, AOL launched a new web series titled Acting Disruptive hosted and co-created by Max Lugavere. The series follows businesses and passion projects of some of the top celebrities in Hollywood.

· Michael Tunney

11 Publicity Stunts Startups Can Learn From

It’s always been hard to break through the noise. Though publicity stunts might feel like some unique symptom of our 24/7 new cycle, they aren’t. Not by a long shot.

· Benny Luo

Karmaloop CEO Greg Selkoe: Why Having Creative People Makes Successful Businesses

I’ve always been enamored by the work Mr. Greg Selkoe of Karmaloop has been able to produce over the years. I think its because I can relate to him on the level that we both have ADHD and suffered with it tremendously during our pre-college years. However, even with these…

· Benny Luo

Soma Water Founder: How He Built The Best Biodegradable Water Filter & Raised $150K On Kickstarter

Being an avid water drinker (as I hope everyone reading this is as well), I’ve always hated the typical water filtration device. They are alway so big and bulky, which made it difficult to store, the top part loved falling apart every time I poured, and the charcoal pieces…

· Carly Walker

Tech Startup Beaucoo: On Being The Leading Network For Body Positivity In Women

“There’s no real substitute for just doing it, but it doesn’t have to be something you do by yourself,” said Christian MacLean about becoming an entrepreneur and starting up Beaucoo, a body positive style network that puts the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants to shame.

· Editorial Staff

At 24-Years-Old, This Guy Has Already Built and Sold Two Companies — What Did YOU Do Today?

With the rise in young people becoming more entrepreneurial, I see many aspiring entrepreneurs in their early 20’s whom are still struggling with executing an idea. Meet Greg Isenberg, in his teenage years, he was already strategizing marketing campaigns for huge corporate…

· Benny Luo

Jason Calacanis: On Investing in Startups and Fixing The YouTube Ecosystem [INTERVIEW]

Anyone who follows the tech industry most likely have come across the name Jason Calacanis. In terms of being an entrepreneur, it’s safe to say that this man has gone through literally all the ups and downs of starting a business. After building a business valued at $70 million…

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Olivia Rodrigo connects to touring, Spotify, brands, and philanthropy.

People & Works

Culture surface · Beauty

House brands

House brands connects to Nykaa and the broader beauty story around it.

Company: Nykaa
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Results

Culture · routine / beauty brands

K-beauty

K-beauty connects to companies built around skincare routines, hero products, and travel retail.

Companies: Amorepacific / Shiseido
Skincare routines, hero products, travel retail.
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Company · India · NSE:NYKAA

Nykaa

Nykaa turned Indian beauty shopping into a cultural destination — influencer-led, house-brand-heavy, and bridging online with glossy physical stores.

Known for: Nykaa Beauty · Nykaa Fashion · House brands
Beauty
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Company · Japan · TYO:4911

Shiseido

Shiseido is the standard-bearer of J-beauty — a 150-year-old house whose skincare rituals and prestige brands shape beauty across Asia and beyond.

Known for: SHISEIDO · Clé de Peau Beauté · NARS
Beauty
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Company · Korea · KRX:090430

Amorepacific

Amorepacific links K-beauty fandom and everyday skincare buying to a listed Korean consumer company.

Known for: Laneige · Sulwhasoo · Innisfree
Beauty
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Amorepacific · Beauty · KRX:090430

A skincare sale only matters if people come back for the second bottle.

The first sale matters less than the repeat routine.

Source: Amorepacific
201% revenue growth
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Explainer · Amorepacific

K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.

The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.

Source: Amorepacific
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