About
Founder and CEO of EMS Consulting Inc., specializing in brand development and private label strategy in fashion and retail. Former Nordstrom leader who launched private label brands and the EMarie Travel blanket featured on Oprah's Favorite Things.
Invests in
ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechTravel & Hospitality
Experience
- EMS Consulting Inc. Apparel and Fashion IndustryOwnercurrent2001 — present
- EMS ConsultingCreator, new travel line E Marie Travelcurrent2019 — present
- United Talent AgencyConsultant2019 — 2023
- NordstromMerchandise Manager, Designer1998 — 1999Los Angeles, CA
- NordstromStore Manager1995 — 1998Southbay Galleria, Redondo Beach CA
- NordstromBuyer, Savvy Department1984 — 1995Los Angeles, California
- NordstromDepartment Manager, Brass Plum and Savvy1981 — 1984Los Angeles, CA
- NordstromSales Specialist1981Los Angeles, CA
Skills & more
Go-to-Market StrategyMedia RelationsFashion61Apparel37Merchandising27Retail20Visual Merchandising14Trend Analysis32Styling25Trend20Fashion Design12Social Media6
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TextilesMarketing- National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) — NMSDC
From Eula's professional profile.
Colleagues at Fifth Down Capital
Alan Swierczynski
Senior Associate at Fifth Down Capital
Alex Dermer
Senior Advisor at Fifth Down Capital
Andrew Spellman
Founder and Managing Partner at Fifth Down Capital
Brian Rowen
President and Managing Partner at Fifth Down Capital
Bryan Stuart
Vice President at Fifth Down Capital
Cam Fordham
Senior Advisor, Venture Partner at Fifth Down Capital
Candace Parker
Senior Advisor at Fifth Down Capital
Chrysa Chin
Senior Advisor, Strategic Relationships at Fifth Down Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Eula Smith?
- Founder and CEO of EMS Consulting Inc., specializing in brand development and private label strategy in fashion and retail. Former Nordstrom leader who launched private label brands and the EMarie Travel blanket featured on Oprah's Favorite Things.
- Where does Eula Smith work?
- Eula Smith is Senior Advisor at Fifth Down Capital.
- What does Eula Smith invest in?
- Eula Smith invests in Consumer, E-commerce, Retail Tech, Travel & Hospitality.
Shared employers
Also worked at United Talent Agency10
Aaron RuPrincipal at RET VenturesAlexander JutkowitzInvestor at Seaside VenturesAaron WizenfeldPartner at Shamrock CapitalJeff Morris Jr.General Partner at Chapter OneMatt IannelliSenior Accountant at DisruptivePeter FlynnPrincipal at BroadLight Capital
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Also worked at Nordstrom29
Bill GurleyGeneral Partner Emeritus at BenchmarkKirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesEmily RabbittInvestor at True VenturesPerri LamirExecutive Assistant at StripesStacy Brown-PhilpotFounder & Managing Partner at Cherryrock CapitalCristina KilmartinOffice Manager at Obvious Ventures
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