Hien Kaplan
FounderFounder at Function of Beauty
Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
FoundedFunction of Beauty · YC
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Matt CherianunlockedHien: together at University of Houston (2002–2005)
×2Hien: together at Function of Beauty
×7Hien: together at University of Houston
×2Hien: together at Fairleigh Dickinson University
About
Hien Kaplan is a cosmetic chemist and co-founder of Function of Beauty, which makes customized hair care products. She works alongside MIT graduates Zahir Dossa and Josh Maciejewski, bringing expertise in formulation to the company's algorithm-driven approach to personalized beauty products.
Founder at Function of BeautyYC W16
Intro paths
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Function of Beauty's investors · 11
BullishNew York · $500K – $3M checksCircleUpSan Francisco · $1M – $5M checks · since 2020EQUIAMSan Francisco · $1M – $10M checksGGV CapitalMenlo Park · since 2020Granite AsiaSingapore · $5M – $25M checks · since 2020L CattertonGreenwich · $10M – $200M checks · since 2020Notable CapitalSilicon Valley · $5M – $50M checksSoGal VenturesNew York · $50K – $500K checksSQN Venture Partners, LLCCharlestonUncommonTorontoY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2016
Co-founders at Function of Beauty
ZD
Zahir DossaFounder
JM
Joshua MaciejewskiFounder/COO
Experience
- Function of BeautyCo-Foundercurrent2015 — present
- Function of BeautyCo-Founder and Science Fellow2021 — 2023New York, New York, United States
- Function of BeautyCo-Founder and Chief Science Officer2015 — 2021New York, New York
- Zotos International (subsidiary of Shiseido USA)Senior Chemist II2016 — 2018Darien, Connecticut
- Cosmetic LaboratoriesR&D Manager & Formulator2010 — 2015Irving, Texas
- Mana ProductsR&D Chemist2009 — 2010Long Island City, New York
Skills & more
R&D62Cosmetics56Personal Care56Formulation45Product Development39Raw Materials30Consumer Products27Chemistry23Analytical Chemistry22Skin Care22Emulsions22Ingredients15
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FragranceHair CareSurfactantsGMPProduct InnovationResearch and Development (R&D)Sun CareProduct MarketingAnti-aging ProductsFrom Hien's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Hien Kaplan?
- Hien Kaplan is a cosmetic chemist and co-founder of Function of Beauty, which makes customized hair care products. She works alongside MIT graduates Zahir Dossa and Josh Maciejewski, bringing expertise in formulation to the company's algorithm-driven approach to personalized beauty products.
- Where does Hien Kaplan work?
- Hien Kaplan is Founder of Function of Beauty.
- What companies did Hien Kaplan found?
- Hien Kaplan founded Function of Beauty.
- Where did Hien Kaplan go to school?
- Hien Kaplan studied at Fairleigh Dickinson University (Master’s Degree, Cosmetic Science); University of Houston (Bachelor’s Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences/Chemistry).
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