Liz Whitman
InvestorFounderInvestor at xfactor ventures · Founder & CEO at Exponent Beauty
New York, New York
Writes $100K – $150K checks · typically $125K
FoundedExponent Beauty
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About
Liz Whitman is the Founder & CEO of Exponent Beauty, a clinical skincare brand, and has worked in the beauty industry as a corporate executive, entrepreneur, and early-stage investor. She previously served as President & CMO of The Red Door by Elizabeth Arden, founded the corporate beauty services startup Manicube (acquired by The Red Door), and was an early hire at Quidsi where she launched BeautyBar.com. She also co-founded the womenswear line Lewis Albert and holds a BA from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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Founder & CEO at Exponent Beauty
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Experience
- Exponent BeautyFounder & CEOcurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- XFactor VenturesInvestment Partnercurrent2017 — presentNew York, NY
- The Red Door by Elizabeth ArdenMember Board Of Directors2018 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
- The Red Door by Elizabeth ArdenPresident2017 — 2018New York, New York
- The Red Door by Elizabeth ArdenChief Marketing Officer2016 — 2017New York City
- The Red Door by Elizabeth ArdenPresident, The Red Door At Work (Omni-Channel Division)2015 — 2016New York, NY
- ManicubeCo-Founder2012 — 2015New York, NY
- Quidsi Inc., a subsidiary of AmazonHead of Marketing, BeautyBar.com2011 — 2012Jersey City, NJ
- American ExpressSenior Manager2009 — 2011
- Aronsson GroupSummer Intern2008
- Lewis Albert Design LLCChief Executive Officer and Co-Founder2005 — 2007
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Liz Whitman?
- Liz Whitman is the Founder & CEO of Exponent Beauty, a clinical skincare brand, and has worked in the beauty industry as a corporate executive, entrepreneur, and early-stage investor. She previously served as President & CMO of The Red Door by Elizabeth Arden, founded the corporate beauty services startup Manicube (acquired by The Red Door), and was an early hire at Quidsi where she launched BeautyBar.com. She also co-founded the womenswear line Lewis Albert and holds a BA from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
- Where does Liz Whitman work?
- Liz Whitman is Founder & CEO of Exponent Beauty and Investor at xfactor ventures.
- What does Liz Whitman invest in?
- Liz Whitman invests in Consumer, E-commerce, FoodTech, Sports Tech, Wellness & Fitness.
- What check size does Liz Whitman write?
- Liz Whitman typically writes checks of $100K – $150K.
- What companies did Liz Whitman found?
- Liz Whitman founded Exponent Beauty.
- Where did Liz Whitman go to school?
- Liz Whitman studied at Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Certification, Cosmetic Chemistry & Skin Science); Harvard Business School (MBA, General Management); Harvard University (BA, History).
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Harvard Business School mafia893
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xfactor ventures mafia23
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Manicube mafia2
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Also worked at Manicube3
Also worked at Quidsi Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon4
Also worked at American Express279
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