Phuong Ireland
InvestorPartner, Accelerator at Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc
New York, New York
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Phuong Ireland is a Partner at Interplay's Accelerator, leading the incubator program that works with early-stage companies on growth and operations. He previously served as Co-Founder and CEO of Wknd Nation, an investor-backed apparel brand, and held executive positions in e-commerce, marketing, and business development at American Eagle Outfitters/aerie, Victoria's Secret, and Bath & Body Works, where he managed large-scale businesses and launched new ventures. He holds degrees from Duke University and Columbia Business School.
Experience
- InterplayPartner, Acceleratorcurrent2022 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- Wknd NationCo-Founder, CEO2019 — 2022
- Some Spider StudiosHead of E-Commerce2018 — 2020New York, New York
- AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.Head of Beauty & Personal Care2015 — 2017New York City Metropolitan Area
- Bath & Body Works and White BarnGlobal Brand Development2012 — 2015New York, NY
- Victoria’s Secret & Co.Director, New & Emerging Businesses2008 — 2012
- Victoria’s Secret & Co.Brand Manager2006 — 2008New York, NY
- Bed Bath & BeyondAssociate Buyer2004 — 2005
Education
- Columbia Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration - MBA
- Duke UniversityBS, Economics
Skills & more
Brand Development24Merchandising19Consumer Products5Marketing Strategy3Customer Insight4Brand Management12Fashion7Sales3Visual Merchandising2RetailProduct DevelopmentBeauty Industry
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Business StrategyCosmeticsManagementStrategyMarketingStrategic PlanningMarket ResearchSocial Media MarketingDigital MarketingDigital StrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipLeadershipFrom Phuong's professional profile.
Colleagues at Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc
Chris Zhang
Partner at Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc
Kevin Tung
Partner at Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc
Mark Peter Davis
Managing Partner at Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc
Mark Zerlang
Investor at Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc
Michael Rogers
Partner, Venture Capital at Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Phuong Ireland work?
- Phuong Ireland is Partner, Accelerator at Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc.
- What check size does Phuong Ireland write?
- Phuong Ireland typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Same school
Also attended Columbia Business School638
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Shared employers
Also worked at Some Spider Studios1
Also worked at AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.2
Also worked at Bath & Body Works and White Barn4
Also worked at Victoria’s Secret & Co.9
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