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Phuong Ireland

Investor

Partner, Accelerator at Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc

New York, New York

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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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

  1. InterplayPartner, Acceleratorcurrent2022 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  2. Wknd NationCo-Founder, CEO2019 — 2022
  3. Some Spider StudiosHead of E-Commerce2018 — 2020New York, New York
  4. AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.Head of Beauty & Personal Care2015 — 2017New York City Metropolitan Area
  5. Bath & Body Works and White BarnGlobal Brand Development2012 — 2015New York, NY
  6. Victoria’s Secret & Co.Director, New & Emerging Businesses2008 — 2012
  7. Victoria’s Secret & Co.Brand Manager2006 — 2008New York, NY
  8. Bed Bath & BeyondAssociate Buyer2004 — 2005

Skills & more

Brand Development24Merchandising19Consumer Products5Marketing Strategy3Customer Insight4Brand Management12Fashion7Sales3Visual Merchandising2RetailProduct DevelopmentBeauty Industry
+12 moreBusiness StrategyCosmeticsManagementStrategyMarketingStrategic PlanningMarket ResearchSocial Media MarketingDigital MarketingDigital StrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipLeadership

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Phuong Ireland?
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.
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.
Where did Phuong Ireland go to school?
Phuong Ireland studied at Columbia Business School (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Duke University (BS, Economics).

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