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The Founders Program is an exclusive growth lab led by industry experts providing early-stage founders the strategic clarity, operational excellence, and peer community needed to transform their brands into investment-ready businesses.

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Beauty, Health & Wellness
• 2026 Cohort •

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

BUILT FOR RESULTS

Our program combines actionable deliverables with real-world guidance from seasoned industry experts and executives who have successfully navigated the challenges you face today. You'll leave with a customized playbook of tools, strategies, and the crucial connections to propel your unique vision forward.

DELIVERABLES:

- Comprehensive business strategy and financial roadmap

- Investment-ready materials and fundraising plan

- Customized templates and frameworks for growth

- Access to our exclusive network

- Ongoing founder community and peer connections 

*Details subject to change.

WHO YOU ARE

The Founders Program 2026 cohort, is uniquely tailored to serve businesses with the following profile:

INDUSTRY | Beauty, health & wellness consumer goods brands

STAGE | In market with proven product-market fit

GOALS | Seeking investment to scale and grow

MINDSET | CEO-ready mindset, with strong desire to implement learnings in real time while engaging deeply with experts and program members

WHO WE ARE

Your Expert, Industry Insider Team

The Founders Program is offered by Fixer Advisory Group, a trusted partner and advisor to founders and leaders in the retail, luxury, and consumer industries.

Our experts have held executive and leadership roles in top global brands, founded their own businesses, and empowered brands of all sizes to scale and operate with excellence and ease.

Our powerhouse roster includes experts who have worked with:

  • Nathalie Kristo

    CEO & PRESIDENT
    Former Huda Beauty, Pacifica, NYX, & L'Oréal

  • Kelly St. John

    FOUNDER & CEO, KSJ Collective
    Beauty Executive, former Neiman Marcus & Estee Lauder

  • Erica Moore

    FOUNDER & CEO | Farsight
    Former CFO, goop.com, One Kings Lane

  • Doreen Arbel

    GM & MARKETING EXECUTIVE
    Charlotte Tilbury, Former YSL Beauté, L'Oréal, Lancôme

  • Rachel Roberts Mattox

    ADVISOR, Brand Developer & Strategist. Marketing Executive, Juice Beauty & Perricone MD

  • Evangeline Sarney

    COPY STRATEGIST
    Former Glossier, Mario Badescu, Aveda, Estée Lauder, Jo Malone

  • Gayle Tait

    CEO & BOARD DIRECTOR
    e.l.f., Jamieson Wellness, Google, Trove, L’Oréal

  • Alyssa Arnold

    PARTNER, The Angel Group
    COO, Bonjour fete, Co-Founder, Pearl Influential Capital

  • Danielle Azoulay

    FOUNDER | The CSO Shop
    Former CSR Executive, Bed Bath & Beyond, L'Oréal

  • Nicole Marra

    FOUNDER & CEO, Fixer Advisory Group, The Founders Program, Former General Counsel @ Gucci

  • Gina Histed

    HEAD OF TALENT ACQUSITION, Fixer Advisory Group, Former David Yurman, VEVO, Bandier

  • Alison Hahn

    MERCHANDISING EXECUTIVE Former Sephora, Restoration Hardware, GAP

— 2025 COHORT —

The Founders Program

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  • Mehera Blum, founder of Blumera, creates handcrafted luxury handbags, bespoke furniture, and sculptural lighting—where masterful craftsmanship, sustainability, and artistry unite.

    www.blumera.com

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  • Christelle Kocher, founder of KOCHÉ, merges couture craftsmanship with streetwear influences, creating fashion that is bold, inclusive, and deeply rooted in artistry.

    www.koche.fr

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  • Jessica Curtis, founder of La Source, redefines lingerie with elegant, empowering bodywear that prioritizes comfort, self-expression, and a timeless approach to femininity.

    www.lovelasource.com

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  • Carol Han Pyle, founder of Nette, merges luxury fragrance with well-being, creating a modern legacy brand rooted in artistry, scent, and self-care.

    www.nettenyc.com

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  • Julia Sloan, founder of SLOAN, designs expertly tailored wardrobe essentials that celebrate femininity, versatility, and sustainable fashion.

    www.bysloan.com

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  • Rochelle Sara Gan and Nandita Sekhar, co-founders of Stems, create luxury hosiery and socks designed for movement, self-expression, and the joy of dressing from the ground up.

    www.stems.luxury

— OUR SPONSORS—

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    Emerging Sponsor

  • Brookfield Properties logo

    Emerging Sponsor

  • Logo of Steel Capital Management on a black background

    Strategic Sponsor

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