How Dare You?! Concept StoreFounder & CEO
Jun. 2020 - Aug. 2024Barcelona, Catalonia, Spaino Founded and served as CEO of How Dare You, a thematic LGBTQIA+ clothing and accessories business launched in June 2020 (Pride Month). Spearheaded brand creation, stakeholder management, and tactical execution, successfully positioning the company as a leader in offering alternative, unsexualized, and non-gendered slow fashion in Spain. o Orchestrated an international business model with sustainable production in South America, distributing products across the entire EU region. Managed revenue growth, budgeting, and forecast, while also diversifying income by renting store space to collaborators aligned with our values and concepts. o Executed a marketing campaign and social presence strategy that resulted in a steady 22% growth YoY, expanding distribution from the Iberian Peninsula to the entire European Union. Focused on business development and product launches to maintain consistent growth trajectories. o Currently leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary team of six, including a social media manager, sales specialists, operations manager, finance advisor, and CRM administrator for our online shop, ensuring cross-functional alignment in achieving long-term strategic goals and short-term milestones.