KDC/ONE Innovation Lab
Company Employees
Lily Osman
CEO & Founder @Sole Cookware
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I’m the founder of Sole Cookware, a company redefining kitchen tools through utility, beauty, and intentional design. Trained as a chef and educated in food systems and business, I built our flagship product—a patented, modular chef’s knife—to solve a personal challenge. That one solution became a broader movement: a design-forward, female-led brand rooted in slow growth and sustainable systems. In just a few years, I’ve taken Sole from concept to production, led successful launches, and built a highly engaged, values-driven community. Under my leadership, we’ve doubled revenue year over year, established strategic partnerships, and significantly lowered our environmental impact. Beyond Sole, I work with early-stage founders, consumer brands, and creative teams on projects that require strategic clarity, aesthetic direction, and operational follow-through. Skills & Focus Areas: Culinary product development Brand positioning & storytelling Creative direction & lookbook development Customer experience & community building Go-to-market & launch strategy Sustainable sourcing & small-batch manufacturing Email, social, and content strategy Fundraising decks & investor communications Trend research & cultural analysis I’m especially interested in projects at the intersection of food, design, and storytelling—where utility meets soul.More...