{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5b0367c5db503700612f9141/653b610eab9fa20012bad7a7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#252. Raising $2 Million in Funding and Transforming the Beauty Industry with BIPOC  Co-Founder of Hue & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Janvi Shah","description":"<p>When it comes to challenges, most people would rather avoid them. But for a savvy few, such as this week’s guest, a challenge is a problem to be solved, and even an opportunity to transform something for the better. Underrepresentation in the beauty industry is a challenge Janvi Shah is taking head-on, and she’s not stopping until every face has its rightful place in the spotlight.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Janvi Shah, CEO and Co-Founder of Hue to talk about the pressure to succeed as a child of immigrants, finding your unique selling point, and why giving your dream a shot is always worth the risk. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Janvi:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Janvi Shah is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hue, a technology company that helps beauty and fashion brands integrate UGC into their e-commerce sites to help shoppers feel represented. Last year, Hue was featured in the ELLE Future of Beauty Awards and has raised over $2 million in venture capital funding from NFX, Underscore VC and more.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2023, Janvi was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Retail &amp; E-Commerce list.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Discover More</strong></p><ul><li>Check out Hue: <a href=\"https://www.poweredbyhue.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.poweredbyhue.com/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Follow Hue on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/poweredbyhue/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/poweredbyhue/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Connect with Janvi on LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/janvishah/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/janvishah/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: <a href=\"http://bit.ly/3adVmYG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://bit.ly/3adVmYG</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Connect with your Host, Michelle on LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Follow Michelle on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>","author_name":"The Peers Project "}