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Jennifer Hyman

Rent the Runway
New York, United States
Jennifer Hyman co-founded Rent the Runway in 2009, building the world's first "unlimited wardrobe" service and pioneering the circular fashion economy. The company went public in 2021 and transformed how women think about clothing ownership. Hyman is a fierce advocate for work-life integration, pay equity, and entrepreneurial resilience. She led Rent the Runway through its near-collapse during COVID-19 and subsequent restructuring with remarkable transparency.
Fashion Tech / Circular Economy

About Rent the Runway

Rent the Runway is a fashion technology platform offering clothing rental subscriptions, special occasion rentals, and resale, disrupting traditional fashion retail through circular consumption models.

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