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Entrepreneurship

Analysis and advice on new fashion ventures, including key lessons for entrepreneurs.

Part 10: Building the Team

Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, examines the importance of team building and how to do it well at key stages of a young company’s growth.


Part 9: Acquiring Customers

Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, gives a lesson on how to acquire and retain customers on a very lean budget.


Part 8: Managing Your Investors

Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, outlines the most effective ways to manage your relationships with investors.


Part 7: Going Global

Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, breaks down the challenges of taking your business global, from customer acquisition to shipping.


Part 6: How Wise Is Conventional Wisdom?

Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, on when it makes sense to follow the ‘rulebook’ and when you need to throw conventional wisdom out the window.


Part 5: How to Choose the Right Investors

Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, examines the art and science of how to find the right backers for your venture.


Part 4: Making the Most of Mentorship

Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, offers tips on what it takes to learn from your mentors and be a good leader and mentor to your team.


Part 3: The Business Plan is Your Roadmap

Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, provides step-by-step advice on putting together your business plan.


Part 2: The Need For Speed

Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, examines the trade-offs between careful planning and speed of execution. Do you 'get it right first' or 'get big fast'?


Part 1: From Big Idea to Launch

Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, provides advice on how to go from your big idea to launch day.