If you want your company to be mission-driven yet scalable, every employee you hire and every action you take must be fully committed to the cause.
It’s this all-or-nothing mentality that Shilpa Shah, co-founder of San Francisco-based sustainable retailer Cuyana, attributes to her brand’s success for the past 10 years, as the entire company has embraced Cuyana’s “fewer, better” ethos. The brand has gained a cult following, particularly for its classic leather tote. First introduced in 2012, it’s still the brand’s bestseller.
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