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Amy Vandenstockt is the co-founder and principal partner of HatCountry.com, a pioneering online retailer specializing in Western wear and accessories. In 2002, alongside her husband Mike, Amy transformed a family-run cowboy hat stand into a thriving e-commerce business, launching operations from their garage with a vision to bring authentic Western apparel to customers nationwide.​With a background in business and a keen eye for emerging market trends, Amy recognized the potential of e-commerce early on. Her strategic foresight and dedication to customer service have been instrumental in HatCountry.com's growth, helping the company expand its product offerings and reach a global customer base.​Amy's leadership extends beyond business operations; she is deeply committed to fostering a company culture that values quality, authenticity, and personalized customer experiences. Her hands-on approach and unwavering commitment to excellence have earned HatCountry.com a reputation for reliability and integrity in the online retail space.​Today, HatCountry.com operates from its headquarters in North Carolina, with multiple warehouses across the United States, ensuring swift and reliable delivery to customers worldwide. Under Amy's guidance, the company continues to honor its roots while embracing innovation, offering a diverse array of high-quality products that cater to both traditional Western enthusiasts and modern fashion seekers.

Amy is passionate about investing in and promoting businesses in the lifestyle of health and sustainability “LOHAS” marketplace, which is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy. Looking at global trends, healthcare and food conditions in America, environmental causes, and the emergence of natural alternatives to wellness and “food as medicine,” Amy is using her experiences and knowledge to disrupt old business models. Nutrigenomics and Biohacking are the future of aging and DISEASE. now she is applying here.

Amy Chou Granger is Co-Founder and President of M2U NYC. Prior to launching M2U NYC in 2020, Amy had held Director roles with increasing responsibilities at both L’Oréal USA and later The Estée Lauder Companies. With 15+ years of extensive experience in Marketing, Operations, and Strategic Planning for several CPG and beauty conglomerates, Amy has influenced the strategic direction for powerhouse brands including Kiehl’s, Giorgio Armani Beauty, and Michael Kors Beauty.Amy was born and raised in Taiwan. She came to the U.S. to pursue her graduate degree (Amy holds a Master of Engineering degree from MIT). Growing up in Asia, she was not exposed to makeup since most people in Taiwan didn’t wear makeup until they started working full-time. Her first makeup experience was in her mid 20’s when her friend took her to Macy’s and got her a beauty makeover. She recalls that she could hardly recognize herself in the mirror because it was not her style and she didn’t feel comfortable looking like someone else. Makeup trends are different in all cultures. With the launch of M2U, she wants to empower everyone to formulate their own beauty standards. She wants to give people tools to experiment, have fun and create new routines without feeling guilty about overspending."I launched M2Ü NYC after spending over a decade working at L’Oreal USA and The Estée Lauder Companies. Growing up in Taiwan and coming to the U.S. in my 20s, I realized the makeup trends are different in all cultures, but one thing remains the same, that is, people want to feel comfortable with whatever they choose to put on their skin. My goal as an Asian American founder is to create a price inclusive, ingredient driven makeup brand. I feel strongly that every person should be able to enjoy the benefits of high-quality makeup without stressing over the prices.”– Amy Chou Granger, Co-Founder of M2Ü NYC.

Dr. Amy Beckley faced fertility and recurrent miscarriage struggles due to hormone imbalance (low progesterone). Armed with her PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Colorado Anchutz Medical Campus, she got to work in the lab and founded Proov to fill the gap she discovered in both knowledge and reliable options.When perimenopause hit, Amy discovered the same fertility hormone imbalance she experienced was the cause of her debilitating peri symptoms. So, she expanded Proov to help women like her confidently manage menopause and get back to feeling more like themselves.

Amy Batra received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Temple University – graduating with honors. She has 20 years of experience in start-up companies and big pharma including companies such as Bausch & Lomb, Sanofi Aventis, Merz and Johnson & Johnson. Her core expertise includes aesthetics, dermatology, regenerative and functional medicine in roles ranging from sale professional to management. She successfully developed and launched new products and created a highly successful model for physician training under Continuing Medical Education (CME). Over the last 10 years, she has worked side-by-side with her husband and business partner, Sanjay Batra.

Co-Founders, Amanat Anand, and Shubham Issar both grew up in New Delhi, India, and met while studying Industrial Design at the Parsons School of Design in New York. After graduating, they entered and won UNICEF Wearables for Good Challenge for the concept of SoaPen. SoaPen was created in response to recognizing the health benefits of handwashing with soap. Handwashing with soap can protect 1 out of every 3 children who get sick with diarrhea and other respiratory infections and can reduce absenteeism in schools by up to 57%.Amanat and Shubham are listmakers on Forbes 30 under 30, Toyota's Mothers of Invention and SoaPen's been featured on Real Simple, Money Magazine and Now This among other publications

Almina Deveci is a marketing manager at SAKI Products, bringing a unique blend of business acumen and passion for coffee and tea to the company. With a degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University and experience handling all aspects of marketing and branding, Almina is dedicated to combining smart technologies with intuitive design to deliver the ultimate coffee and tea experience to customers. As part of the family business, she is committed to SAKI's mission and vision and is leading the company toward continued growth and success.

Alicia is the President and Co-CEO at AspenClean. AspenClean provides all-natural, chemical-free cleaning services that have revolutionized the cleaning industry and changed the way people clean their homes. It was the first detergent to be certified by the EWG. With over 17 years of experience, Alicia specializes in creating a healthier, green alternative to chemical-based cleaning products and services.

Alexandra StoneFounder & Creative Director of Zandra StoneBorn in Melbourne, Australia, Alexandra Stone’s story is one of creativity, culture, and considered living. A former track athlete and biomedical student, Alexandra was scouted into international modelling — a career that took her from Europe’s fashion capitals to calling New York home.Alongside her husband, she co-founded Bluestone Lane and Husk Bake Shop — lifestyle-driven businesses rooted in connection, community, and wellbeing.Now a mother of three, Alexandra’s understanding of identity through fashion is deeply personal — experienced first-hand in life’s evolving seasons. Zandra Stone is her creative expression of this journey — a brand shaped by Australian coastal ease, global influences, and a love of timeless, artful dressing that empowers women to express who they are, and who they’re becoming.

The former Head of Knitwear for Oscar de La Renta, Christian Dior, Carolina Herrera and Vera Wang brings 10+ years’ experience and expertise in fiber science, fabric construction and design to the team. Having developed apparel for many VIP clients such as Vice President Kamala Harris, worn on the eve of the 2021 Presidential inauguration, Alexandra has a keen understanding and attention to quality control, with a focus on fabrics and fibers. Alexandra has spearheaded the development of Welles’ proprietary materials and components, as well as implemented key sourcing & sustainability strategies and management systems. At the height of the pandemic, Alexandra mitigated and diverted severe supply chain disruptions of raw materials caused by Covid-19, allowing GOLDATECH to fulfill large volume contracts without delays. Formerly from the UK, Alexandra is a graduate of Central Saint Martin’s University, London.

Artist Alexa Meade paints on the human body and three-dimensional spaces, creating the illusion that our reality is a two-dimensional painting. As The New York Times describes Alexa’s artwork, “Think of it as a Van Gogh — that is, if one of his paintings were brought to life as a performative protest." Alexa’s art has been exhibited around the world at the Grand Palais in Paris, the Saatchi Gallery in London, the United Nations in New York, Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, and the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. Her artwork has also been exhibited in space, orbiting the Earth on the history-making SpaceX Inspiration4 mission. She has created interactive installations at Coachella, Cannes Lions, and Art Basel. Alexa painted on the body of Ariana Grande for her iconic “God is a Woman” music video, which has over 350 million views. Her solo show on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills was attended by forty-thousand people throughout its 5-week run. Alexa’s art has been upvoted to the #1 position on the Front Page of Reddit. She has been commissioned by Apple, BMW, and Sony. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Alexa teamed up with LEGO as a Master Builder for their “Rebuild the World” campaign. Collaborating with spacetime researchers, Alexa was the first ever Artist-in-Residence at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. She has also been Artist-in-Residence at Google, where she worked alongside the engineers advancing Light Field imaging technology. Alexa and her work have been honored with the "Disruptive Innovation Award" from the Tribeca Film Festival. Respected for her thought leadership and non-traditional career path, Alexa has lectured at TED, Stanford, and Princeton. Alexa accepted an invitation to the White House under President Obama. Google Arts & Culture selected Alexa as the face of their “Faces of Frida” campaign, celebrating the legacy of Frida Kahlo and the female artists who are carrying it forward today. InStyle has named Alexa among their "Badass Women." alexameade.com / @alexameadeart

Alexa Meade is a world-renowned artist who invented a style of painting in 3D space that makes the world appear to be a 2D work of art. She is the winner of the “Disruptive Innovation Award” from the Tribeca Film Festival.Alexa has painted immersive art installations in her breakthrough style at Coachella, 29Rooms, Art Basel, and Cannes Lions. She has done collaborations with Ariana Grande, Apple, BMW, and Adidas. A public intellectual, Alexa is a TED speaker, Google Artist-in-Residence, and lectures at Stanford and Princeton.Alexa’s trailblazing NFT art has been auctioned at Sotheby’s, graced billboards from Times Square to Tokyo, and orbited the Earth for three days on a SpaceX rocket. InStyle has named Alexa one of their “Badass Women.”