Emma Grede is a self-made mogul, groundbreaking CEO, and brand builder whose influence has redefined fashion, media, and entrepreneurship. She is the co-Founder and CEO of Good American, the first fully inclusive fashion brand that launched with the largest denim debut in history and has since expanded into ready-to-wear, swim, shoes, and activewear. Grede is also a founding partner of SKIMS, the globally celebrated solutions-oriented brand shaping the future of underwear, loungewear, and shapewear, and co-Founder of Safely, a plant-powered cleaning products company.
As a visionary leader, Grede consistently prioritizes inclusivity, diversity, and socially responsible practices across her ventures. Her voice and leadership extend beyond business through her role as Chairwoman of the Fifteen Percent Pledge, ensuring greater representation of Black-owned businesses in retail, and as a board member of Baby2Baby and the Obama Foundation.
Grede made history as the first Black woman investor on ABC’s Shark Tank and will join the BBC’s Dragons’ Den in 2024. She also co-hosts Roku’s hit series Side Hustlers with Ashley Graham, which premiered in March 2024 as the platform’s #1 on-demand title and returned in August 2024 with another #1 season. Grede empowers women entrepreneurs by helping them transform side hustles into thriving businesses.
Her passion for mentorship and storytelling continues through her podcast, Aspire with Emma Grede, where she explores success strategies with some of the world’s most influential leaders. Recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Richest Self-Made Women” and among the “Richest Self-Made Women Under 40,” Grede has become a powerful voice for the next generation of business leadership.
A sought-after speaker at events including the Forbes Women’s Power Summit and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Summit, Emma Grede inspires audiences to embrace bold ideas, drive change, and lead with purpose.
Co-founded Good American with Khloé Kardashian in 2016.
Founding partner of Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims.
Co-founded Safely, eco-friendly household cleaning products company.
First Black woman investor on ABC’s Shark Tank.
Scheduled to join BBC’s Dragons’ Den in 2024.
Founded Aspire with Emma Grede podcast for success conversations.
Joins Dragons’ Den panel to mentor innovative startups.
Co-hosts Roku’s Side Hustlers with model Ashley Graham.
Side Hustlers debuted #1 on Roku Channel, 2024.
Frequent keynote speaker at Forbes Women’s Power Summit.
Headlined Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Summit events.
Presented insights at Stanford Black Leadership Conference.
Delivered talks at MediaSlopes and Hubspot INBOUND conferences.
Advocates inclusivity in business panels and global entrepreneurship stages.
Named one of Forbes America’s Richest Self-Made Women.
Listed among Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women Under 40.
Recognized on Glamour Women of the Year Advisory board.
Honored with roles on Baby2Baby and Obama Foundation boards.
Chairwoman of Fifteen Percent Pledge advocating retail representation.
Side Hustlers became Roku’s #1 on-demand title twice.
Good American engineered largest denim launch in fashion history.
Skims became global leader in shapewear and lifestyle solutions.
Inspires next-generation leaders through podcast, Aspire with Emma Grede.
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