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Events
Beyond the Launch: Scaling Brands for the Long Term with Julissa Prado, Founder & CEO of Rizos Curls
What does it really take to scale a beauty or personal care brand without losing trust, culture, or the community that made it successful in the first place? Join us for a live session with Julissa Prado, Founder and CEO of Rizos Curls, for a candid conversation designed for early-stage consumer founders, especially those building in beauty and personal care.
Date
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
URL
Register NowRSVP HERE - REQUIRED TO ATTEND
What does it really take to scale a beauty or personal care brand without losing trust, culture, or the community that made it successful in the first place?
Join us for a live session with Julissa Prado, Founder and CEO of Rizos Curls, for a candid conversation designed for early-stage consumer founders, especially those building in beauty and personal care.
Rizos Curls is often referenced as a standout example of values-led, community-driven growth. Built from Julissa’s own lived experience and a deep understanding of an underserved customer, the brand scaled by prioritizing education, trust, and representation long before those became industry buzzwords.
In this conversation, we’ll explore:
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What founders should focus on when evolving from scrappy startup to scaled brand
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When to bootstrap vs when to fundraise
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How to build a beauty brand with your community, not just market to it
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The realities of scaling through the “messy middle” without overextending or diluting your values
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Navigating DTC and retail growth while staying close to your customer
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Lessons from building in a crowded category
This session is especially relevant for founders thinking about long-term brand building. This is for those founders who are balancing growth, capital decisions, retail expansion, and staying true to the customer who got them here.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Julissa Prado is the Founder and CEO of Rizos Curls, a curly haircare brand known for its loyal community, inclusive approach, and strong omnichannel presence. What began as a solution to Julissa’s own unmet haircare needs grew into a nationally recognized beauty brand rooted in education, authenticity, and representation.
As a founder, Julissa has remained deeply hands-on across brand vision, product development, community engagement, and leadership, guiding Rizos Curls through growth while maintaining the values that define the brand. Her journey is frequently cited as a blueprint for building beauty brands that last by leading with trust, not hype.
Events
Upcoming Events
From summits, to courses, to workshops, to meet-ups and ask-me-anythings - there is something for everyone here. Listen in, attend in person or virtually, ask questions, or simply add to your when-you-can checklist of everything you need to know.
Feb
7
{LAS VEGAS, NV} Member Mingle
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 5:00 PM PST
Power in partners-- let's link up with our 2026 collaborator!
Feb
8
{CHICAGO, IL} Member Mingle
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 10:00 AM CST
Join us on February 8th for a reset Pilates class, followed by a relaxed brunch gathering for those who’d like to continue the morning together.
Feb
10
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What It Takes to Build a Category-Defining Consumer Brand with Ara Katz, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Seed Health
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
What does it take to build a consumer brand that doesn’t just compete in a crowded market, but redefines the category entirely? Join us for an actionable session with Ara Katz, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Seed Health, for a conversation designed specifically for early-stage consumer founders navigating the messy middle of growth.
Feb
11
Trademarks 101
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
Are you looking to safeguard your brand? Join us for Trademarks 101, designed to discuss the critical role trademarks play in building and protecting your business.
Feb
12
Beyond the Launch: Scaling Brands for the Long Term with Julissa Prado, Founder & CEO of Rizos Curls
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
What does it really take to scale a beauty or personal care brand without losing trust, culture, or the community that made it successful in the first place? Join us for a live session with Julissa Prado, Founder and CEO of Rizos Curls, for a candid conversation designed for early-stage consumer founders, especially those building in beauty and personal care.
Feb
13
Debugging Human Communication
Friday, February 13, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
Are you a building a Community Organization? Come join this 10th House Huddle to meet and network with fellow founders!
Feb
18
{NEW YORK, NY} Member Mingle
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6:30 PM EST
Join NYC chapter lead Molly Godfrey for an intimate, winter-themed evening at the stunning Bedford Studios in the West Village.
Feb
19
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[FOM] Founder Vision In-Focus with Robyn Ward
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
The strongest consumer brands aren’t just built on great products — they’re built on founders with clarity. In this masterclass, Robyn Ward will guide you through the foundational inner architecture every early-stage founder needs to scale with intention: a defined vision, aligned values, and a grounded understanding of your role as the leader of the company.
Feb
24
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[FOM] The Data Behind Desire: Building KPIs That Drive Growth with Sapna Shah
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1:30 PM EST
Successful consumer founders know how to read the signals that matter (and ignore the ones that don't). In this session, investor and retail expert Sapna Shah will help you cut through the noise of early data and build the KPI foundation that reveals what your customers want, and what will drive your sustainable growth.
Feb
26
{PORT WASHINGTON, NY} Member Mingle
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6:30 PM EST
Join us for sips, snacks & good company at this Long Island member mingle!
Feb
27
Podcast Host Huddle
Friday, February 27, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
Do you have a podcast or are you interested in creating one? Come join this Podcast Host Huddle to meet and network! ✨ Huddles are a virtual event strictly focused on networking and discussion. This will be an open conversation where everyone will intro their podcast and we will talk about what we are currently facing as we grow our own initiatives. If you've ever wondered what other hosts are doing, what they're currently moving through, and tips + tricks - this is the place to be.
Feb
27
Podcast Host Huddle
Friday, February 27, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
Do you have a podcast or are you interested in creating one? Come join this Podcast Host Huddle to meet and network! ✨