Author Series with Gilt Groupe

Please join the New York Technology Council and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Co-Founder of Gilt Groupe, as she discusses her new book, By Invitation Only: How We Built Gilt and Changed the Way Millions Shop. In it, she and co-founder Alexis Maybank, describe how they turned an obsession for sample sales into a burgeoning online business with a client list that reads like the Who’s Who of fashion,... [read more]

Please join the New York Technology Council and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Co-Founder of Gilt Groupe, as she discusses her new book, By Invitation Only: How We Built Gilt and Changed the Way Millions Shop. In it, she and co-founder Alexis Maybank, describe how they turned an obsession for sample sales into a burgeoning online business with a client list that reads like the Who’s Who of fashion, including Valentino, Christian Louboutin, and Zac Posen. The duo also shares their perspective on managing a web of suppliers, engineers, marketers, potential investors, and expanding into new consumer categories such as travel and menswear.

A book signing will follow the event. Refreshments provided by Sipp Organic Soda.

SPEAKER
Alexandra Wilkis Wilson Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Co-Founder, Gilt Groupe - With over 14 years of international experience in luxury goods, retail and finance, Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Founder and Chief Merchandising Officer of Gilt Groupe, is on the forefront of revolutionizing and innovating the landscape of luxury e-commerce. Prior to co-founding Gilt Groupe in 2007, Alexandra managed retail operations at Bulgari, overseeing 15 North American stores. Before working at Bulgari, Alexandra managed Leather Goods Sales Planning for Louis Vuitton North America. She had previously worked for retail guru Marvin Traub at Financo Inc. Alexandra began her career working for 3 years in investment banking at Merrill Lynch.

Alexandra serves as a member of the Board of Directors for three not-for-profits: Dress for Success Worldwide, Fashion Group International and the Harvard Business School Club of Greater New York. She is passionate about philanthropy and is also involved in other charities including: Pro Mujer, Endeavor Global and the Robin Hood Foundation. She is an active fundraiser for her alma maters, The Brearley School, Phillips Exeter Academy and Harvard University. She is a mentor for Tech Stars and advises New York City based start-ups and budding entrepreneurs.

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