Office Hours by YEAR-ROUND

Today’s founders aren’t just launching products — they’re shaping culture. In a world where consumers crave transparency, authenticity, and meaning, how can modern brands cut through the noise and outlast DTC fatigue?

Join us for Office Hours: Building Brands That Last, a candid evening with Dianna Cohen (Founder & CEO, Crown Affair), Jaclyn Fu (Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Pepper), and Maggie Sause (SVP, Brand Marketing at Frida) as they unpack how the playbook has evolved — from storytelling and customer obsession to true product differentiation — and what it takes to build brands with staying power. Expect an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about balancing hype with longevity, navigating the pivots behind “overnight success,” and finding the sweet spot where emotional resonance meets financial discipline.

Event runs from 7–9 PM, beginning promptly at 7:30 PM, with networking before and after the discussion.