Join me in an inspiring conversation with Nicole Ruiz, who transformed from college dropout to executive leadership across multiple industries. As a woman and minority in entrepreneurship, Nicole shares her unique perspective on overcoming challenges and building successful careers.
Nicole's Key Accomplishments:
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at TEXT2DRIVE: Led company through $88 million exit, growing from 80 to 1,500 accounts and monthly revenue from $4K to $700K+, achieving 25% month-over-month growth
Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Carmen: First hire tasked with building all business departments during pandemic launch
Current Executive Director: Leading Chicago's 38-year-old Apparel Industry Board Inc. (AIBI) nonprofit into the future
Founder/CEO of LoopEra: Building circular, sustainable fashion solutions and participating in EU Parliament Textile Committees
Cross-Industry Expertise: Successfully transitioned from software tech, to automotive sales, to sustainable fashion innovation
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