Rent The Runway: Jenn Hyman

Founding Mission

Jenn Hyman's vision for Rent the Runway was rooted in empowering women and boosting their self-confidence. She aimed to create a mission-driven company that not only provided a service but also inspired women to pursue their dreams. Jenn reflects on the personal challenges she faced, such as balancing her ambitions with her desire for a family, and how she overcame fears of personal sacrifices for professional success 1 2.

I saw that it was mission driven. I saw that it was driving self confidence and making women feel incredible about themselves. And I knew that I had to commit my life to that.

--- Jenn Hyman

Her commitment to this mission has led to the creation of a foundation supporting female entrepreneurs across the U.S., helping thousands scale their businesses 1.

   

Leadership Growth

Jenn's journey as a leader has been marked by continuous growth and adaptation. She acknowledges the challenges of managing a diverse team and the evolution required to lead a large company like Rent the Runway. Jenn emphasizes the importance of recognizing failures and striving for improvement as key components of her leadership style 3.

Leadership evolves over time. First of all, being a leader of a 1200 person company is different than being a leader of a hundred person company.

--- Jenn Hyman

Her experiences with workplace criticism, including being told to "shut up" by a female boss, shaped her resolve to remain true to herself and her vision 4.