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Rapid Response: A prescription for healthy growth, with FIGS Co-CEO Heather Hasson
FromMasters of Scale
Rapid Response: A prescription for healthy growth, with FIGS Co-CEO Heather Hasson
FromMasters of Scale
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Mar 4, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
How does a start-up geared to healthcare workers balance giving back during Covid with the desire for growth? FIGS, an emerging lifestyle brand for medical professionals that built its name around premium scrubs, faced key choices amid the pandemic. Co-founder and co-CEO Heather Hasson explains why a commitment to offering free PPE, isolation gowns, and more supported both FIGS's mission and its community. Shifting supply lines, leaning into a robust e-commerce system, and expanding internationally in response to demand, the FIGS team used the moment to reinforce their relationship with their customers – and saw annual revenue climb past $250 million. Hasson likens medical professionals to star athletes, under high pressure for hours on end, with huge stakes in the balance. By treating them with special care, and championing their contributions, FIGS has built enviable brand allegiance among a community that, until Covid hit, was often overlooked.
Released:
Mar 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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