Julie Wainwright

About the Author

Julie Wainwright is a trailblazing entrepreneur and author whose innovative spirit has reshaped the fashion and e-commerce landscapes. With a career spanning decades in Silicon Valley, she founded The RealReal, a pioneering luxury resale platform that revolutionized sustainable fashion and achieved billion-dollar status. In her debut book, Time to Get Real: How I Built a Billion-Dollar Business That Rocked the Fashion Industry, Wainwright shares candid insights into her journey from corporate executive to industry disruptor, offering practical advice on leadership, resilience, and turning visionary ideas into thriving enterprises. Drawing from her experiences navigating high-stakes challenges and fostering inclusive business cultures, she inspires aspiring leaders to embrace authenticity and bold action in pursuit of success.