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Julie Wainwright: FounderPast Role: The RealReal, Founder, CEO and Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Luke Friang: Chief Technology and Product OfficerPast Role: zulily, Chief Technology & Information Officer
The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 37 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal has sold nearly 40 million items and provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. They have hundreds of
in-house gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, The RealReal gives new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art and home—in support of the circular economy. They make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off and direct shipping. As a full-service, luxury consignment service, The RealReal does all of the work for its consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing items, as well as handling shipping, payments and customer service.
