Primary Job Title Co-Founder & CEO Primary Organization Mented Cosmetics
Location New York, New York, United States Regions Greater New York Area, East Coast, Northeastern US Gender Female Also Known As Kristen Jones Miller
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KJ Miller is the Co-founder and CEO of Mented Cosmetics, a pigment-first beauty brand celebrating women of all hues. Since its launch in January 2017 Mented has achieved rapid growth by helping women feel seen and empowered with their inclusive shade range. The company has been featured in several publications including Vogue, Vanity Fair, and
Glamour, and was hailed as having the “best nude lipsticks we’ve ever worn” by Essence Magazine. Prior to founding Mented KJ spent most of her career working in retail, with a two-year hiatus to attend Harvard Business School graduating in 2014. While leading Mented’s product development and fundraising efforts, KJ has overseen the launch of five successful product categories and led the company in securing $4M in venture funding. She is passionate about helping women and minorities develop their entrepreneurial visions and navigate the often murky startup world.
