In our latest female founder series, Karen Villard shares her story of making it in the toy industry while being a full time mom to 2 young children.  She tells us how she has drawn her personal experience as a mom to uncover a pain point dealt by many young parents of today.  This preschool co-founder and educator turned toy entrepreneur also speaks about her journey and how she values the power of community and connections in her success. 

Kaysha Rajani brings joy to others through gifting and she’s passionate about using it to develop and maintain relationships. As the Owner and Founder of Curated Giftables, she provides a custom gifting service for corporate clients and event pros that curates beautiful gifts to fit any budget, brand or theme.

Margaux Pagès is a serial entrepreneur and business advisor, specialized in transforming innovative ideas into thriving, scalable ventures. With a track record of success in industries ranging from SaaS to AI, IOT and CleanTech, and now founder of Skincare Brand Dune Care, she has helped build over 45 technology-based startups with a 70% survival rate. She has also provided financial, fundraising, and strategic consulting to +350 companies worldwide.