Before Etsy, Dylan Jahrus was climbing the corporate ladder in e-commerce, working with major companies like Zappos and Zulily in buying and product development roles. Managing large brands and overseeing $100M portfolios, she was embedded in the corporate world—until a move prompted by military life changed everything.

Emily Sprague is the founder and creative force behind Turtlebacks. A former attorney and mom of three, Emily built the brand out of her own family’s needs: two young athletic boys who love golf, but resist traditional “hard” dress pants. She splits her time between Alexandria, VA, and Pinehurst, NC, where she’s deeply connected to the junior golf community. As both a mom, former D1 athlete, and entrepreneur, Emily brings an authentic, relatable voice to the brand’s story.

Julie Colombino-Billingham is a first-generation Italian American with a diverse background ranging from professional dancer and aerialist to MBA trained in international disaster. Her inspiration for fashion is rooted in the beauty and extremities of Haiti, where she learned her first lesson from the women she encountered there: "I don't need water, I need a job." In response, Julie created a different kind of fashion business focused on sustainable luxury goods that are better for both people and the planet.