# Mariah Chase

> Founder & CEO w/exits to Walmart & QVC

Former CEO of ELOQUII, acquired by Walmart in 2018.

Led ELOQUII inside Walmart through 2022, then served as VP for Free Assembly, scaling Walmart’s in-house fashion line to 1,000+ stores.

Co-founder & CEO of Ekyam.ai, an AI-powered integration and intelligence platform for retail systems integration launched in 2025. Third startup. 

Previously co-founded Send the Trend, a subscription accessories business acquired by QVC in 2012.

Held senior leadership roles at Kara Ross NY, DMA, and Roger Vivier, with early career experience in fashion and communications.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Fundraising and exits
✔️ Starting a retail brand
✔️ Launching AI-enabled products
✔️ Scaling DTC and omni-channel
✔️ Leading inside a Fortune 100
✔️ Building retail-tech infrastructure
✔️ Selling to big-box retailers

Excited to support fellow founders building in commerce, fashion, and retail-tech. Let's connect.

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $150.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/MariahChase)
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- [Marketplace](/marketplace)