# Stephane Jean-Baptiste > Founder. Operator. Advisor. Built real brands. Now I help others do the same. Stéphane Jean-Baptiste has spent 15+ years building real businesses, leading real teams, and solving real problems. As co-founder and COO of Kreyol Essence — carried by Ulta Beauty, Whole Foods, and QVC, featured on ABC’s Shark Tank, and ranked on Inc. Magazine’s 200 fastest-growing companies list — he knows what it actually takes to build something that lasts. He now channels that experience through Nouveau Concepts, his strategic advisory and communications firm, working with founders and growth-stage leaders who need clarity, structure, and a thinking partner who has sat where they’re sitting. A session with Stéphane isn’t coaching. It’s a direct conversation with someone who has been in the room, made the decisions, and lived the results. Let’s talk about: ∙ AI Tools & Business Integration ∙ Business Strategy & Growth ∙ Brand Positioning & Marketing ∙ Operations & Scaling ∙ E-Commerce & DTC ∙ Supply Chain & Product Development ∙ Creative Direction & Storytelling ∙ Entrepreneurship & Founder Mindset **Rating:** 5/5 (1 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $75.00 ## Example Questions - I have a great product but I can’t figure out how to tell the story in a way that actually sells. - How did you build Kreyol Essence from zero to national retail — and what would you do differently? - Built on Shark Tank. Ask me anything. - From idea to Ulta. How’d you do it? ## Links - [Expert profile](/StephaneJean-Baptiste) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/662505lEsVje3p.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)