# Susie Crippen

> Co-Founder + Creative Director of J Brand (Sold for $80M, 2010)

Co-Founder + Creative Director of J Brand, a denim company (sold for $80M). J Brand was the first to popularize the “skinny jean”.

Also founded Crippen (a women’s sportswear line) and @thisis4official (a dress company based in Uganda)

Currently living in Kenya 🇰🇪 and North Western Connecticut 

Things I can advise on:
- Startups 
- Business of fashion
- Creative Direction
- Product
- Corporate Culture 
- Branding
- Growth
- Marketing
- Team Development
- Partnerships
- Press

I love sharing the experience of building a business, especially with entrepreneurs. I can’t wait to help you along your business journey

**Rating:** 5/5 (17 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $200.00

## Example Questions

- I want to start a brand but have limited funds. How can I bootstrap?
- How to create an Ethos for my business and stay true to my brand?
- How do you create a marketing strategy that’s consistent with your brand?
- How do you think about product?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/SusieCrippen)
- [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/347873P2IW0jB8.jpg)
- [Marketplace](/marketplace)