# Lia Winograd > Co-Founder & Co-CEO Of Pepper 🌶️ Co-founder & co-CEO of Pepper, a DTC bra brand built for small-chested women and scaled to 8-figure revenue with no VC. Launched via a viral Kickstarter (470% funded) and built a global, community-first brand redefining beauty standards. Recognitions: 🏅 Forbes 30 Under 30 💡 Inc. Top 100 Female Founders 🎓 Poets & Quants Best & Brightest MBAs Ex-McKinsey consultant with an MBA from NYU Stern; originally from Colombia and scaled Pepper’s ethical supply chain from Day 1. Featured in Business Insider, recognized as a category-defining founder in DTC and e-commerce. Things I can advise on: ✔️ How to launch a DTC brand ✔️ Guidance on bootstrapping to 8 figures ✔️ Tips on e-commerce growth strategy ✔️ Best practices for community building ✔️ Advice on global supply chain ops ✔️ How to get into top MBA programs ✔️ Strategy for product development & retention Excited to help purpose-driven founders turn bold ideas into thriving, values-led brands. ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $200.00 ## 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](/liawinograd) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1170311HDK5c6Bd.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)