Emily Weiss is an American entrepreneur and the founder of Glossier, a beauty and skincare brand that has disrupted the cosmetics industry. Born on March 22, 1985, in Wilton, Connecticut, she developed an early interest in fashion and interned at Ralph Lauren during high school. She graduated from New York University in 2007 with a degree in studio art. Emily started her career as a fashion assistant at Vogue and later launched the blog Into the Gloss in 2010, which gained popularity for its interviews and insights into beauty routines. In 2014, she founded Glossier, introducing a direct-to-consumer model that emphasized community and customer feedback. Under her leadership, Glossier grew into a billion-dollar company, earning her recognition on Forbes' "30 Under 30" list and Time's "Next 100" list.

Before Emily Weiss became a successful entrepreneur with Glossier, she worked in the fashion industry. She started as an intern at Ralph Lauren during high school and later interned at Teen Vogue while studying at NYU. After graduating, she worked as a fashion assistant at W Magazine and as an on-set styling assistant at Vogue. During this time, she launched her blog, Into the Gloss, in 2010, which became a platform for beauty enthusiasts and laid the foundation for her future business, Glossier.

Emily Weiss made her fortune by founding and growing Glossier, a beauty and skincare brand that disrupted the cosmetics industry. She started with her blog, Into the Gloss, in 2010, which gained a loyal following by focusing on authentic beauty routines and consumer insights. Leveraging this success, she launched Glossier in 2014 with a direct-to-consumer model and a minimalist product line. Glossier's innovative approach, emphasizing community engagement and social media marketing, resonated with modern consumers. The brand quickly gained popularity, raising significant venture capital and achieving unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billion. Emily's vision and ability to connect with her audience played a pivotal role in her financial success.