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CEO & Founder of Nopalera | Author | Mentor | Speaker | Latino Startup Of The Year 2022 | Stanford LBAN Cohort 14 | Shark Tank Season 14

Build for your customer, always. Since launch , our customers have been asking for solid haircare. And for years I sent them away because “we don’t do hair.” The industry (investors / retail merchants) teaches you to stay in your lane, stay in your category. But consumers don’t live that way. When you are in the shower you don’t think “I’m going to use my cross category products now.” You wash your hair and body in the same session. We worked with our incredible chemist Krupa Koestline for a year to create two incredible formulas that marry our star ingredient , prickly pear oil, with proven formulas technologies that repair bonds, heat protect , moisturize, and add shine. The lather is incredible and the scent is delicious. Secretly though, my favorite part is the custom holder we created to house the bars with optional suction cups on back , drainage holes on the bottom, and a cute easy to clean travel case. We solved the problem of “where do I put these?” And “how do I travel with them?” Nobody wants to travel with a mushy ziploc bag. People care about performance, convenience, and then sustainability. In that order. We focused on making incredible formulas with a fun and easy to adopt system to store and travel with. Even my teenage daughter who has the bathroom filled with her plastic bottle personal care items said, “mom, i finally tried your shampoo bar and it’s REALLY good. I love the scent too.” We’re not a gen alpha brand, but you know if they approve, it’s a win. Launching 6/18! Read about them here: https://lnkd.in/eWzYD8E7 Congrats to the entire NOPALERA team for bringing this to life! Exceptional packaging design continues thanks to Abby Haddican and visual representation thanks to our brand photographer Amanda Lopez. Photoshoot styled by our own VP Sales Priscilla Camacho and our marketing team Sam Gomez and Edith Castro became the models! #scrappy #startup And YES, they are all color safe, pH balanced and free from sulfates, silicones, parabens, and phthalates. Launch parties in San Diego and LA this weekend , and NYC next week. See you there !

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Lena Simmons, CAPM

IT Project Coordinator | Robust success in strategic planning/implementation, IT project management, and coordination.

1mo

Hi Ms. Velasquez - Where can I buy your products? - Thanks 🙏🏾 😊

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Julie Pryor

Growth Partner and Advisor. I help emerging CPGs strengthen their brands, nail messaging, increase sales, cash flow & distribution. Unlock their leader within & grow sustainably. Truth seeker, idea broker & door opener.

1mo

I’m intrigued and excited to try these. I’ve tried several shampoo bars with high hopes but haven’t found one that lathers and leaves my scalp feeling clean.

Kathy Kunz

Visual Storyteller | I help DTC brands nail high-performance ad creative – without sacrificing brand.

1mo

This is so incredible! Congrats! Shampoo bars can be SO hit or miss, but this looks amazing.

Julian R. Addo

founder + ceo @ adwoa beauty

1mo

very beautiful — congratulations! I cannot wait to try!

Camila Godoy

Generating Business Growth through Inclusivity, Innovation and Customer-Centricity

1mo

You read our minds. I’ve been waiting for this!!! Is it color safe? Can’t wait to try it 😁

Sarah Jane Burt

The Bad Boy of Content Marketing ⚡ Taken 350+ spicy founders & personality-driven brands from hot mess to high conversion ⚡ No BS advice on how to stand out on the crowded AF Interwebz

1mo

Can't wait to try this! I'm obsessed with the cactus flower exfoliant.

Sierra Watts

Empowering Women and Business Owners through Financial Education, Asset Protection & Wealth Strategies | Financial Guidance and Elevation for Indie Beauty and Wellness Brands

1mo

Really been wanting to try and shampoo bar! Bring a launch party to SF!

The travel kit is so cute! I can't wait to give this a try!

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Clifford Seaton

Video Editor | Instructional Designer | FAA Certified Drone Pilot | Voiceover Artist | eLearning | Video Production | System Implementation

1mo

Well done. Youve got it figured out. The storage and travel piece not only delivers value to the customer....but they'll repurchase more frequently from use.

Elham Eghbali

founder and chief formulator @skinchakra/consultant cosmetic chemist

1mo

congratulations. These look sooo smooth and the carrier is really cute. Congratulations to your chemist and your manufacturing site.

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