Ann Wehren

Marketplace Growth & Partnerships Leader | Ex-VC Backed Founder 250% YoY Growth | Consumer Tech & Retail

Ann Wehren Consultingex-BCBG Max AzriaSex-Schwartz & Benjamin (acq. by Steve Madden)

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Marketplace partnerships and growth leader who builds entire growth engines and scales supply across two-sided platforms.

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I design business development strategy and deal execution end-to-end, curate supply using demand data, competitive intelligence, and performance benchmarking; and, architect playbooks to acquire, activate, and retain high-value brands and sellers. Key skill in ensuring balanced marketplace dynamics that drive outsized conversion and AOV. As Founder & CEO of In-Seam, I identified a structural gap in luxury retail and built a new, two-sided marketplace model from zero creating the first infrastructure for brands to leverage and scale external, 1:1 personal selling relationships. I designed the full supply acquisition and retention strategy, operating cadence, and cross-functional execution across product, sales, and operations successfully raising 5M, scaled 250+ brand partnerships, drove 250% YoY growth, and delivered 8X competitor AOV through disciplined supply-demand matching. Prior to that, I spent over a decade in luxury retail building partner ecosystems, scaling categories, and expanding into new markets. I consistently built “businesses within businesses” defining category vision, strengthening competitive positioning, and driving growth from concept through Key Career Wins• Raised 5M from Techstars NYC, funds, + strategic angels; built and scaled a double-sided marketplace and proprietary payments model unlocking a new digital ecosystem in retail. Tripled business each year, scaled to $5M GMV. Owned P&L, board governance, strategic planning & • Solo founder CEO scaled partnerships, product, tech, and team (0 to 12) across eng, product, CX, and sales. Built the operating cadence, KPI frameworks, and cross-functional execution from • Architected the full acquisition pipeline, referral programs, and connector-led growth strategies to sign and activate 250+ brand partnerships and established the largest vetted network of high-value personal stylists in luxury, capturing the top 2% HNW customers who drive 50% of value in luxury. Awards & Recognitions• Fashion Group International Hilldun Business Innovation Rising Star Award 2024• Glossy Luxury and Fashion Awards 2024: Best Marketplace• Featured in WWD, Business of Fashion, Glossy, Crains NY Business, and Puck