Gwen Whiting is renowned for founding and scaling The Laundress, a premium eco-friendly laundry brand, into a global lifestyle company. She launched it in 2002 with a grassroots event called “The Soap Splash,” growing the brand for 17 years without outside capital until its acquisition by Unilever in 2019. Her early career included five years at Ralph Lauren Home, which sparked her passion for mentoring future entrepreneurs. She supports them through organizations like Cornell’s Entrepreneurship Council and YPO’s Global Leadership Community. Gwen recently launched The Fill, a luxury laundry membership club, embodying her core values and the motto “Let life work for you,” inspired by her recent wellness journey.