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Julie Wainwright

Julie WainwrightJulie WainwrightJulie Wainwright

Turning grit into greatness. 

Founder of The RealReal. Bestselling author and keynote speaker.

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Julie Wainwright

Julie WainwrightJulie WainwrightJulie Wainwright

Turning grit into greatness. 

Founder of The RealReal. Bestselling author and keynote speaker.

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FOUNDED THE REALREAL AT 52. TURNED REJECTION INTO A BILLION-DOLLAR BRAND.

In Time to Get Real, Julie Wainwright gets radically honest.
After building one of the most iconic e-commerce brands of our time—The RealReal—Julie reveals the untold story behind the headlines. From public failure to billion-dollar success, this isn’t just a business memoir. It’s a masterclass in grit, reinvention, and leading with heart.

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“Creating a tsunami in the fashion business is never easy. Julie managed to create a brand-new retail system to change the buying habits of high-end consumers. A genius modernization of how, when, and where people shop for the best products!”


Tommy Hilfiger

JULIE WAINWRIGHT IS A TRUE FEMALE PIONEER OF E-COMMERCE AND THE TECH BUSINESS.

-Fi Bendall, SmartCompany

SHE’S NOT JUST AN E-COMMERCE PIONEER, (BUT) A LEGEND.

-Kara Goldin, Founder of Beverage Company Hint, Podcaster, & Author of Undaunted

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