Steph Korey, Co-founder of Away, 2016 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, savvy businesswoman with an entrepreneurial spirit
As the CEO of Away, Steph made sure that the company itself was centered around the needs of the customer, and all product development is a direct result of consumer research and first-hand accounts from customers.
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Meet the 2019 NYC Tech Influencers
Steph Korey is the Cofounder and CEO of Away, the stylish director-to-consumer luggage company. Away was inspired by Away Cofounder Jen Rubio’s struggle to find decent suggestions for luggage brands after a suitcase had broken on a trip. Rubio and Korey both worked at direct-to-consumer eyewear startup Warby Parker, Korey managing supply chain and Rubio leading social.
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Building retail’s next generation of talent
Jen Rubio and Steph Korey never intended to become entrepreneurs. “When my suitcase broke at the airport, I called my well-traveled friends, and none of them could recommend any luggage brands,” says Rubio, chief brand officer of Away. Since then, the company has grown incredibly fast — which is both a victory and a big opportunity.
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Can the entrepreneurs behind New York-based startup Away transform the travel goods industry? They’re off to a good start with a first-class carry-on suitcase at a coach price.
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Travel Today: Interviewing AWAY Founders Jen Rubio and Stephanie Korey
Why can’t your carry-on bag recharge your phone? AWAY co-founders Jen Rubio and Stephanie Korey asked themselves that very question, spotting a gap in the market for stylish, slick luggage aimed at a generation that need their possessions to do more than look just pretty.
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An Interview With Steph Korey, Co-Founder of Away
We sat down with Steph Korey to talk about her luggage company’s innovative suitcases, how the idea came about, and life as a founder.
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