The Intimates Brand that Sold for $320 MILLION and Completely Disrupted the Category, with Joanna Griffiths, Founder and President of Knix

“I came up with this concept to change the way that people thought about underwear.” Joanna Griffiths, founder and president of Knix, created a billion dollar category within the intimate apparel industry when she designed leak-proof period underwear.

Joanna's commitment to designing products for genuine bodies and real-life situations led to incredible success for a brand that champions diversity and inclusivity. Through comprehensive research and testing, she developed high-quality, comfortable period underwear tailored to authentic needs. Beyond product development, Joanna’s intuition guided pivotal business choices, including her fundraising approaches and her decision to part ways with retail partners who didn't align with Knix's core values.

Joanna’s story is both enlightening and raw. Unlike many polished tales of entrepreneurship, she honestly shares challenges she faced, dispelling the misconception that business success happens instantaneously.

Key Takeaways:

When you have to make a decision that's going to impact your business, good or bad, you have to trust your instinct. Believe in yourself and set your own parameters. It's your company and your rules, so set them. Find a tribe of female founders that are going through it, too.

Quotes:

“I look back and there were certain moments and I have distinct memories of moments where I should have said something back, like something so rude was said to me that I should have walked out and I didn't. And I wish I had, because when you just sit there and you eat it and you accept it, I know for sure that person has gone on to say bad things to multiple people, you know? Because they felt like it was totally appropriate.” (33:55 | Joanna)“I think you're nervous in the beginning to say no, because you're never sure if another opportunity is gonna come around. And one of the things that I've realized, like, you know, now being at this for a while and being a female founder for a while, is if we wanna see change, we all have to hold the power of no. And we have to reward the people who are good actors, and we have to say, fuck off to the ones that aren't.” (36:53 | Joanna) 

Connect with Joanna Griffiths:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannaknix/

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