315 - Ambika Singh, Armoire: Building a Thriving Wardrobe Rental Business

Entreprenista

“​​I grew up sharing clothes and thought it was lovely and fun. And so rental to me is like that expression helped by the internet.” - Ambika Singh

Ambika always had exuberant ideas for what she wanted to do for work. It wasn’t until she decided to quit corporate America to go to business school that she was able to combine her passion for helping women with her need to start her own company.

Today, we sit down with Ambika Singh, Founder of Armoire, a subscription based clothing rental company. She shares all about her career path, her advice on fundraising, the challenges she’s faced growing a company like hers, and so much more.

This week's takeaways from Entreprenista:

• Ambika shares her childhood ambitions (2:54)
• Ambika talks about her career path and how it led to starting her business (6:18)
• Ambika gives advice for fundraising (22:05)
• Ambika explains how she handled difficult feedback from a potential male investor (27:48)
• Ambika tells us about the challenges she’s faced and how she overcame them (31:34)
• Ambika shares about her biggest surprise (34:46)
• How 2020 affected Ambika (40:59)
• What being an Entreprenista means to Ambika (48:15)

Connect with Ambika Singh:

• Armoire.style
• Armoire on Instagram
• Ambika on Instagram

Are you ready to make meaningful business connections that lead to real business results?

Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders at https://refer.entreprenista.com/joinus! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!

Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session.

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.

Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlay

Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.