The turning point for Lululemon came when we opened a new store and my wife, who was essentially running the company, helped us achieve rapid growth.

I knew Lululemon was going to take off when I saw women confidently wearing our tights in public, which validated our product's success.

Having gone through significant personal and professional challenges, I now see my role as a coach to help the next generation of founders build impactful products.

The culture at Lululemon was built on setting goals based on the present rather than the future, which kept our team motivated and aligned.

I was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at 32, but I didn't let it stop me; instead, I found yoga at 43, which became the inspiration for Lululemon.

By the time I co-founded my next venture, I was a more self-aware leader, owning both my weaknesses and strengths, which improved my companies and my happiness.

The fundamentals of business and leadership skills are transferable; I relied on my strengths from Unilever while maintaining humility to understand Chanel's unique culture before implementing changes.

I took time to reflect on my experiences and insights, which led me to develop a personalized dinner subscription service that ultimately succeeded.

I learned the importance of networking and building relationships, which helped me transition from selling carpets to investing in startups.