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Sindhya Valloppillil
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Freelance Contributing Writer, Freelance
New York
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Biography
I write about the startup ecosystem, venture capital, private equity, female founders, health tech, DTC, diversity in tech, health/beauty/consumer/retail tech, personalization, and health, beauty & wellness.
beauty tech, retail female founders, DTC diversity in venture capital funding, retail tech fundraising,startups consumer, diversity in tech
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By Sindhya Valloppillil| Forbes Verified Glossier has regressed from cult status to cautionary tale, and now its valuation has come back to Earth. At its peak, the millennial beauty brand had a valuation of nearly $2B with a cap table that included top-tier venture capital funds such as Sequoia, Thrive, Index, and Forerunner which poured $266M into the company. Now, it’s raising more capital at a depressed valuation “south of a billion dollars.” It’s a signal of broader changes in the beauty landscape.
By Sindhya Valloppillil| Forbes Verified While many celebrities and public figures such as Kim Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jessica Alba raised venture capital to launch their brands, Bozoma Saint John didn’t – instead, she flexed. She self-funded her Eve by Boz, a luxury wig, extensions, and hair care brand, with several million of her own hard-earned money. Indeed not everyone indeed has that kind of personal capital to launch a brand; however, even when they do have that kind of money, they don’t invest in themselves.
By Sindhya Valloppillil| Forbes Verified GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro are a revolution, not a trend. These weight loss drugs are one of the hottest markets in healthcare, and there’s been a dramatic surge in the number of Americans using them in February 2025. Many people incorporated these medications into their New Year’s resolutions to achieve weight loss goals. Reports suggest around 26% of Americans plan to use GLP-1 medications for weight loss. that 40 million people will be on GLP-1s by 2029, with 44% in the US.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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