Founders' Stories: From Founder to Successful Business Leader
Wed, Oct 29
|Virtual Program
Tosha Hays, a well-known innovator shares her story. From co-creating a SPANX patented product to mentoring founders to scale to unicorn status, her experience spans industries, successes and lessons learned.
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Oct 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Virtual Program
About the event
Tosha Hays is an accomplished inventor, entrepreneur, and fashion executive with a wealth of experience in the textiles and fashion industry. A graduate of the University of Georgia, she earned her degree in Textiles and Fashion Merchandising before furthering her studies in Fashion Design at Parsons School of Design and Seattle Central College.
Tosha began her career as an intern for Bella Freud, the granddaughter of Sigmund Freud, gaining invaluable insights into high-end fashion. She then honed her skills as a merchandiser for Tommy Hilfiger before founding Tosha Hays Children’s Collection, which gained recognition by selling in prestigious retailers domestically and internationally such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Takashimaya.
Tosha’s experience at SPANX, Inc. as Head of Product Development & Design from 2006 to 2014 was a defining chapter in her career. She played a crucial role in driving a 200% growth during her tenure, expanding the brand globally. Under…
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