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“I think a lot of people might've and probably did have the idea of renting clothes before me. I was the only one who was crazy enough to attempt it.” quote by Jennifer Hyman
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“I think a lot of people might've and probably did have the idea of renting clothes before me. I was the only one who was crazy enough to attempt it.”

Jennifer Hyman

About This Quote

Source Interview: Business Insider, “Rent the Runway Founder on Disrupting Fashion”, 2015

She claims she pioneered clothing rental, suggesting others had the idea but she was the first to act boldly.

In simple terms: She was the first to try renting clothes.

Key Takeaway

Be bold and act on ideas before others.

Themes

innovation entrepreneurship fashion risk-taking

Mood

confident determined

Type

inspirational business

When to use this quote

  • startup launch
  • fashion industry
  • consumer behavior
  • investment pitching

Key Concepts

disruption first-mover advantage market creation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers prevented others from acting earlier?
  • How did you overcome skepticism?
A Different Perspective

Being first doesn’t guarantee success; market may not be ready.

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