




RESEARCH LISTS
The Leading 100 | 2023 Gated
Recognizing the high-impact technology start-ups transforming the direct-to-consumer business model.
The Foremost 50 | 2023
Break-out D2C brands redefining the future of fashion, beauty, & consumer.
The Direct 60 | 2022
Our power list of top executives building D2C muscle at incumbent brands.
The Leading 100 | 2019
The break-out technology start-ups driving innovation in brand & retail.
The Foremost 50 | 2022
High-growth D2C brands reinventing & redefining the future of fashion, retail, & consumer.
The Direct 60 | 2021
Our power list of top executives building D2C muscle at incumbent brands.
The Foremost 50 | 2021
High-growth D2C brands reinventing & redefining the future of fashion, retail, & consumer.
EVENTS
The Foremost 50 Forum
Exclusive event for CEOs & Founders of brands selected to The Foremost 50.
The Direct 60 Forum
Exclusive event gathering the leading executives selected to The Direct 60.
The Lead Innovation Summit
Where the fashion, retail, and consumer industry discovers what's next.
The Lead Assembly
Invitation-only event for CEOs & Founders of high-growth D2C brands.
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