Entrepreneur
Sophia Amoruso
Sophia Amoruso is an American businesswoman, famous for founding Nasty Gal and writing the book #GirlBoss.
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Sophia Amoruso is an American entrepreneur and author. She is best known for establishing the fashion retailer Nasty Gal, which made her a self-made millionaire at age 28. She has since released a New York Times best-selling autobiography and created the media platform #Girlboss.
Sophia Amoruso Timeline
1984
Sophia Amoruso is Born
On April 20, 1984, Sophia Amoruso was born in San Diego, California.
2006
Launches Nasty Gal
Amoruso started an eBay store called Nasty Gal Vintage, selling vintage clothes.
2008
Nasty Gal Website Launches
Amoruso took her business off eBay and launched the standalone website, Nasty Gal.
2014
Publishes '#GIRLBOSS'
Amoruso published her autobiography '#GIRLBOSS', which later inspired a Netflix series.
2016
Nasty Gal Files for Bankruptcy
Struggling with debt, Nasty Gal filed for bankruptcy.
2017
Launches Girlboss Media
Post Nasty Gal, Amoruso launched Girlboss Media, a platform for women to network and grow their businesses.
2020
Girlboss Ceases Operations
Due to financial strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Girlboss Media ceases operations.
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Sophia Amoruso is an American entrepreneur who was born on April 20, 1984 and is currently 39 years old. She is best known for her success in founding Nasty Gal, one of the largest online fashion retailers, as well as becoming the author of the #GIRLBOSS book.