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    Andrea Huspeni

    Owner at ShopToken

    Andrea Huspeni is an entrepreneur and business owner with a diverse background in media, e-commerce, and the pet industry. Here's an overview of her career and current ventures:

    Career Path

    Andrea Huspeni's professional journey has been multifaceted:

    1. She started her career in the fashion industry, working in a Los Angeles showroom representing women's clothing lines to retailers.1

    2. Her first entrepreneurial venture was an e-commerce store for women's fashion, which she ran for about five years before closing due to economic challenges.1

    3. After working in the corporate world at Häagen-Dazs, she pursued a master's degree in journalism at NYU.1

    4. She then worked as an editor at Entrepreneur Magazine, covering startups and entrepreneurs.1

    Current Ventures

    This Dog's Life:

    Andrea is currently the founder and CEO of This Dog's Life, a lifestyle brand for dog owners.1 The company includes:

    • A curated marketplace featuring high-quality dog products
    • In-house wellness supplements for dogs
    • A resource for dog-related information

    She started This Dog's Life as a blog in 2016 while still working at Entrepreneur Magazine, and transitioned to running it full-time in 2018.1

    Bye Bye Dog Breath:

    Andrea is also listed as the Founder and CEO of Bye Bye Dog Breath, which appears to be related to her work in the pet industry.2

    ShopToken:

    While Andrea's current focus seems to be on her dog-related businesses, she was previously the owner of ShopToken.com:

    • ShopToken.com was an online-only fashion retailer.4
    • She ran this business from January 2004 to January 2010.3

    Skills and Approach

    Andrea's diverse background has shaped her approach to business:

    • She emphasizes learning from both successes and failures.1
    • Her experience in journalism and content creation informs her current work, as This Dog's Life started as a blog.1
    • She aims to "raise the bar for dog brands" through her current ventures.1

    Andrea Huspeni's career demonstrates a pattern of entrepreneurship, adaptability, and a focus on quality and innovation in her chosen industries.

    Highlights

    Jul 31 · prideandgroom.com
    An Interview with Andrea Huspeni of This Dog's Life - Pride+Groom
    Jun 5 · verilymag.com
    Women at Work: Raising the Bar for Dog Brands - Verily Magazine
    Dec 7 · startribune.com
    High style, low overhead - Star Tribune

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