Daniella Pierson
Daniella Pierson | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 4, 1995 |
| Citizenship | Colombian-American |
| Alma mater | Boston University |
| Title | Founder and CEO of The Newsette, Co-founder of Wondermind. |
Daniella Pierson (born August 4, 1995) is a Colombian-American entrepreneur.[1] She is the founder and CEO of The Newsette, a women's media company,[2] and co-founder of Wondermind, a mental fitness startup.[3][4] She is the world's youngest wealthiest self-made BIPOC woman.[5][1]
Early life and education
[edit]Pierson was born to Colombian immigrant parents Keith and Claudy Pierson and raised in Jacksonville, Florida.[6]Her twin sister, Alex Aster is a young adult author.[7][8] She attended Boston University, where she launched The Newsette as a sophomore in 2015.[9][10] Initially, the newsletter was distributed to eight subscribers, focusing on topics such as business, fashion, beauty, and technology.[11]
Career
[edit]The Newsette
[edit]Pierson founded The Newsette in 2015, which is a daily newsletter designed to bring the experience of a magazine to email inboxes. By 2022, it reached over 500,000 subscribers, primarily women aged 18 to 35. The company reported $40 million in revenue in 2021 and was valued at $200 million.[12][13]
Wondermind
[edit]In 2022, Pierson co-founded Wondermind alongside actress and singer Selena Gomez and producer Mandy Teefey.[14] The startup focuses on mental fitness. It was valued at $100 million shortly after its launch.[15][16][17]
Recognition
[edit]Pierson has been recognized as one of the wealthiest self-made women in the United States, with a net worth of $220 million as of 2022. She was featured on Forbes’ 2020 “30 Under 30” list in the media category.[1][18]She was also awarded Boston University's 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Dolan, Kerry A. "Meet The 27-Year-Old Latinx Entrepreneur Who Is Now Worth $220 Million". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ Hutcheson, Susannah. "How I became a 24-year old founder and CEO: Daniella Pierson of The Newsette". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ Fair, Vanity (2023-10-26). "The Mentor Who Changed Her Game". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ McGlauflin, Paige. "How this 27-year-old built a $200 million media company without VC funding". Fortune. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ "J.P. Morgan Wealth Management and Entrepreneur Daniella Pierson Will Host Event to Help Women Build Financial Freedom". www.jpmorganchase.com. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ "Daniella Pierson and Adriana Alejandre Want to (Finally) Talk About Mental Health". ELLE. 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ "How TikTok Changed The Course Of Alex Aster's Life". HuffPost. 2022-09-15. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ Mohrmann, Kent Justice, Jodi (2015-08-20). "Pierson twins have grown up on Jacksonville TV". WJXT. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Feifer, Jason (2024-03-13). "She Started A Company At 19. Now It's Valued At $200 Million". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ "CGS Alum Teams Up with Selena Gomez to Launch the Mental Health and Fitness Platform Wondermind | General Studies". www.bu.edu. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ MANRIQUE, MAR (2022-10-12). "The founder of The Newsette: How this 27-year-old woman earned $220 million by sending out a newsletter". EL PAÍS English. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ "Daniella Pierson Shares the 4 Essential Lessons That Helped Her Become a Multimillionaire". Inc.com. Archived from the original on 2024-09-18. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ "'The rules around ambition are changing': Gen Z women of color share how they turned their passions into purpose". Yahoo News. 2024-03-22. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ Brody, Liz (2021-11-18). "Why Selena Gomez Is Cofounding a Mental Health Media Company". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ Dolan, Kerry A. "New Mental Health Wellness Site Cofounded By Selena Gomez And Backed By Serena Williams' VC Firm Launches". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ Navlakha, Meera (2022-04-08). "Selena Gomez' Wondermind offers practical daily tips for your mental health". Mashable. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ Rella, Emily (2022-08-12). "Selena Gomez's Wondermind Reaches Milestone $100M Valuation". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ "30 Under 30 2020: Media". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ^ "Distinguished Alumni Awards | Alumni & Friends". www.bu.edu. Retrieved 2025-01-03.