She is currently president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and she is on the board of Vital Voices, where she mentors young female entrepreneurs. Von Fürstenberg is an entrepreneur who understands the ups and downs of the business, pivoting and rebranding. Here are five pieces of advice for startup founders:  1. On Being a Founder 2. On Taking a Step Back to Refocus your Business 3. On Living a Balanced Life

  4. On Scaling Your Business 5. On Never Giving up “Passion and persistence are what matter. Dreams are achievable and you can make your fantasy come true, but there are no shortcuts. Nothing happens without hard work. ”      

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