Jennifer Hyman is an American businesswoman who is the co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Rent the Runway, a company focused on the renting of high-end clothing and accessories.
Early life and education
Jennifer Hyman grew up in New Rochelle, New York, and attended New Rochelle High School. She received her BA in social sciences from Harvard University in 2002.[1]
Hyman later attended Harvard Business School, where she met co-founder of Rent the Runway Jennifer Fleiss, and graduated with an MBA in 2009.[2]
Career
In November 2008, Hyman first had the idea for Rent the Runway after witnessing her sister agonize over and drop thousands of dollars on a dress for a wedding, only to wear it once.