Ilana M. Stern
Director/Board Member at David's Bridal, Inc.
Profile
Ilana Stern is a Partner at Peterson Ventures.
Stern is an active angel investor and board member, a lecturer in entrepreneurship at Stanford GSB and the Founder and former-CEO of Weddington Way, a direct to consumer brand, which was acquired by Gap Inc. in December 2016.
After selling Weddington Way to Gap Inc., Stern joined the executive team at Gap Inc. and was a leader in customer experience and innovation for the company.
She began her career in NYC as a buyer for Bloomingdale’s.
Identified as an “Accelerator” by WSJ, “40 under 40” by SF Business Times, Stern approaches brand building with unwavering focus and industry-changing boldness.
Stern has an MBA from Stanford GSB and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania.
Ilana M. Stern active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
David's Bridal, Inc.
 David's Bridal, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade David's Bridal, Inc. provides clothes for women. The firm offers wedding gowns, head-to-toe dressing and gown preservation services for entire bridal party. It sells veils and bridal accessories as well as apparel for other formal occasions. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Conshohocken, PA. | Director/Board Member | 07/03/2019 |
Peterson Ventures Partners LLC
 Peterson Ventures Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Peterson Ventures Partners LLC (Peterson Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Peterson Partners, Inc founded in 2008 by Joel C. Peterson. The firm is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. | Private Equity Investor | 31/07/2019 |
Venice Brands Acquisition Corp. I
 Venice Brands Acquisition Corp. I Financial ConglomeratesFinance Venice Brands Acquisition Corp. I operates as a blank check company. It is formed to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on February 25, 2021 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Via Customers, Inc.
 Via Customers, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Via Customers, Inc. develops software applications for customer relationship management. The company by Tejas Konduru and Gregory J. Woodfield and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2019 |
Tava Health Inc.
 Tava Health Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Tava Health, Inc. engages in the provision of mental health services. The company was founded by Dallen Allred in 2019 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Director/Board Member | 28/02/2021 |
SoraFinance, Inc.
 SoraFinance, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance SoraFinance, Inc. provides loan services. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was founded by Rohit Agarwal, Siddhartha Oza. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Ilana M. Stern
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Weddington Way, Inc.
 Weddington Way, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Weddington Way, Inc. operates an online boutique for bridesmaid dresses. It is an online boutique that offers the modern bride selection of top brands in wedding party style. The firm's fabrics include frost dupioni, gauze, lux chiffon, matte jersey, organza, organdy, peau de soie, crinkle chiffon, satin back taffeta, shantung, georgette, faille and tulle. The company was founded by Ilana M. Stern in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2017 |
Training of Ilana M. Stern
| University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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David's Bridal, Inc.
David's Bridal, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade David's Bridal, Inc. provides clothes for women. The firm offers wedding gowns, head-to-toe dressing and gown preservation services for entire bridal party. It sells veils and bridal accessories as well as apparel for other formal occasions. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Conshohocken, PA. | Retail Trade |
Peterson Ventures Partners LLC
Peterson Ventures Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Peterson Ventures Partners LLC (Peterson Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Peterson Partners, Inc founded in 2008 by Joel C. Peterson. The firm is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. | Finance |
Weddington Way, Inc.
Weddington Way, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Weddington Way, Inc. operates an online boutique for bridesmaid dresses. It is an online boutique that offers the modern bride selection of top brands in wedding party style. The firm's fabrics include frost dupioni, gauze, lux chiffon, matte jersey, organza, organdy, peau de soie, crinkle chiffon, satin back taffeta, shantung, georgette, faille and tulle. The company was founded by Ilana M. Stern in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Via Customers, Inc.
Via Customers, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Via Customers, Inc. develops software applications for customer relationship management. The company by Tejas Konduru and Gregory J. Woodfield and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Technology Services |
Tava Health Inc.
Tava Health Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Tava Health, Inc. engages in the provision of mental health services. The company was founded by Dallen Allred in 2019 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Technology Services |
Venice Brands Acquisition Corp. I
Venice Brands Acquisition Corp. I Financial ConglomeratesFinance Venice Brands Acquisition Corp. I operates as a blank check company. It is formed to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on February 25, 2021 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Finance |
SoraFinance, Inc.
SoraFinance, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance SoraFinance, Inc. provides loan services. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was founded by Rohit Agarwal, Siddhartha Oza. | Finance |
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