Articles about Rent the Runway

Tyler Holmes

Updated on April 24, 2024

Through the fashion company’s recently launched Emerging Leaders Program, employees are poised to grow faster than ever, thanks to intentional hands-on training.

Through its new open-source software ‘Woke,’ the company aims to bring more inclusivity to tech.

The world of e-commerce is always changing. Not too long ago, Jeff Bezos was selling books out of a garage and Beanie Babies were hot items on eBay.

Today, technology and fashion are continuously overlapping, as prêt-à-porter pieces are available in abundance online and the traditional brick-and-mortar shops that populate SoHo have moved into the e-commerce age. Here’s a roundup of a few of the top fashion startups in NYC that are taking the city by storm, and will be sure to compliment your favorite wearable.

Lucas Dean

Updated on March 23, 2023

Employee resource groups are helping team members unify around shared experiences and collaborate on collective goals.

Tyler Holmes

Updated on March 10, 2023

Through the fashion company’s recently launched Emerging Leaders Program, employees are poised to grow faster than ever, thanks to intentional hands-on training.

From fast-growing startups to established firms with hefty benefits, here’s a rundown of NYC’s most noteworthy people-first organizations to watch in the season ahead.

Brigid Hogan

Updated on July 14, 2022

Candidates who bring new perspectives to a team can expand the possibilities for a great existing culture.

Rent the Runway’s new Brooklyn space is a magnet for employees, spurring creativity and innovation where they will convene two days a week.

Tyler Holmes

Updated on September 30, 2021

Q4 is no time for slowing down. See how these four companies are contributing to NYC's thriving tech scene.

These NYC tech companies are leaving a mark on their respective fields.

Built In NYC rounded up eight companies across the city that are actively hiring. From Saggezza to Aquant, Ribbon and more, we caught up with company leaders to gain insight into their culture, opportunities for growth and interesting projects they’ve recently worked on.

Female-founded Rent the Runway provides customers with a dynamic living closet that they can rent and return as needed, connecting millions of women across the U.S. with fashion options from more than 450 top designers. And there’s a lot of tech behind it. We spoke to Rent the Runway’s tech leadership to learn more about how smart software decisions have made easy fashion rentals a reality for millions of customers.

We caught up with three local companies that, despite experiencing major growth, have managed to stay true to their roots.

See who had a fruitful August.

When Rent the Runway raised a $60 million Series E round back in 2016, many speculated the company would eventually go public, and rumors are circulating once again.

Here are the eight local startups that made CNBC's Disruptor 50 list.

At these startups, interns get hands-on experience and play a vital role in the growth of the company.

A handful of Silicon Alley influencers were actually born-and-bred here, and chose to remain in their hometown in order to make a home for their business.

With Thanksgiving only a few days away, the holiday shopping season will quickly kick off in its wake. Following Thursday’s turkey and football comes Black Friday, accompanied by long lines and hectic storefronts. If you’re looking to forego the annual chaotic scene, these NY-based e-commerce companies can help you find Black Friday deals without stepping out the door.