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Jennie Yoon

Founder & CEOKinn

Los Angeles Area

Member Since November 2019

About

Kinn (kinnstudio.com) designs modern heirloom fine jewelry, made to last a lifetime. Modern, yet timeless, every piece is hand-crafted from solid gold — never filled or plated, nor vermeil. Jennie Yoon created this company with the intention to replace her family heirlooms that were lost in a robbery. Kinn is a collection of solid gold jewelry to embody your many moments lived — then, now, always. Prior to Kinn, Jennie was the Founding employee to a tech accessories brand, Casetify (casetify.com) as the Chief Business Officer growing it into a multi-million dollar business through omni-channels. Jennie is also a new mom to her baby girl, Kaia who is 4 months old.

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Got Business Growing Pains? Here’s How To Solve Them

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Outgrowing office space, job responsibilities or technology, to name a few, can take you by surprise as your business expands.

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Motivating and guiding a team of employees toward innovation can be difficult even for the most seasoned leaders. You want to instill confidence in your employees, but giving up control and allowing them to embrace their creativity can be difficult. To that end, 10 Young Entrepreneur Council members shared things employers should avoid doing if they want to encourage their employees to innovate. Here are some common behaviors and mistakes they believe hinder innovation, and why these actions can be harmful and counterproductive in the workplace.

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The months immediately leading up to, and following, a brand launch are crucial in the life of your business and critical to its success.

How Do You Know When It's Time For A Career Change?

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How do you know when the time is right for a career change? While there’s no simple answer to that question, there are guideposts to look for along your decision-making process. If you’ve thought about jumping ship, here are some practical things to consider as you ponder making a leap.

Five Ways Motherhood Makes You A Better Entrepreneur

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Motherhood has prepared you for exactly this moment. 

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It’s easy to have an “always-on” mentality when you’re an entrepreneur. You own a business that depends on you to survive, so you never really get a day off – right? This attitude can be detrimental both to your business and to you as the owner. While you might feel uncomfortable or guilty taking time off, it’s essential to give yourself time to rest so you can come back strong and rejuvenated. Otherwise, you're likely to end up burning out and being a less effective leader. We spoke with members of Young Entrepreneur Council about their experiences with stepping away from their businesses for vacation. Here are some strategies they shared for feeling confident leaving your company in others’ capable hands while you’re taking much-needed time off.

Company details

Kinn

Company bio

Kinn designs modern heirlooms, made to last a lifetime. Modern, yet timeless, every piece is hand-crafted from solid gold — never filled or plated, nor vermeil. “Our signature pieces are designed to stand the test of time. After a lifetime of wear, you’ll be able to pass your Kinn jewelry on as an heirloom.” — Jennie Yoon, founder Kinn forgoes the steep markups typical of most jewelry companies, with one simple goal in mind: to develop and manufacture fine jewelry at an attainable price. We uphold rigorous quality standards at every step of the manufacturing process, ensuring each piece of jewelry is true to Kinn’s ethos. Above all else, Kinn is dedicated to creating jewelry that embodies our customers’ many moments lived — then, now, always.

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