<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-pryde/">Meg Pryde</a> is the founder of <a href="https://getbrandefy.com/">Brandefy</a>, a beauty product discovery platform using data &amp; insights to launch our own line of affordable quality skincare. She started Brandefy to bring manufacturer products directly to the consumer, after spending 4 years working for a consumer packaging company. Meg is a 2012 University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce graduate, and a 2018 UVA Darden School of Business graduate. 
***Brandefy is kindly sponsoring this episode of Learning Out Loud. Make sure to check out their <a href="https://brandefyskin.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">website</a>!***
 
We spoke with Meg about:
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 <li>The importance of mentorship and regular contact
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 <li>Networking
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 <li>Finding happiness in moments on your way to success
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 <li>The RICE method of prioritization
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 <li>The effectuation method of entrepreneurship
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 <li>Defining the problems you need to solve
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 <li>Much more
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#29 - Merritt Lane - CEO of Canal Barge Company on Data Analytics, Wall Street Insights, and Attracting Top Talent

Learning out Loud publicizes interesting conversations between 3 UVA undergraduates and experts across entrepreneurship, self development, and other fields. Our focus is on uncovering the varying definitions of success and generating actionable next steps to get there through life skills not covered in the classroom. Hosted by Justin Guerra, Marlee Reiter, and Chapin Zerner.

Edited by Ray Zerner.