From Salon Chair to Software: Dasha Manina’s Startup Story
On this episode of Minutes with Mike, I sit down with Dasha Manina, founder of Licensify and Beauty A-List, to talk about building smarter solutions in beauty tech and what it really takes to lead with purpose.
We cover:
How a gap in nail tech licensing sparked a startup
The evolution from consumer tool to brand-facing SaaS
The role of vulnerability, resilience, and blunt feedback in entrepreneurship
Why strong teams—and even stronger values—drive long-term success
If you’re building a business or just trying to make meaningful change, this episode’s worth a listen.
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