554 Joan Barnes Founder & Former CEO of Gymboree
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we speak with Joan Barnes, the visionary Founder and Former CEO of Gymboree, a groundbreaking brand dedicated to fostering early childhood development through play-based learning. Joan's entrepreneurial journey began in 1976 with just one play center in California, which eventually expanded into a global phenomenon with 600 franchised play centers in 40 countries and 1000 company-owned retail stores worldwide. Through Joan's leadership, Gymboree became synonymous with innovation and excellence in early childhood education and retail, earning widespread…
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