How Anna Harman, the Co-Founder of Studs, Transformed the Piercing Experience



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Anna Harman, co-founder and CEO of Studs, has redefined the ear piercing experience, turning a routine procedure into a curated, fashion-forward experience. Before launching Studs, Harman’s career path was anything but conventional. She began as a mutual fund formation lawyer, a role that provided stability but lacked the creative spark she craved. But she sought out a change and transitioned to Bridgewater Associates, immersing herself in the world of finance, before joining Fitz, a start-up that fueled her entrepreneurial ambitions. During this time, Harman nurtured her ideas through a self-created “female shark tank” working group, where she collaborated with fellow businesswomen to refine her vision.