Mimi Udezue leads Beauty & Essentials Lead for Target Accelerators, where she works with emerging and growth-stage brands to help them scale and prepare for retail. With more than eight years of merchant experience across beauty, wellness, and essentials, she has managed portfolios approaching $1 billion in annual sales. She has helped both national and indie brands accelerate by refining their strategy, strengthening their positioning, and making smart bets in the market. Over the past year, she has led founder programs and events giving more than 500 entrepreneurs access to retail education and guidance on how to grow in retail.