Startups are often lauded for their lean business models, innovative ideas and positive work environments. In most cases, startups have their finger on the pulse of what’s happening in their industry — e.g., new trends, hot technologies. There’s a lot that traditional retail brands as well as online-only retailers can learn from those running startup businesses. Well, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is providing that opportunity.

At the Disrupters Dinner taking place on June 16 in New York City, a panel of women that founded retail startup businesses will share their secrets on a number of topics, from what inspired them to launch their companies to how their businesses differ from traditional retail brands to what they forecast as the next big thing in retail.

Joining WIRLC Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli, who will be moderating the panel discussion, are Soraya Darabi, co-founder of Zady, a shopping platform for the socially conscious consumer; Nikki Kaufman, CEO and founder of Normal, a company that makes earphones that are 3-D printed to custom fit users’ ears; Christina Mercando, founder and CEO, Ringly, a startup business which creates smart jewelry and accessories; Aubrie Pagano, founder and CEO, Bow & Drape, an online retailer that enables women to design their own fashion apparel; and Olga Vidisheva, founder and CEO of Shoptiques, a startup that brings local boutique shopping online in one convenient destination.

Register for the Women in Retail Disrupters Dinner today to hear the personal stories of these movers and shakers in the retail world. You’ll walk away with insights that can be applied to your business — and have a good time networking with your peers in the process!