Lori Coulter
About Lori Coulter
Lori Coulter is the Co-Founder, CEO, and President of Summersalt, a company recognized for its innovative approach to women's apparel. With an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, she has a strong background in design, supply chain, and ecommerce, and is dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs.
Work at Summersalt
Lori Coulter serves as the Co-Founder, CEO, and President of Summersalt, a position she has held since 2017. Under her leadership, Summersalt has expanded its product line to include sleepwear, intimates, and activewear. The company utilizes data from 1.5 million measurements taken from 10,000 women’s body scans to inform its product offerings. Summersalt has gained recognition from prominent media outlets such as Vogue, Elle, CNN, and Forbes, highlighting its impact in the fashion industry.
Education and Expertise
Lori Coulter holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing from Baylor University. She possesses deep expertise in design, supply chain, and ecommerce, which has been instrumental in her career. Additionally, she has advised students in the entrepreneurship program at Washington University, sharing her knowledge and experience with the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Background
Before founding Summersalt, Lori Coulter launched one of the first mass customization startups that incorporated body scanning and made-to-order manufacturing. She also served as Adjunct Faculty in Fashion Design at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis from 2014 to 2015. This background in academia and entrepreneurship has shaped her approach to business and innovation.
Achievements
Lori Coulter was named one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Female Founders in 2020, recognizing her contributions to the entrepreneurial landscape. Under her guidance, Summersalt was also named one of the Top 100 Upstarts in the world by CNBC. These accolades reflect her commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs and advancing the fashion industry.