Christina Wallace is the co-founder and CEO of Quincy, a new approach to work apparel for ambitious young women. Trained first as a classical pianist and cellist at Interlochen Arts Academy, then as a mathematician and theater director at Emory University, Christina is not your typical fashion entrepreneur. Her background includes work as a choral conductor and theater director in the Southeast, and in arts management at the Metropolitan Opera. In 2008 she attended Harvard Business School. Seeking experience across industries, Christina interned and spent a year post-MBA with The Boston Consulting Group in Washington, DC. She continues her involvement in the arts by singing with the New York Choral Society, directing plays in New York, and writing essays that have been published in collections and syndicated online. Follow her on Twitter at @cmwalla.
So you’ve got a start-up idea, and now you need a co-founder to turn your dream into a reality. But picking a business partner is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make! So here’s what to consider when looking for a partner in crime, from two women who’ve made it work.
