Beekman 1802

The REAL Beekman Founders Story…. Twenty five years ago today (March 15, 2000) an advertising Junior Art Director was sitting at his computer in downtown Manhattan. At the same time, several miles away, a new Resident at NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia Hospital was connecting to the internet from his apartment in Washington Heights. Their dial-up paths crossed in a new-ish feature from AOL…something called a “chat room.” Being the only two people in the “room” they struck up a conversation. The doctor explained that he’d just moved to NYC from NC, and the Art Director talked about all the fun he’d discovered in the club scene since moving to Manhattan five years prior. They chatted for hours about their work, their different views on religion, their similar views on politics, their sadness about Matthew Shepard, and their dreams of world travel. The ad guy kept pestering the doctor to go out on a date with him. The doctor was a bit leery, having never gone on a date with a man before. And certainly not with a hard-partying, part-time drag queen. “Maybe later,” he kept demurring. So the ad guy became the world’s first internet stalker. “Do you walk to the hospital for work?” he casually dropped into the chat. “Which street do you take?” “How many blocks is it?” “What is your work schedule?” Eventually the ad guy covertly pinpointed exactly where the doctor must live. And as the doctor started to explain that he had to log off now to get some sleep, the ad guy left him with one final chat post: “Have a good night, Doctor. Oh, by the way, I’m going to be at the 168th St subway stop by your apartment tomorrow night at 8pm. And you’re either going to be there or you’re not.” He was. They went for Chinese food. And they’ve had Chinese food every March 15th for the next 25 years. We didn’t start a company together until 8 years later. But whenever anyone asks us what the most important lesson we’ve learned about entrepreneurship, or a successful relationship, or life in general, we say pretty much the same thing: Just show up.

The most important part of thought leadership is that when you have wisdom, you share it. We love that our in-house "thought leadership", Beekman 1802 CEO Jill Scalamandre, had the chance to conduct an interview with SEPHORA CEO Artemis Patrick in front of an audience of hundreds at the recent CEW forum.

Thank you WWD for featuring the Beekman 1802 Micellar Milk Froth Cleansing Gel & Makeup in the special print issue of WWD Beauty Inc!

“For any skincare to perform effectively, you have to consider the microbiome. The microbiome is skin’s first defense mechanism, and if it is disrupted, then your skincare will not be able to do its job.” Jill Scalamandre Jill Scalamandre, CEO of Beekman 1802, participated in a panel discussion alongside Dr. Elsa Jungman, Ph.D., founder of HelloBiome and Tara Tomimoto CEO of Tiny Army, to explore the role of the microbiome in shaping the future of skincare. Hosted by Odile Roujol, Fab Co-Creation Studio Ventures and Luc-Henry Rousselle, Managing Director of DC Advisory. Click the article below to learn more:

“I always keep a face mist within reach, and I’m shocked at how much I’ve been loving the bi-phase formula from Beekman 1802. Milk Shake Hyaluronic Acid & Squalane Facial Toner Mist leaves a really pretty glow on skin and is such an ultra-fine spray—it’s like a heavenly veil. — Arden Fanning Andrews, beauty editor at large” Thank you for the Milk shake love Vogue!

“Founded in 2008 by partners Dr. Brent Ridge, MD and josh kilmer-purcell, Beekman 1802 started as an unexpected pivot when the couple relocated to Sharon Springs, New York, after purchasing a historic farm. Initially a small goat farm, their entrepreneurial instincts turned it into one of the most successful beauty brands centered around the power of goat milk. Beekman 1802’s signature products, from skincare to bodycare, emphasize probiotic-rich formulations designed to nurture the skin’s microbiome.” Thank you for the feature BeautyMatter!

Everywhere we look these days, we are bombarded with information. But information is not the same as wisdom. If you are looking for ways to inspire your colleagues and employees to think differently, let Dr. Brent and Josh help. As you might know, their new book, G.O.A.T. Wisdom: How to Build a Truly Great Business--From the Founders of Beekman 1802, publishes this summer with Harvard Business Review Press. The book showcases the twelve “greatest of all time” principles that have made the most significant difference in the growth of Beekman 1802, and it explains how other organizations can harness this wisdom to build and lead companies that are truly great. Harvard Business Review Press will be thrilled to see the book out in the world, having an impact on the way companies operate, and would love to help the teams at your company benefit and learn from the lessons it offers. Until the calendar fills up, they are offering a complimentary live webinar for your company or organization with the purchase of 100 copies. These copies would be offered at a significant discount and can be customized with your branding and message, if you prefer. We hope to work with you soon. If the webinar is of interest, please contact: [email protected]

Beekman 1802 co-founder, Dr. Brent Ridge, was quoted in WWD about our new expansion into microbiome-friendly body fragrances for sensitive skin: "This expansion aims to build on the success of Beekman's MilkShake facial toning mist which is our most popular product across all age groups while capitalizing on the industry's body mist boom in a way that promotes skin health and wellness while still incorporating the sensorial and fun elements that make fragrance such and exciting category." Thank you WWD and Noor Lobad for the feature! Click the link below for the full article: https://lnkd.in/euixeUHy

Thank you Duel Tech for featuring the Kindness Krew in this case study of best in class example of building an ambassador program.