Co-Chief Executive
Revolve Group
Despite having no experience in fashion, Mente and Mike Karanikolas founded the Cerritos-based online retailer Revolve Group Inc. in 2003. But the duo did have a background in digital media, and they use data and social media influencers to promote Revolve’s brands. The company purchased Alliance Apparel in 2015 and began using that company’s manufacturing business to launch Revolve ’s own brands, including Lovers + Friends, Tularosa, NBD, Grlfrnd Denim and Majorelle. Mente studied business administration at USC but dropped out in 2000 and joined software firm Next Strat as an analyst, where he met Karanikolas. In February, Mente filed a lawsuit against two men for allegations they conned him out of $5.4 million over the purchase of a Mercedes.
YEARS ON LA500: 7
