Lani Lazzari
Lani Lazzari | |
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| Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Known for | Founder of Simple Sugars |
Lani Lazzari is a U.S. businesswoman recognized for establishing the skincare brand Simple Sugars when she was just 11 years old.
Early life
Lazzari was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to parents Gina and Donald Lazzari. During her childhood, she dealt with eczema. She completed her education at The Ellis School and earned admission to George Washington University, though she ultimately chose not to enroll. In 2017, she was honored as a recipient of the Thiel Fellowship.
Career
Driven by frustration with the limited options available for eczema treatment, Lazzari created her own line of skincare products, launching Simple Sugars in 2005.
Her appearance on the reality television program Shark Tank came in 2013, where she sought funding for her company. During her presentation, Lori Greiner demonstrated the effectiveness of the product. Investor Mark Cuban proposed an investment of $100,000 in exchange for a 33% ownership share, which Lazzari agreed to. She returned to Shark Tank the following year to provide an update on her business progress. By 2018, Simple Sugars had achieved revenues exceeding $30 million.