Nils Johnson

Nils Johnson is the co-founder of Good Molecules. Mr. Johnson also co-founded and serves as CEO, principal merchant, president and board member of Beautylish. He began his career at Bergdorf Goodman, selling merchandise for Calvin Klein. From the fashion world, he moved to Deutsche Bank’s finance department. From there he founded the international telecommunications company Gorilla Mobile.

About

Seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in beauty, technology, and venture capital. Co-founder of multiple successful ventures including Beautylish and Good Molecules. Demonstrated track record of scaling businesses, building strategic partnerships, and identifying high-potential investment opportunities.

Professional Experience

CEO & Chief Merchant

Beautylish | Oct 2010 – Present

http://www.beautylish.com/ 

• Co-founded and scaled Beautylish into a leading beauty e-commerce platform
• Spearheaded strategic partnerships with premium beauty brands
• Led company vision, growth strategy, and operational excellence
• Built and mentored high-performing teams across merchandising, technology, and operations
• Drove substantial revenue growth through innovative retail strategies and customer experience initiatives

Co-Founder

Good Molecules

http://www.goodmolecules.com/ 

• Co-founded innovative skincare brand focused on effective, accessible products
• Oversaw product development, brand strategy, and market positioning
• Successfully launched and scaled the brand in a competitive beauty market

Founder

Gorilla Mobile

https://www.gorillaesim.com/ 

• Founded an international telecommunications company
• Led business development and strategic initiatives
• Successfully navigated complex international markets and regulations

Investment Banking

Deutsche Bank

https://www.deutschewealth.com/ 

• Executed financial transactions and strategic advisory services
• Developed expertise in corporate finance and market analysis

Retail Management

Bergdorf Goodman

https://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/ 

• Managed luxury retail operations for Calvin Klein division
• Developed a deep understanding of premium retail market and customer experience

Nils Johnson Investments 

1. Crowdbooster
   • Deal Date: March 15, 2018
   • Type: Seed Round
   • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
   • Status: Out of Business
2. Thread (Clothing)
   • Deal Date: August 23, 2015
   • Industry: Clothing
   • Status: Bankruptcy: Admin/Reorg
3. Color
   • Deal Date: May 15, 2015
   • Industry: Diagnostic Equipment
   • Status: Generating Revenue
4. mParticle Analytics
   • Deal Date: October 15, 2014
   • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
   • Status: Generating Revenue
5. Fond
   • Deal Date: January 21, 2014
   • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
   • Status: Generating Revenue
6. Comprehend
   • Deal Date: July 10, 2013
   • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
   • Status: Generating Revenue
7. Optimizely
   • Deal Date: April 10, 2013
   • Industry: Software Development Applications
   • Status: Acquired
   • Current Status: Generating Revenue
8. Perceptual Networks
   • Deal Date: September 18, 2012
   • Industry: Social/Platform Software
   • Status: Out of Business
9. Hipset
   • Deal Date: August 21, 2012
   • Type: Early Stage VC
   • Industry: Social/Platform Software
   • Status: Out of Business
10. Cantina
    • Deal Date: June 11, 2012
    • Type: Early Stage VC
    • Industry: Social/Platform Software
    • Status: Generating Revenue

Skills

• Strategic Partnerships
• Venture Capital
• Business Development
• E-commerce
• Retail Strategy
• Team Leadership
• Product Development
• Strategic Planning
• Brand Building
• Merchandising

Contact Information

• Corporate Office
• San Francisco, CA
• United States

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– Professional Followers: 773