Dara Fleischer

Dara Fleischer is an accomplished professional in business development and marketing, with extensive experience in the fashion and retail industries. Currently serving as a Business Development specialist at SXSW since July 2021, Dara also founded FashionJunkie.com in 2006, where responsibilities include content creation and trend analysis. Previous roles include leadership positions at Rue Gilt Groupe and Saks Fifth Avenue, driving strategic marketing initiatives and partnerships. Additional experience spans various influential companies such as IMAXShift, Material Wrld, and The RealReal, focusing on partnership marketing and editorial direction. Dara holds a degree in Journalism from Ryerson University, completed in 1995.