Karen Behnke, the founder of organic, clean beauty brand Juice Beauty, has received the Goldman Sachs award as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs. She will be honored at Goldman Sachs’ Builders + Innovators Summit in Santa Barbara, California.
 
Goldman Sachs selected Behnke as one of 100 entrepreneurs from multiple worldwide industries to be honored at the three-day event. Founded in 2005, Juice Beauty has been touted the “OG” of clean beauty by Elle, Cosmopolitan and Forbes. With her vision and unwavering commitment to research and innovation, Behnke has been the leader in the clean beauty movement for more than 14 years for offering clinically validated skincare and vibrant plant-based makeup formulated with authentically organic ingredients. In 2018, Behnke took her vision of “Farm to Beauty” even further by purchasing a 20-acre farm located in the heart of the Sonoma Wine Country in Healdsburg, California and the farm will further bring to life Juice Beauty’s mission and values, and will grow their antioxidant-rich ingredients including organic grape and organic olive.
 
“As a lifelong serial wellness entrepreneur, this honor not only recognizes me, but our retailer partners, our amazing products and our dedicated employees,” said Behnke. “I started when women in business weren’t widely accepted and I am proud that I’ve broken barriers not only for women, but in industries that I’ve helped pioneer – from corporate wellness in the early 1980’s to now organic beauty! I set out to radically transform the beauty industry and it is such an honor to be recognized by such a reputable company as Goldman Sachs.”
 
“True innovation is built from a diversity of perspectives and experiences,” said David M. Solomon, chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs. “Our Builders + Innovators Summit brings together a collective of impressive future leaders who are striving to drive meaningful change. For 150 years, Goldman Sachs has supported entrepreneurs as they launch and grow their businesses. That’s why we are pleased to recognize Karen Behnke as one of the most intriguing entrepreneurs of 2019.”
 
Read more about Behnke and Juice Beauty in Beauty Packaging’s feature story on Made in USA products and packaging.