Founder of FEND helmet, Sujene Kong!

There wasn’t a compact, stylish helmet out there so founder, Sujene helped invent it! The Fend helmet easily collapses (50% smaller!) so you can effortlessly toss it into your bag. It’s so genius we had to sell it on our site – so that’s just what we did. Yup, you can shop her ONE HELMET invention at the fileist.

Before designing and patenting a product, Sujene spent over a decade working for the biggest luxury fashion brands in the world. If there is anyone we would want to learn from it’s her!

“One of the biggest lessons for me early on was to cultivate and maintain relationships. This has helped me tremendously throughout my career.”

Question:

Lindsay Albanese: What is one interesting thing that people may not know about your career?

Sujene Kong: Prior to FEND, I spent the first 17 years of my career working as a buyer for luxury fashion companies.

Question:

Lindsay Albanese: During your professional journey, what is one mistake you made that you learned the most from?

Sujene Kong: One of the biggest lessons for me early on was to cultivate and maintain relationships. This has helped me tremendously throughout my career.

Question:

Lindsay Albanese: What are you most proud of at this moment?

Sujene Kong: I am most proud of FEND and where we are today. We have impacted so many people’s lives and also continue to support our mission to preserve our environment.

Question:

Lindsay Albanese: One thing you wish people would stop doing in business?

Sujene Kong: I don’t necessarily have feedback on what I wish businesses would stop doing, however, I always love to see businesses supporting other businesses (especially being a small business).

Question:

Lindsay Albanese: Your go-to beverage after a long week (specifics please!)

Sujene Kong: A nice glass of red wine always does the trick!