Two Badger Grads Start Small Wonder
- Mar. 27, 2024

Stephanie Gordon Farsht ’92 has cofounded and launched Small Wonder, a luxury hair care brand specializing in salon-formulated powder concentrates. Jon Dussel ’07 is the chief growth officer, and the two Badger grads are building this groundbreaking approach to hair care online and in salons.
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