Susan Koger, co-founder and chief creative officer of ModCloth, shares a lesson learned since launching the online retailer of women’s fashion in 2003: Your first attempts at something new are bound to be less sophisticated than later versions, which inevitably reflect advanced skills and taste. You may make mistakes, but at least you’re taking action, she adds.

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