8B April 2020 | People Newspapers | 20 Under 40
Dr. Lyndsey Harper
Rosy Education: University of Arkansas
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As an obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Lyndsey Harper encountered plenty of women facing struggles in the bedroom. To help them more easily find answers to their sexual health questions, she made the leap from medicine to entrepreneurship. The Preston Hollow resident worked in private practice for seven years and, in 2018, founded Rosy, an app-based platform that provides resources for women struggling with low libido and sexual dysfunction. “(Patients) were looking to me for solutions, and I didn’t have the training on how to adequately address the issue,” Harper said. “When I began searching
for answers, I soon realized the resources for my patients and for physicians were sparse. So, I decided I would do something about it and come up with a modern solution for the millions of women who are facing these challenges in silence.” Users sign up using the app, are prompted to take a quiz to assess their sexual wellness, and are presented with educational videos about causes of decreased sex drive, and ways to increase their desire. Harper said the change from working as a physician to starting a technology-based company had its share of challenges. “I went to school for 12 years to become a doctor, and with a startup, you are quite literally taking it day by day. I have learned to break away from moments of self-doubt and keep my focus on the bigger picture,” Harper said. She hopes to grow Rosy into a global platform that provides access to sexual health resources. “In 10 years, I see a world where women can talk about and prioritize their sexual health without shame or embarassment,” Harper said.
Q: Where is the best place in the Park Cities or Preston Hollow for a power lunch – what do you order? A: I would say that the best place for a power lunch is Flower Child. The atmosphere itself just makes me happy. It’s full of positive energy and bright colors, and they have a simple menu of healthy options. I usually order the Flying Turkey wrap, and my kids love the grilled chicken and mashed potatoes.
Cindy Revol
Perot Jain Education: Columbia University University of Texas
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Cindy Revol is using her love for science sparked at Highland Park High School as a principal at Perot Jain, an early-stage tech venture capital investment firm. “That means I get to spend my days meeting with incredibly smart and talented entrepreneurs learning about the coolest new technologies and incredible ways these individuals are applying these technologies to solve business problems,” Revol said. Before starting at Perot Jain, she worked as a product manager/data scientist at Flatiron Health, a tech startup based in New York. Before that, she worked in healthcare consulting at Analysis Group, public
market investing at Taconic Capital Advisors, and investment banking at Goldman Sachs. “When I moved to New York after college and met my now-husband while I was working there, I assumed I wouldn’t be coming back. But fortunately, the stars aligned, and we are now residents of Highland Park,” Cindy said. “I am still close with many of the same friends I had in high school, and many of us are back in the Park Cities raising our children. It is fun to go to Scots games on Friday nights to support our team and re-live some fond memories.” She’s a member of the committee that launched the first-annual Venture Dallas conference, Gen Next Dallas, and the La Fiesta Guild of the Park Cities.
Q: Where do you see yourself and/or your career 10 years from now? A: I definitely see myself still in Highland Park. I’m not going anywhere. As for my career, this is hard for me because I’ve always had a five-or-10 year plan, and this is the first time in my life where I don’t have an idea what might be next. My career has provided such rich opportunities to grow and learn, and I’ve discovered that at this point in my life, it’s impossible to truly plan because a lot of my success has been about opportunity and timing. But if I have to make a plan, I would love to still be working with my team at Perot Jain. I hope to become a partner and help build out what the next iteration of this family office will be. I am excited for the unknown and what amazing paths I might go down as I help continue to build our young company. as a tenant rep broker. He found a certain comfort level with risk was helpful in both racing and real estate. “I was young and had a good pipeline of deals and thought, ‘Will there be a better opportunity than now to go out and take a risk on my own company?’ And for me, the biggest risk is not taking a risk,” he said. Ames hopes to continue to push boundaries in real estate. “In 10 years, we’re going to be building buildings that change skylines. If you’re going to have ambitions, they might as well be big ones,” he said.
Austin Ames Gulf Corporation Education: University of Mississippi
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You could say Austin Ames lives life in the fast lane. Ames started Gulf Corporation, a full-service real estate development and investment company, at 28, but his first job was in the auto racing world with NASCAR. “I don’t think there’s any business as tough as the racing business. There’s only one thing that matters – winning. And I love that,” he said. After a stint in the racing world in North Carolina, Ames returned to his native Dallas and began his real estate career
Q: What, to date, has been your most impressive or rewarding accomplishment in both your professional and personal life? A: For me, it’s continuing to survive and thrive. I started Gulf Corporation with $2,700 to my name, and in just under five years, we turned that into a portfolio of over $140 million in properties. I’m proudest that we did it the hard way, the honest way. No one can say we cut any corners. As a private company, we never borrowed a dime or left anyone in the lurch. That’s a big deal for me. Q: Tell us about your involvement in the Park Cities and/or Preston Hollow communities? A: Growing up in Highland Park, my family always has and continues to donate and volunteer with Brother Bill’s Helping Hand. Brother Bill’s provides food, healthcare and education programming to those in need in West Dallas.