# Iva Yovchev Teixeira

> Iva Yovchev Teixeira is the San Diego-based co-founder and CEO of Good Face Project. Trained in mathematics, industrial engineering and business, she worked at Bain & Company and in startup operations before co-founding Good Face with Lena Skliarova-Mordvinova in 2018. The business develops software for cosmetic formulation, ingredient intelligence and regulatory workflows.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Good Face Project
- **Organizations:** Good Face Project, Bain & Company, par8o, Nestead
- **Education:** BS in Mathematics and Business Administration, Marian University, MS in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, University of Michigan, MBA, Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** Co-founded and leads Good Face Project., Led the business through its 2022 $5.65 million seed financing., Presented research on machine learning-based stability prediction at IFSCC 2026.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Moved from Bulgaria to the United States at 19; financed her education.
- **—** — Worked at Bain & Company and later served as SVP of Operations at par8o; also founded Nestead.
- **2018** — Co-founded Good Face Project with Lena Skliarova-Mordvinova.
- **2020** — Good Face joined the Target Tech Accelerator.
- **2021** — Good Face Formulator launched.
- **2022** — Good Face announced a $5.65 million seed round led by VMG Catalyst.
- **2024** — Good Face added regulatory services.
- **2026** — Participated in industry discussions and research on cosmetics and AI.

## Achievements

- Co-founded and leads Good Face Project.
- Led the business through its 2022 $5.65 million seed financing.
- Presented research on machine learning-based stability prediction at IFSCC 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 5 conference coverage featured her IFSCC 2026 research presentation, Feasibility Framework for Machine Learning-Based Stability Prediction in Cosmetic Formulations.
- **2026-03** — Joined the Clean Beauty 2030 panel at MakeUp in LosAngeles with Victor Casale and Leïla Rochet.
- **2024-08** — Good Face announced a regulatory services offering.

## Links

- Website: https://www.thegoodfaceproject.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iva-yovchev-teixeira

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Last updated: 2026-10-15