# Mike Karanikolas

> Mike Karanikolas is the engineering-trained co-founder, co-CEO and chairman of REVOLVE Group. He and Michael Mente launched the online fashion retailer in 2003; Karanikolas built its original shopping cart and has overseen technology, logistics, finance and analytical operations. The company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2019.

- **Role:** Co-Founder, Co-CEO and Chairman of the Board at REVOLVE Group
- **Organizations:** REVOLVE Group, NextStrat, Stratana
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** B.S. in Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech
- **Known for:** Co-founded REVOLVE in 2003 and built its original online shopping cart., Helped lead REVOLVE to its June 2019 IPO, which raised approximately $212 million., 2015 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Greater Los Angeles, Retail & Hospitality, jointly with Michael Mente.

## Career timeline

- **2000** — Graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in computer engineering.
- **2000–2002** — Worked as a software engineer at NextStrat, where he met Michael Mente.
- **2003** — Co-founded REVOLVE with Mente, initially operating from a home in Buena Park, California.
- **2015** — Shared the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Greater Los Angeles Retail & Hospitality award with Mente.
- **2019** — REVOLVE listed on the NYSE in June; the founders joined the BoF 500.
- **2026** — Continues as co-CEO and chairman; REVOLVE announced a new beauty and fashion venture with Donatella Versace.

## Achievements

- Co-founded REVOLVE in 2003 and built its original online shopping cart.
- Helped lead REVOLVE to its June 2019 IPO, which raised approximately $212 million.
- 2015 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Greater Los Angeles, Retail & Hospitality, jointly with Michael Mente.
- BoF 500 member since 2019, jointly profiled with Michael Mente.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — REVOLVE expanded Kendall Jenner’s role to Global Creative Director of FWRD and named her a REVOLVE Los Angeles ambassador on October 13.
- **2026-09** — REVOLVE and Donatella Versace announced an independent beauty and fashion joint venture on September 21; the name and initial launch had not been revealed in that announcement.
- **2026-08** — On August 4, REVOLVE reported Q2 2026 group net sales of $347.405 million, up 12%, and net income of $18.623 million. Karanikolas commented on growth across segments and geographies.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-karanikolas-4538164

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Last updated: 2026-10-23