How Alexandra Rutkay Turned Citymouse Into a $635K Business in a Year

December 15th, 2024

Founded By
Alexandra Rutkay
Monthly Revenue
$53K
Starting Costs
$8K
Founders
1
Employees
2 (est.)
Profitable
Yes
Year Started
2022
Customer
B2C

Who is Alexandra Rutkay?

Alexandra Rutkay, founder of Citymouse, is a New York-based makeup artist who turned her personal frustration into a thriving business; she is a college dropout and cancer survivor aiming to build generational wealth for her family.

What problem does Citymouse solve?

Citymouse solves the problem of carrying toddler essentials stylishly, offering moms sleek and practical mini-diaper bags that avoid the typical bulky, unattractive designs.

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How did Alexandra come up with the idea for Citymouse?

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cnbc.com Article · 2024
College dropout started side hustle with $8,000—now it brings in $53,000/month: I want to build generational wealth for my son
Alexandra Rutkay was on a movie set when her side hustle went viral in June. Rutkay, a full-time makeup artist, was working a 16-hour ...
cnbc.com
cnbc.com Article · 2024
College dropout started side hustle with $8,000—now it brings in $53,000/month: I want to build generational wealth for my son
Alexandra Rutkay was on a movie set when her side hustle went viral in June. Rutkay, a full-time makeup artist, was working a 16-hour ...
economictimes.indiatimes.com
economictimes.indiatimes.com Article · 2024
How a frustrated mother earned Rs 5 cr in 1 year with this simple business idea
Alexandra Rutkay, a New York-based makeup artist, turned a personal frustration into a thriving business with her brand, Citymouse. After...
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shoplittleshadows.com Article · 2024
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In 2020 Alex Rutkay became a mom. Then, three weeks later, lockdown happened. Four months after that, Alex was diagnosed with a rare form...