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ISAIC CEO Jennifer Guarino sits down with two leaders shaping the future of fashion in Detroit and beyond to discuss the overconsumption addiction.

From defining what sustainability really means, to emerging trends, circular economy practices, and the moments that inspired their journeys, this conversation is full of insight, honesty, and actionable inspiration.

ISAIC CEO Jen Guarino and ISAIC Board CEO—and Because Capital Founder—Christian Birka took the stage at the Sourcing Journal Sustainability Summit in Los Angeles for an honest, inspiring discussion on the need for transformative business models that systematically reduce gross overproduction.

Recently, ISAIC became the first U.S. textile manufacturer to adopt Khenda, an AI-powered video analytics platform for continuous improvement (CI). With Khenda, ISAIC can now perform AI-based time studies and equip its engineering team with smart tools to analyze and optimize production lines; faster, more efficiently, and at scale. 

On September 22, 2025, ISAIC’s CEO, President, and Co-Founder Jen Guarino convened leaders in fashion, manufacturing, investment, and innovation for a closed-door session in New York. The conversation tackled a critical question: why do sustainable solutions stall in pilot phase, and what’s needed to achieve scale?

To celebrate Detroit Month of Design, ISAIC proudly hosted two PIN-UP workshops led by designer and ISAIC Pin-Felting Grant winner Sophie Yan, proving that sustainability can be stylish, innovative, and personal.

ISAIC's partnership with Khenda introduces AI-driven video analytics to our textile and apparel manufacturing, enhancing our training programs and operational efficiency.