
Brainz 500 global
This award is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.
Brainz 500 Global Award presented to
Ilie Popa
Founder of LAUNTHER ‒ advanced washable leather

Caroline Winkvist
Editor-In-Chief

FREDRIK ELFQVIST
Selection Committee

Brainz 500 global
Highlights from the 2022 list
Ilie Popa
Ilie Popa is an entrepreneur, forward and out of the ordinary visionary, with strong ethics about sustainability, eager to create positive movements for young generation and a better world.. With 11 years experience in the event productions all over Europe, the Covid crisis was the switch direction into leather fashion and very soon after becomes owner of LAUNTHER, an authentic leather with advanced characteristics; above all, is machine washable with detergent, a sustainable solution with a positive impact on the environment, health, and fashion.