Exclusive: Stella & Dot Founder Raises $5M For Her Next Act, AI Marketing Startup Marklo

Jessica Herrin, founder of Stella & Dot, launched Marklo in 2025, an AI-driven marketing startup that helps consumer brands plan campaigns by analyzing sales, inventory, and marketing data. Marklo recently raised $5 million in seed funding and is opening its software to the public ahead of the holiday season, with over 100 brands piloting it.