Startup to Storefront
272 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 92 ratingsSTARTUP TO STOREFRONT brings the stories of stand-out companies and individuals building the future with innovative and forward-thinking ideas. Focusing on leaders and innovators who work harder AND smarter, hosts Diego Torres-Palma and Nick Conrad give the inside track into what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Diego brings his expertise to each show as an angel investor and founder of a fashion/tech company, a data analytics company, and a real estate development company. Interviewing entrepreneurs and other success stories who have built a business or a brand give our audience insight and a roadmap that will generate and motivate more entrepreneurs by simply listening to the podcast.
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Sender One - Alice Kao
June 25, 2024 14:00 - 42 minutes - 62.8 MBJoin us as we welcome this week’s guest, Alice Kao. Alice discovered climbing while living and working in London in 2008 after a difficult breakup. Inspired by the healing and self-discovery that climbing brought her, she co-founded Sender One in 2011 upon returning to the United States with her business partners. Alice hates following rules but excels at getting people to believe in her ideas. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How Alice’s experience as a ‘parachute kid’ shaped her li...
Fungiments - Maria Camila Giraldo
June 18, 2024 14:00 - 28 minutes - 43.1 MBJoin us as we dive into Maria Camila Giraldo's incredible journey to founding Fungiments! After hitting dead ends on her healing journey from a severe accident, Maria connected to a doctor who introduced her to the power of functional mushrooms. Before working with her functional doctor, Maria had gone through an array of treatments including traditional prescriptions to help with anxiety, stress, and more but left her symptoms worse. After several months of research and development, Fungim...
Cargo Crew - Felicity Rodgers
June 11, 2024 14:00 - 41 minutes - 61.6 MBPlease join us in welcoming this week’s guest, Felicity Rodgers, the Co-Founder of Cargo Crew, an Australian-born, female-led, and family-run uniform brand. Since 2002, Cargo Crew has been on a mission to reinvent the modern uniform. Today, the brand proudly serves 45,000 teams across more than 80 countries, catering to both B2B and D2C sectors. From casual home chefs to what Founder and Chief Creative Officer Felicity Rodgers calls "makers, bakers, and creatives," Cargo Crew's clientele i...
Honey Mamas - Christy Goldsby (Diego's favorite snack 🍫)
June 04, 2024 14:00 - 33 minutes - 50 MBPlease join us in welcoming this week’s guest, Christy Goldsby, the visionary founder of Honey Mama’s. Christy was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, in a family of passionate cooks, bakers, and gardeners. From an early age, she experienced the kitchen as a place of creativity and joy. In 2010, her personal health journey inspired her to combine two lifelong passions: indulgent, delicious foods and the empowerment that comes from personal wellness. Honey Mama’s began with a lightbulb m...
Troop - Stephanie Moyal & Jake Mellman 🍄
May 28, 2024 14:00 - 30 minutes - 44.7 MBJoin us as we welcome Stephanie Moyal & Jake Mellman, cousins, friends, and visionary co-founders of Troop! Jake and Stephanie founded Troop with a mission to demystify mushrooms and make their incredible benefits accessible to everyone. They believe that nature, especially mushrooms, holds many of the answers we seek. In this episode, you'll discover: 🍄 The remarkable power of mushrooms in healing mental health 🍄 How Jake and Stephanie explored the complex mushroom kingdom and s...
Cabinet Health - Achal Patel (as seen on Shark 🦈 Tank)
May 21, 2024 14:00 - 35 minutes - 53.5 MBJoin us as we welcome Achal Patel, Co-founder of Cabinet Health, to the podcast! Cabinet Health is a pioneering company tackling the plastic waste crisis in the $1.2 trillion pharmaceutical market. With consumers growing more conscious of their environmental impact, Cabinet Health's zero-waste solution aims to revolutionize a consumer behavior pattern unchanged for over 70 years. After appearing on Shark Tank, Cabinet Health secured partnerships with not one, but two sharks: Mr. Wonderful,...
Blackbird Foods - Emanuel Storch - Plant-Based Frozen Pizza 🍕 and Wings 🍗
May 14, 2024 14:00 - 23 minutes - 36.1 MBJoin us this week as we chat with Emanuel Storch, CEO of Blackbird Foods, creators of plant-based Frozen Pizza and Wings! Launched in January 2020 and Founded by chefs, Blackbird Foods started by making seitan for local restaurants. As more customers started to request the option to cook with it in their homes, they then opened their own dedicated facility in NYC to create the best Pizza, Seitan, and WINGS in the world. They've since grown into a nationwide brand in 4+ years, available at Ta...
MALK Organics🥛 - Jason Bronstad
May 07, 2024 14:00 - 35 minutes - 51.9 MBThis week we welcome Jason Bronstad, CEO of MALK Organics, to the podcast. Jason is a seasoned CPG professional with 20+ years of experience in the food and beverage industry. With a successful background at leading companies like Sara Lee and Jimmy Dean, Bronstad joined MALK in 2020 as a consultant and quickly rose to CEO in June 2021. Under his leadership, MALK has experienced significant growth, becoming the fastest-growing plant-based milk brand in 2022. Bronstad's mission is to expand...
MALK Organics - Jason Bronstad
May 07, 2024 14:00 - 35 minutes - 51.9 MBThis week we welcome Jason Bronstad, CEO of MALK Organics, to the podcast. Jason is a seasoned CPG professional with 20+ years of experience in the food and beverage industry. With a successful background at leading companies like Sara Lee and Jimmy Dean, Bronstad joined MALK in 2020 as a consultant and quickly rose to CEO in June 2021. Under his leadership, MALK has experienced significant growth, becoming the fastest-growing plant-based milk brand in 2022. Bronstad's mission is to expand...
Vanessa Dew - Health-Ade
May 01, 2024 15:57 - 44 minutes - 64.9 MBOn the latest pod we interview Vanessa Dew who Co-Founded and created a $200M Kombucha Empire - Health-Ade Vanessa is a dynamic force in the realm of innovation and entrepreneurship. With a passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible, Vanessa's journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a keen eye for emerging opportunities. In this episode, you’ll discover: How Health-ade was early to the Kombucha and. gut health party. Vanessa’s invaluable tips for achiev...
Marci Hopkins - From Chaos to Clarity
April 23, 2024 14:00 - 46 minutes - 66.1 MBThis episode was sponsored by Riverside: Sign up today using StartupToStorefront for 15% OFF -- https://creators.riverside.fm/StartupToStorefront Introducing this week's special guest, Marci Hopkins! She's a remarkable figure in the world of inspirational and educational television, hosting a show that reaches over 2.8 million viewers monthly on CBS-owned WLNY-TV New York. Her mission? To be a beacon of inspiration and empowerment, guiding viewers towards their happiest lives through candi...
S'NOODS - Lauryn Bodden (winner of Netflix’s Snack vs. Chef)
April 16, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutes - 48.5 MBExciting news! This week's podcast guest is Lauryn Bodden, the winner of Netflix’s first season of Snack vs. Chef! Lauryn wowed us all as she competed alongside 12 chefs, channeling her inner food scientist to recreate classic snacks and invent her own original creations. After her victory, Lauryn launched S’NOODS, a deliciously crunchy snack noodle that's perfectly seasoned and ready to enjoy right out of the bag each time! In addition to running S’NOODS, Lauryn is a recipe developer and pr...
The Sculpt Society - Megan Roup
April 09, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 33.8 MBThis week, we're thrilled to sit down with Megan Roup, the inspiring founder of The Sculpt Society! Launched in 2017, Megan's decision to turn her passion for fitness into a full-time career led to the creation of The Sculpt Society, a revolutionary platform that embodies her belief in the transformative power of movement for personal growth and well-being. As a mother of two, Megan's journey with TSS continues to evolve, and she's here to share her mantra: "commit to less so you can show up...
Fila Manila - Jake Deleon (as seen on Shark 🦈 Tank)
April 02, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 33.2 MBJoin us in welcoming Jake Deleon, the founder of Fila Manila! Jake, a first-generation Filipino American born in the Philippines and raised in New Jersey, founded Fila Manila to spread the joy of Filipino family, culture, and cuisine. Discover award-winning Filipino flavors like Adobo Sauce, Banana Ketchup & Ube Purple Yam Spread, perfect for enjoying at home! This year, Jake secured a $250,000 investment from Daniel Lubetzky on Shark 🦈 Tank! During this episode, Jake shares his journ...
David Cantor - Folk Revival - Are Acorns the Next Superfood Trend? 🌰🐿️
March 26, 2024 14:00 - 30 minutes - 45.9 MBJoin us this week as we chat with David Cantor, Founder of Folk Revival, on his mission to enhance food resilience. Discover how he's bridging worlds by introducing high protein, low carb options to natural food enthusiasts. On this episode you’ll learn: Are Acorns the Next Superfood Trend? 🌰🌱 The reasoning behind their strategic decision to avoiding using acorns in the brand name. How they landed a deal with Whole Foods. Are Acorns 🌰 the Next Big Food Innovation? 🌍 Their innovati...
Celine & Joline Nehoray - Beverly Hills Lingerie
March 19, 2024 14:00 - 43 minutes - 63.9 MBThis week we welcomed Celine and Joline Nehoray to our studio! Join us as we dive into their inspiring journey from sisters to cofounders of Beverly Hills Lingerie. Founded in 2018, their brand draws inspiration from the 1980s trend of lingerie as streetwear, bringing a fresh perspective to the oversaturated market. Beverly Hills Lingerie has since been featured in Vogue, Entrepreneur, GQ, The Zoe Report, Who What Wear, WWD & more! More than just a product, Beverly Hills Lingerie is a se...
Carrie Barber - Make Beauty 💄
March 12, 2024 14:00 - 40 minutes - 59.5 MBThis week we’re sitting down with Carrie Barber of MAKE Beauty. Carrie navigated her career with some of the most influential brands in beauty, with roles at top companies such as Sephora, Augustinus Bader, Bloomingdales and VIOLET GREY, establishing herself as part of the industry’s new guard of tastemakers. Carrie harnesses the advancements of biotechnology and formulates each product with sustainable botanical materials, lab engineered natural ingredients, and skin-compatible synthetics t...
Cyndi Bray - Wad-Free (as seen on Shark Tank 🦈)
March 05, 2024 15:00 - 20 minutes - 29.7 MBThis episode was sponsored by Riverside: Sign up today using StartupToStorefront for 15% OFF -- https://creators.riverside.fm/StartupToStorefront This week, we're featuring Cyndi Bray, the creator of Wad-Free, as seen on Shark Tank! Wad-Free is a wad preventer that eliminates tangled, twisted, and balled-up laundry. Cyndi invented Wad-Free to help laundry-doers fight the battle against the dreaded sheet wad. One year after launching Wad-Free, Cyndi was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank and la...
Standard Self Care I Hannah Minardi & Austin Wiberg
February 27, 2024 15:00 - 38 minutes - 55 MBThis week, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Hannah Minardi and Austin Wiberg, the duo behind Standard Self Care. Former college friends turned business partners, they have set out on a mission to revolutionize the personal care industry by creating high-performance products with meticulously tested formulas that instill the highest confidence. In this episode, you won't want to miss out on: The importance of testing everything, especially in the realm of digital marketing, and ho...
SOMOS | Miguel Leal - The Future of Mexican Cooking at Home
February 20, 2024 15:00 - 28 minutes - 40.1 MBWelcome to this weeks episode, recorded using Riverside, your all-in-one online podcast and video studio. This week’s guest is Miguel Leal, Cofounder and CEO of SOMOS. Miguel created SOMOS alongside his friends Rodrigo Zuloaga and Daniel Lubetsky after coming to the United States and being disappointed with the options for creating truly delicious Mexican meals at home. Discover why the market for cooking Mexican food at home is projected to grow to 30 billion dollars in the next five to t...
Hyperice | Jim Huether from $10 million to $142 million in 24 months
February 13, 2024 15:00 - 37 minutes - 54.8 MBWelcome to our conversation with Jim Huether, CEO of Hyperice. Join us as we delve into the company's incredible growth, from $10 million to $142 million in just 24 months. In this episode, we'll cover: The impact of maximizing TV exposure. Jim Huether's strategies for navigating the challenges of being a CEO. The pivotal role of the Hypervolt in Hyperice's remarkable success. Over a short duration in 2020, Hyperice struck league-wide partnerships with the NFL, MLB, NBA, PGA Tour, U...
Dutch | Joe Spector - Revolutionizing Pet Telehealth
February 06, 2024 15:25 - 28 minutes - 41.4 MBWelcome to our interview with Joe Spector of Dutch, the premier direct-to-consumer pet telehealth company dedicated to revolutionizing pet telemedicine. Joe's journey from fleeing Uzbekistan as a young Jewish refugee to the mission of Dutch is a true testament to the American dream. In this episode, we will delve into: Joe's inspiring escape from Uzbekistan as a Jewish refugee at the tender age of 7. The profound influence of Joe's grandfather's business on his commitment to making health...
Curie | Sarah Moret's Path to $20 Million - as seen on Shark Tank
January 30, 2024 15:00 - 31 minutes - 46.9 MBIn this episode, you'll discover the inspiring story of Sarah Moret, founder of Curie, who turned frustration into success. From creating a performance-based deodorant formula to expanding into a body care line, Sarah's journey is filled with challenges and triumphs, including her appearance on Shark Tank. Join us as we delve into the entrepreneurial spirit and the transformative power of Shark Tank. In this episode you'll discover: The inspiring origin of the name Curie. The transformati...
Cowboy Drifter - Chuck Carrington & Michael Lange
January 23, 2024 15:00 - 41 minutes - 61.3 MBEver wonder how to make a movie or a television show? Join us for an exclusive conversation with Chuck Carrington and Michael Lange as they unveil the behind-the-scenes of 'Cowboy Drifter'. Uncover: 🎞️ Innovative guerrilla filmmaking tactics that breathed life into the story. 🎬 The art of resourcefulness in unleashing creativity within budget constraints. 🎥 Harnessing musical talent to craft a captivating soundtrack that embellished the narrative. About the movie: Can a man find ...
George Gascon - Los Angeles County District Attorney
January 16, 2024 15:00 - 37 minutes - 53.5 MBJoin us as we welcome back Los Angeles County District Attorney, George Gascon. Currently, Gascon is campaigning for reelection in 2024. To quote a recent speech given by the DA: “This campaign is not about me, this is a community movement. This is about looking at the criminal justice system of the 21st Century not with a rearview mirror but looking forward. Reform is the collective work of people, both in our community and in the legal system -attorneys as well those who are being impact...
Bezel - Quaid Walker ⌚
January 10, 2024 15:00 - 37 minutes - 54.7 MBStep into the watch enthusiast's paradise at Bezel - where luxury meets legacy. Unveil a world of timekeeping opulence with a $400+ million collection, accompanied by a bespoke concierge experience that redefines support and quality assurance. In this episode you’ll learn about: 🕰️ Bezel's Revolutionizing Partnerships: - Pioneering collaborations reshaping the watch industry - Redefining standards and unlocking new realms of possibility ⏳ Unwavering Client Trust: - Prioriti...
Orange County Soccer Club ⚽ - Daniel Rutstein
January 03, 2024 17:06 - 46 minutes - 67.6 MBGet ready for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Orange County Soccer Club with Daniel Rutstein! Discover how this trailblazing professional soccer team in Orange County is setting a new standard for sports and community engagement. In this episode, we unpack the strategies and initiatives that drive OCSC's success: ⚽ Building a passionate and fan-focused community: Learn how OCSC fosters a vibrant and inclusive community around the love of soccer, and the impact it has on the ...
Little Spoon - Ben Lewis 👶🏽 🥄
December 19, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 54.5 MBStep into the world of innovation as we sit down with Ben Lewis, the founder of Little Spoon. When they launched, their tagline was 'your baby’s food shouldn’t be older than your baby’ - a mantra that has shaped their product. Discover the remarkable advances Little Spoon has made, breaking a century-old mold, and revolutionizing clean, healthy options from infancy to the big kid years. On this episode you’ll learn: 👶🏽 How baby food had not changed in 100 years when they started. 🥄 The p...
Momentous - Jeff Byers
December 12, 2023 18:46 - 49 minutes - 73.5 MBMomentous. Listen as we talk about how they are constantly raising the bar to deliver the best products and how they have built the most dynamic and advanced network of experts in the field of human performance. Momentous products are the result of work with some of the brightest minds in human performance, including Dr. Andrew Huberman, using the latest research. They use the highest-quality ingredients, and every single product is rigorously tested by independent third parties to ensure th...
Modern Animal 🐾 - Steven Eidelman & Dr. Christie Long (Round 2)
December 05, 2023 15:00 - 53 minutes - 78.2 MBThis year’s Spotify wrapped revealed that the Modern Animal was our top episode of the year. This week, they return, to catch up on everything that has changed and developed since we last spoke. Following on from our viral episode, join the conversation as we get an overview of this past year’s transformative chapter in the veterinary space. With an anticipated shortage of 15,000 veterinarians by 2030 as many as 75 million pets could be left without access to veterinary care. So a new assemb...
Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt 🐄 - Hayley & Stephanie
November 28, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutes - 44.6 MBSisters and farmers Stephanie and Hayley Painter launched Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt as part of their mission to preserve, showcase and utilize their family’s Pennsylvania organic dairy farm, Painterland Farms. Join us as we discuss the four years of preparation that went into launching Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt, a women and farmer-owned organic, lactose-free skyr yogurt brand. We spoke to Hayley Painter on the steps she and her sister Stephanie took to launch thei...
SwingVision 🎾 - Swupnil Sahai - the move to Pickleball!
November 21, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 39.5 MBSwingVision returns! Last year, we delved into their game-changing tech for tennis with co-founder Swupnil Sahai. Now, they're back with more. So much has happened since the last time we spoke to them in 2022, we had to invite them back on the show. From automated scoring to revolutionizing swing analysis, SwingVision has been a game-changer. Tennis remains their heartbeat, yet they're embracing Pickleball with their cutting-edge A.I. After an Apple award win, their app's downloads skyrocket...
UomoSport 🎾 - Steven Siebert
November 14, 2023 17:44 - 37 minutes - 55.3 MBSteven Siebert of UomoSport discusses on staying authentic to his brand and genuinely conveying his passion. We explore the vital connection between sharing that passion with the audience and staying true to the brand. Don't miss out on Uomo Sport's latest collections featured at these two exciting events: 🎾 Pádel Players League All-Star Players, San Diego Barnes Center. Saturday, November 18th, 5:30-9:00pm. 🎾 First Break Academy at Manhattan Country Club, Manhattan Beach. Saturda...
P-NUFF Crunch - Dr. Juan Salinas (as seen on Shark 🦈 Tank)
November 07, 2023 17:11 - 26 minutes - 37.9 MBCombined with his passion for health and fitness, extensive knowledge of food science, and expertise in sports & exercise nutrition, Dr. Juan Salinas has created the perfect, all natural, guilt-free snack: P-nuff Crunch - healthy and nutritious, without sacrificing the “delicious”. That path did not stop there. During his college years abroad, Dr. Juan developed a love for exercise and healthy eating, so much so that he changed his major from Engineering to Food Science. With over 20 boastf...
The Anthology of Balaji - Eric Jorgenson 📖
October 31, 2023 19:45 - 39 minutes - 55.6 MBIn The Anthology of Balaji: A Guide to Technology, Truth, and Building the Future, Eric Jorgenson curates a collection of Balaji’s wisdom from his entire career. In “Technology” you will see how technology shapes our world today and the ways it could shape our future. In “Truth” you learn how to think for yourself through the constant clamor of information and media. Finally, in “Building the Future,” you will learn how to wield Technology and Truth to change your life, change your community...
Toast it - Mafe & Coco (as seen on Shark 🦈 Tank)
October 24, 2023 17:33 - 20 minutes - 28.9 MBWhen 2 sisters moved to Florida from Venezuela there was something they were missing from their homeland and they wanted to quickly solve that problem. Fittingly named "Toast-It," these sisters built a brand out of the one thing they missed the most after moving to the U.S. from Caracas, Venezuela — their mother's cooking. Mafe and Coco's products are made using ingredients that are true to their Venezuelan culture and after initial success with a handful of retailers, they decided to appl...
Ggiata - Jack, Noah, & Max 🥖
October 17, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 43.5 MBOn today’s show, we sit down with the founders of what has been dubbed one of the best sandwiches in Los Angeles. The inspiration for Ggiata comes from childhood friends who grew up eating authentic Italian-style deli sandwiches in Montclair, NJ. The deli was always an anchor in the community, the central meeting point for any occasion that invited friends to gather. Ggiata exists to serve exceptionally prepared Italian-style deli fare, inspired by traditional East Coast neighborhood delis. ...
Origo Brands - David Cisneros 🦜
October 03, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 45.4 MBOrigo Brands is creating a new way to supply the USA and countries around the world with healthier, more authentic, and more sustainable foods from the origin. Origo Brands is a unique combination of: Experience and expertise - Founders with a 30-year track record of food and beverage organization and development. A Great Team that is contributing to Origo Brands’ expertise and capabilities! Origin innovation - That experience and expertise, combined with innovative thinking, is resul...
Noshi Food Paint - Tomo Delaney (as seen on Shark 🦈 Tank)
September 26, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 50.1 MBIntroducing Noshi Food Paint: A Creative Culinary Revolution 🎨 In a world where artistry and gastronomy converge, a delightful innovation has emerged to redefine the boundaries of culinary creativity. Enter Noshi Food Paint, the ingenious culinary companion that transforms everyday meals into edible masterpieces. Noshi Food Paint is not just a condiment; it's a canvas for your culinary imagination, a tool for self-expression in the kitchen, and a delightful way to infuse color and flavor i...
Edge Theory Labs 🧊🛁- Joshua Church
September 18, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 54.7 MBOn Today’s show, we speak to Joshua Church, Co-Founder, of Edge Theory Labs the creators of the world's first portable, iceless ice bath, The Edge Tub. Since launching in 2022, they have quickly become an industry leader and been the go-to ice bath trusted by athletes, pro sports teams, celebrities, and high performers across the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, MLB, UFC, and Olympic Games. They are on a mission to provide people with the tools that give them the edge so that they can unlock their maxim...
The Cupcake Collection 🧁 - Mignon Francois (from $5 to $10M)
September 12, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 58.8 MBThis is the life lesson Mignon Francois learned as she turned the $5 she had to feed her family dinner for the week into a multi-million-dollar bakery brand, The Cupcake Collective. With no experience and no recipe for success, nor cake for that matter, her path was truly made from scratch. Today, we chat with #1 national best-selling author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, Mignon Francois. Listen in as we chat about: 💵 Why she started hiding money as a form of fis...
Sweetfin 🐟 - Seth Cohen
September 05, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 37.6 MBToday we sit down with Seth Cohen, the President/co-founder of Sweetfin. Sweetfin is a healthful, chef-driven, California-inspired poke concept that uses local produce, sustainable fish, and innovative ingredients. In 2015, Sweetfin was created with the goal of providing healthy, nutritious and flavorful bowls and a more approachable way for diners to enjoy sushi. Our fine-casual restaurant concept takes all the familiar flavors of sushi and puts them in an easy to eat, portable, customizabl...
Le Coupe 🐔 - Chef Craig Walker & Kristen Walker (voted #1 Fried 🐔 in Cali by Yelp)
August 29, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 52 MBBorn and raised in South Louisiana, Chef Craig was inspired by his family meals and his grandmother's cooking. His heart and soul are Southern, which transcends into his cooking. After working in some of the world's most renowned restaurants, opening two of his own restaurants in Louisiana, and honing recipes as a private chef, Chef Craig and his wife Kristen moved to Southern California. They began feeding their friends and neighbors from their home kitchen when the pandemic hit. By th...
Pantone 294 - Alex Soto 🔵
August 22, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 45.3 MBThe legendary Tommy Lasorda coached the LA Dodgers for twenty years, leading them to two World Series Championships during his time at the helm. Part of the reason why he is so revered amongst the Dodger faithful is because of how he wore his heart on his sleeve when it came to his love for the franchise. He best put it into words when he said “cut me and I’ll bleed Dodger Blue.”And with that remark, Dodger Blue became so much more than just a color code. So when Alex Soto was trying to come...
Cup Board Pro - Kaley and Keira Young (as seen on Shark Tank 🦈)
August 15, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 36.9 MBA while ago, we interviewed Mindy Zemrak, who works as the supervising casting producer from Shark Tank. During our conversation, we asked her what her most memorable moment from the show was. Without hesitation, she said that her most memorable moment was the pitch from the founders of Cup Board Pro that left everyone--Sharks included--in tears. Cup Board Pro was invented by firefighter and 9/11 first responder, Keith Young. He was named a two-time Food Network Chopped Champion, and he inve...
REZA 👟 - Mustafa Syed
August 08, 2023 14:09 - 26 minutes - 41.3 MBA few years ago, Mustafa Syed walked out of his house wearing custom, light-up shoes that he’d created. Over the course of that one night, not only were people constantly asking him where he bought them, but everyone wanted to be his friend. The shoes were just a form of self-expression, and they had the power to instantly connect strangers. Realizing this potential, Mus decided to launch his own shoe company, REZA, to build a community for people who--as he puts it--Light Their Own Path. Af...
Habiza Hummus - Jonathan Srour
August 01, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 53 MBWhile still in high school, Jonathan Srour first started producing hummus in his garage and selling it every Sunday in the driveway. Following his grandma’s family recipe, he used tahini sourced from the mountains of Lebanon. The hummus is creamy, light, and it embodies a homemade taste. However, what started as a small driveway operation, quickly gained a loyal following as people lined up to get their hummus. But then he had to make a decision. Was he going to go to college, or continue to...
Stealth Bros & Co. - Braxton Fleming (as seen on Shark 🦈 Tank)
July 25, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 39 MBStealth Bros & Co.Needles are a daily medical necessity for hundreds of millions of people around the world. From insulin to hormone therapy to In Vitro Fertilization, there’s just no better vessel to administer these treatments than a simple needle. Yet with all these legitimate uses for needles, there aren’t a lot of great storage options on the market for injection equipment. That is until Braxton Fleming founded Stealth Bros & Co., which makes beautiful storage solutions for that equipme...
Unnar Beck Danielsson - Thor's Skyr
July 18, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 47.3 MBFor centuries, Vikings have been eating skyr, a thick, creamy yogurt as a source of energy to defeat their opponents and survive in some of the harshest climates known to man. Skyr is full of protein, flavor, and tradition. This is why the world’s strongest man, Hafthor Bjornsson, and Terry Crews both eat it to supplement their workout regiments. So Unnar Beck Danielsson partnered with Hafthor, Terry, and Dylan Sprouse to introduce Thor’s Skyr to the rest of the world. While this may seem li...
Chris Tompkins - Broad Street Oyster Co.
July 11, 2023 11:46 - 28 minutes - 42.8 MBAfter traveling around the world, Chris Tompkins returned to the United States with a dream. He wanted to open a seafood-centric mobile raw bar in California. This would include world-famous oysters and lobster rolls topped with caviar and uni. They first started at the open-air market known as Smorgasburg in LA and quickly amassed a loyal following. So when they opened their first brick-and-mortar location in Malibu people flocked with excitement. It only took a day and a half after opening...