Startup to Storefront
260 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 94 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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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 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 landed a deal with Mr. Wonderful himself, Kevin O’Leary. On this episode, we'll cover: How Cyndi went from being a Shark Tank fan to appearing on ...
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...
Wes Horbatuck - Driftline (as seen on Shark 🦈 Tank)
July 04, 2023 04:21 - 28 minutes - 42.7 MBAccording to the late founder of the O’Neill surfing company, the three most important things in life are surf, surf, surf. Though we admit he may have been a little biased. For most surfers worldwide, wearing a wet suit is a seasonal requirement. There are months where you need it, months where you don’t, and some months where the decision gets tough. For example, In San Diego, the average temperature of the ocean in the summer only gets as high as the upper 60s. Meaning, it’s too hot to we...
Joe Nicchi - CVT soft-serve 🍦 moves to CPG
June 27, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 47.2 MBIn 1926, Charles Taylor patented the world’s first soft-serve ice cream machine. With the pull of a lever, these machines could dispense the cold yet soft ice cream we all know and love. Since that day, soft serve has been dispensed from those same machines. And if you’ve ever been to a McDonald’s where the ice cream machine is broken, you know the frustration of this aging system. However, 97 years after the first soft-serve machine turned the ice cream eating world upside down, Joe Nicchi ...
Shaira & Mabel - Luna Magic (as seen on Shark Tank 🦈)
June 20, 2023 13:56 - 35 minutes - 37.6 MBGrowing up in New York City, sisters Mabel and Shaira Frías have been working since they were 14. After years of saving, they decided to go all in on their dreams and start Luna Magic. Their first 18 months were a whirlwind. They landed 3 major retail accounts and made it on Shark Tank. And what’s crazy is that it actually wasn’t until the Shark Tank promo aired that their employers found out about their side hustle. They hadn’t yet quit their day jobs, and their bosses had no idea what was ...
Rosa Li - Wild Wonder (as seen on Shark Tank 🦈)
June 13, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 32.6 MBThe kombucha category grew from $1 million in sales in 2014 to $1.8 billion in 2019. Between being positioned as a better-for-you soda alternative, and the large marketing spend, it’s no wonder kombucha quickly skyrocketed in popularity. But the problem with kombucha is that the flavor is polarizing. For example, Mark Cuban is simply not a fan. To fill this gap, other probiotic drinks fought to capture market share. When today’s guest, Rosa Li, founder of wildwonder, appeared on Shark Tank, ...
Mindy Zemrak - Shark Tank Supervising Casting Producer 🦈
June 02, 2023 15:59 - 28 minutes - 43.4 MBApproximately 20,000 businesses apply to be on Shark Tank each season. That means, over all 14 seasons, they have received over a quarter million applications to be on the show. What’s crazy is that only about 1,200, or .43% of applicants make it on air. Some brands apply once, while some apply every year in the hopes of finally making it on the show. In today’s episode, we chat with Mindy Zemrak, the casting producer for Shark Tank. Mindy and her team sort through all of the applications to...
Brazi Bites- Junea Rocha - (as seen on Shark Tank 🦈)
May 23, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 59.3 MBEvery culture has a food it’s known for. In Japan, it’s sushi, in Italy, it’s pasta, and in Brazil, it’s Pao de queijo, or Brazilian cheese bread. While sushi and pasta have long since made their way into every town in the United States, the same can’t be said for Brazilian cheese bread. Recognizing this gap in the market, Junea decided to bring her favorite snack to America. And so she founded Brazi Bites. Initially, the growth was steady and predictable, but once they went on Shark Tank, J...
Tia Lupita Foods - Hector Saldivar - the Shark Tank 🦈 experience!
May 16, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 58.9 MBOver the past 14 seasons of Shark Tank, $221.5M has been invested in 729 companies. While it’s thrilling to watch the negotiations happen, just because everyone shakes on a deal, doesn’t mean it will actually close. Every company wants to be the unicorn that blows the sharks out of the water, but terms change and deals can fall through. So what happens once the pitch is over, the doors shut, and the cameras stop rolling? In today’s episode, we welcome back to the podcast, Hector Saldivar, th...
Bricia Lopez - Asada The Art of Mexican Style Grilling - all new cook book
May 09, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 43.7 MBIf you’ve been a long-time listener of the podcast, you might recognize Bricia Lopez from episode 7. At that point, she had just received The James Beard American Classics Award for the best Oaxacan food in the country. Since then, she grabbed hold of a rocket ship, and her career hasn’t stopped ascending. Here are some highlights: Her drink mix, I Love Micheladas, officially launched at Costco She started Super Mamas, a chart-topping podcast, with her sister, Paulina And now you can offi...
Holey Grail Donuts 🍩 - Nile Dreiling
May 02, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 50.9 MBDonuts are a stale $40 billion industry, but one company is breathing new life into the vocation. Holey Grail Donuts began its pilgrimage as a burger truck in Kauai, but it wasn’t long until they developed a cult following around their taro donuts. Fast forward to today and they just raised $9M in funding to open a bunch of shops in LA, and they’ve even garnished investments from Christopher Kostow and Tony Hawk. Part of what makes eating their donuts a religious experience is that they’re f...
Boston University - "I Love Networking!" - Said Nobody Ever
April 27, 2023 19:30 - 52 minutes - 73.8 MBLet's be honest; when people hear the word "networking", they frequently recoil in dread thinking about cheesy events where strangers smash business cards in your hand. When done wrong, putting yourself out there and making professional connections can feel intimidating, unpleasant, and tiring. But networking DOESN'T have to suck. Join us as 4 accomplished alumni discuss the role that networking has played in their career journeys and how they were able to spin a worn-out concept into somet...
Blue Cube - David Haddad (ice baths and cold plunges) 🥶🛁
April 25, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 53.2 MBDoes submerging yourself in 44-degree water for 6 minutes sound fun to you? I promise you’ll only shake for the first couple of minutes! Well, thanks to people like Wim Hof and Joe Rogan, this practice has actually been gaining a lot of popularity. The benefits of ice baths, or cold water therapy include reduced inflammation and pain relief, and it can even boost your immune system. Some people fill metal tubs with bags upon bags of ice, while some people, like Diego, have a BlueCube. BlueCu...
Dave - Jason Wilk (NeoBank -- Startup to IPO)
April 18, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 58.5 MBLet me give you a scenario: you try and purchase something on your debit card, but you don’t have enough money in your account instead of declining the purchase, your bank instead allows it to go through and charges you $35 for the “convenience” Overdraft fees accounted for $5.8 billion dollars of bank revenue in the first 3 quarters of 2022. These fees harm millions of Americans every year and can trap people in a cycle of debt. Jason Wilk, the founder of Dave, also struggled with these fee...