Starting Small

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Scott Gabrielson, Founder of Oliver Cabell, a high end footwear brand without the markups. Scott attended the University of Minnesota for his undergrad and the University of Oxford for his MBA.  Scott has always been fascinated with lu...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Hap Klopp, Founder and ex-CEO of The North Face, one of the world's leading outdoor apparel brands. Growing up in Washington, Hap was drawn to the outdoors and exploration. His family had a company in which Hap later took over and sold...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Ajay Kori, Founder of Allay Lamp, a therapy lamp for migraine sufferers, using a patented narrow band of green light, discovered by Harvard neuroscientist, Dr. Rami Burstein.  Ajay attended Duke University for his undergrad for a major...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Kevin Wohlman, Founder of Southern Scholar, superior dress socks crafted for comfort, fit, and durability. Kevin attended Arizona State University, where he studied both accounting and entrepreneurship. Following college, Kevin worked...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Wylie Robinson, Founder of Rumpl, a blanket made for everywhere. Wylie attended the University of Colorado at Boulder where he studied Environmental design and was apart of the cycling team.  While on a surfing trip, Wylie and his Co-F...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode I am joined by Shawn Nelson, Founder of Lovesac, a diverse furniture company, with their parent product... the Sac; a beanbag-like sac, filled with a proprietary blend of recycled foam remnants called Durafoam.  Growing up in Utah, Shawn was nurtured...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode I am joined by Greg Shugar, Founder of The Tie Bar, an affordable mens tie company. Working in law, Greg realized the void in affordable ties. This opened up an opportunity for Greg and his wife to start the first mens care brand through DTC that diff...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode I am joined by Jimmy Martin, Co-Founder of Brrrn, a cool temp fitness studio in NYC. While pursuing his passion in comedy, Jimmy fulfilled his extra time with personal training. Through conversation, it became clear that excessive seemed to become mor...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode I am joined by Steve Raggiani, Co-Founder of 8it, a food review application highlighting the hottest spots in NYC. Have you ever went to find a review online and can only complaints on things such as the restaurant temperature or attitudes of employee...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode I am joined by Seth Maxwell, CEO and Founder of the Thirst Project, a youth driven organization to provide water to underprivileged regions. Studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Seth had an interest in acting, which changed after meeting...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by John Sherwin, Co-Founder of Hydrant, a simple, morning hydration mix, optimized to hydrate you rapidly. John studied Biological Sciences at the University of Oxford, where he experienced the need and importance of hydration, to remain...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Nate Checketts, CEO and Co-founder of Rhone, a men's performance lifestyle brand. Nate attended Brigham Young University in 2004, studying finance, with an emphasis in entrepreneurship. Prior to Rhone, Nate worked for for and consulted...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Joe Foster, the founder behind the legendary brand we all know, Reebok. Born in 1935, Joe Grew up in Bolton, England, right in the midst of World War II. Joe's origin come from his grandfather Joseph, who owned J.W. Foster and Sons, a...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Justin Schneider, CEO and Co-Founder of Wolf & Shepherd, home of arguably the most comfortable dress shoes. Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, Justin comes from Korean and German descent, where expectations were high through family member...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Nirav Tolia, Co-Founder and ex-CEO of Nextdoor, an application built to bring neighbors together. Nirav grew up in Odessa, Texas where he adapted his interest for the unification of community. Graduating from Stanford, Nirav was a pre...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Mark Shami, CEO and Founder of The M Jewelers, a luxury jewelry brand out of NYC. Growing up with a family of jewelers, Mark temporarily diverted from his heritage to pursue a career as a touring pop artist. While on the road, Inspirat...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by sisters, Neely and Chloe Burch, Founders of Neely & Chloe, an affordable luxury handbag and shoe line. Neely and Chloe both attended Washington and Lee University, Neely studying Art History and Chloe studying American History. After p...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Siqi Mou, Co-Founder and CEO of HelloAva, a personal skin care consultant. Suffering from acne, Siqi was curious on why the same regiments that would work for her friends, wouldn't work for her. During Siqi's time at Stanford, she was...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Michael Markesbery, Co-Founder and CEO of OROS, an astronaut inspired clothing brand. Michael recalls the struggle of trying to stay warm in freezing temperatures, without looking like the Michelin Man. Taking inspiration from an Astro...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Julian Levine, Co-Founder and CEO of Twice Toothpaste. American singer/songwriter, Lenny Kravitz, is one of Julian's fathers dental patients and now Co-Founder of Twice Toothpaste alongside Julian and his brother Cody Levine. In 2015,...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Jesse Horwitz, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Hubble Contacts, a subscription based contact lens company. Operating strictly through E-Commerce, Hubble provides quality contacts, for an affordable price. In just one year after launch, Hubble acquired 2...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Cameron Smith, President and Co-Founder of Kodiak Cakes. As a child, Cameron's Co-Founder, Joel Clark, used to wheel around a wheel barrel full of his mothers pancake recipe. She made a pancake mix that was whole grain, packed it in lunch bags wi...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Jason Lippert, CEO of Lippert Components. LCI is the nations leading supplier of components to the recreational vehicle industry. Lippert Components was founded by Larry Lippert, Jason's grandfather in 1956.  Jason went to Miami University of Ohi...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Chelsea Moore, CEO and Co-Founder of BOXFOX. While working a tight job, a close friend of Chelsea's got sick, resulting in a stay in the hospital. Due to Chelsea's job, she was restricted on time, taking away from the opportunity to be there for...

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. This episode is with Alex Lewkowict, Co-Founder and COO of Black Wolf, a mens focused skin care brand. Alex and his brother both suffered from bad razor bumps. They found a product that was sold locally, that really worked, but packaging wasn't up to par. Taking insp...