worldie unboxed

Welcome back to part two of our episode with Chiara Munzi, cofounder of ChiChi! In this segment, Aaron and I break down the key takeaways from Chiara’s journey, from founding a unique brand in college to pioneering a new category in the health food industry. We’ll discuss how her passion and innovative approach to using chickpeas have inspired our own product development at worldie, as well as the...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed, The Founders Edition! We’re thrilled to bring you a two-part episode featuring Chiara Munzi, cofounder of ChiChi, the deliciously unique brand transforming oats with the power of chickpeas. Chiara co-founded ChiChi while still in college, and her journey as a young entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. In part one, we sit down with Chiara to hear about her pa...

Welcome back to part two of the worldie unboxed episode featuring David Gonzalez, the founder of Fizzy THC! In this segment, Aaron and I break down the insights from our conversation with David, exploring the surprising similarities between his brand and ours. We’ll also dive into what it takes to build a unique, disruptive product and how those lessons resonate with our own journey at worldie. Th...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed The Founders Edition! This episode is a two-parter featuring David Gonzalez, founder of Fizzy THC, a dissolvable beverage enhancing tablet. In part one, we dive into David’s journey into cannabis, how he built Fizzy THC, and the legal hurdles he’s faced along the way. In part two, Aaron and I will unpack the key lessons from our conversation with David and relate th...

Welcome back to part two of our worldie unboxed episode featuring Adam King, the founder of 1587 Sneakers. In part one, we explored Adam's inspiring journey as an entrepreneur, his decision to use footwear to celebrate Asian American culture, and his strategic approach to competition in the sneaker industry. In this episode, Aaron and I will dive into the key takeaways from our conversation with A...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed the Founders Edition! We’re excited to bring you another two-part episode featuring Adam King, the founder of 1587 Sneakers, an Asian American footwear brand that unapologetically embraces and celebrates Asian American culture. In part one, we dive into Adam's journey as an entrepreneur, including how he discovered his passion for business, why he chose sneakers as...

Welcome back to part two of our worldie unboxed episode featuring Reid Edgar, the pragmatic environmentalist behind Spot Detergent Sheets and Tru-Nut Powdered Peanut Butter. In part one, Reid shared his journey of building accessible, affordable eco-friendly products and challenging the conventional "eco-friendly" approach. Now, Aaron and I will dive into the key takeaways from our conversation wi...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed the Founders Edition! In this two-part episode, we sit down with Reid Edgar, the pragmatic environmentalist behind brands like Spot Detergent Sheets and Tru-Nut Powdered Peanut Butter. Reid is challenging the "eco-friendly" market by making sustainable products affordable and approachable. In part one, we’ll explore Reid’s journey and how he’s built successful, acce...

Welcome back to part two of our worldie unboxed episode with Spring Hickman, founder of Punkies Playhouse. In part one, we explored how Spring revives brands like Fluppy Dogs and Hugga Bunch, builds community before launches, and taps into nostalgia for success. Now, Aaron and I will break down key insights from our chat with Spring, discussing how her approach to community building and brand stra...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed the Founders Edition! We’re thrilled to bring you another two-part episode this time featuring Spring Hickman, the founder of Punkies Playhouse. Spring has built a unique business around owning and licensing beloved retro toy brands like Fluppy Dogs and Hugga Bunch. In part one, we dive into Spring’s journey, exploring how she taps into nostalgia to connect with her...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed! Today, we’re excited to bring you a conversation we had a little bit ago with Lewis Thompson-Milne, a straight-talking business coach who guides entrepreneurs through the chaos of business and personal mastery. Lewis’s journey spans Fortune 100 boardrooms, side hustles, and nonprofit leadership, all driven by his mission to empower high-achieving entrepreneurial th...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed the Founders Edition for part two of our episode featuring Trystin Nance, the founder of Ascentix Innovation Labs. In part one, we delved into Trystin’s journey and the innovation behind his fitness nutrition gummies. Now, Aaron and I will break down the key takeaways from our conversation and reflect on how Trystin’s approach to launching a groundbreaking product p...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed the Founders Edition! We’re excited to bring you another two-part episode. In this episode, Aaron sits down with Trystin Nance, the visionary founder of Ascentix Innovation Labs. Trystin’s company is revolutionizing fitness nutrition with their innovative gummies, packed with a unique blend of amino acids designed to support superior muscle growth and nutrient absor...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed! In this episode, we’re joined by Tyler Nalbach, an expert Search Engine Optimization (SEO) specialist. This conversation couldn’t be more timely as we gear up for our Kickstarter campaign. We dive into Tyler’s journey into the world of SEO, how you can learn the ropes yourself, key SEO terms every founder should know, and strategies to leverage SEO to outshine even...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed the Founders Edition! In this episode, we are honored to feature Angel Johnson, the remarkable founder of ICONI, an inclusive activewear brand for women and men. Angel is an Air Force veteran, a TEDx Speaker, and has been featured on Oprah's Favorite Things 2020, as well as in Buzzfeed, People Magazine, The Denver Post, and numerous other publications. During our co...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed! In this episode, we're thrilled to feature Kevin Brooks, the founder of Baseway Footwear. Kevin's startup is developing a new concept designed to provide an improved fit for a wider range of athletes. Alongside his groundbreaking work at Baseway, Kevin also specializes in running product fit and function testing, collaborating closely with athletes and coaches to e...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed! In this special update episode, Brandan and Aaron are excited to bring you up to speed with all the latest happenings at worldie, including some personal life updates. They'll also be diving into details about the upcoming soft launch in August, which will take the form of a Kickstarter campaign! They'll share insights into the preparations they've been making, the...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed, The Founders Edition! In this second part of our episode, Brandan and Aaron reflect on their insightful conversation with Krystina Dowdell, founder of Getaway. They'll delve into the key takeaways from their discussion, examining how Krystina's vision for accessible healthcare and her entrepreneurial journey resonate with their experiences at worldie. Stay connecte...

Welcome to worldie unboxed, The Founders Edition! We're excited to bring you another two-part episode this time featuring Krystina Dowdell, the visionary founder of Getaway, a community platform dedicated to providing accessible healthcare through free virtual and in-person events. In this first part, Krystina shares her motivations for starting Getaway, the impact it has on communities, and the h...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed, The Founders Edition! In this second part of our episode, Brandan and Aaron delve into their conversation with Juliana Casale, founder of Balloon, a sparkling water brand from Canada. They'll be unpacking the key points she shared, from her entrepreneurial journey to the challenges of starting a beverage company, and discussing how these insights relate to their ow...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed, The Founders Edition! In this episode, we’re splitting the content into two parts for your listening convenience. Part one features a compelling conversation with Juliana Casale, founder of Balloon, a Canadian sparkling water brand. Juliana shares her journey, the challenges of launching a beverage company, and the toughest aspects of being an entrepreneur. Later t...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed for Part 2 of our insightful two-part episode! In the previous installment, Brandan and Aaron sat down with Nick Trimis, a seasoned startup and venture capitalist attorney. Nick shared invaluable insights on the intersection of entrepreneurship and law, highlighting potential pitfalls and offering practical tips for legal preparations in the startup world. In this e...

Welcome back to worldie unboxed! In this engaging two-part episode, Brandan and Aaron sit down with Nick Trimis, a seasoned startup and venture capitalist attorney. Nick delves into the crucial intersection of entrepreneurship and law, highlighting the potential pitfalls that can arise if legal matters aren’t addressed early in a venture’s lifecycle. He offers valuable insights on maximizing the f...

Welcome to another exciting episode of worldie unboxed The Founders Edition! This week, Brandan and Aaron sit down with Orri Bogdan, the visionary founder of VAE Labs , a groundbreaking caffeine spray startup. Join us as we explore Orri's journey in creating VAE Labs and his innovative approach to consumer education. We'll dive into the world of e-sports, and uncover Orri's long-term vision for th...

Welcome back to the worldie unboxed for Part 2 of our special two-part series with Chip Longenecker, founder of RompHim and Podium. In the previous episode, Chip shared his journey from co-founding RompHim, the revolutionary men’s romper brand, to leading Podium, a stylish jewelry brand for men. He also discussed how his entrepreneurial experiences have shaped his investment philosophy. In this ep...