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2024 Media Buying Masterclass - Marin Istvanic
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In this episode, we're sitting down with Michael and Nash, the founders behind the disruptive energy beverage, Orca. Orca is not just another energy drink. It's an innovative twist on caffeinated beverages with a taste that's as refreshing as water—an energy drink designed with a minimalist appeal to hook the health-conscious and caffeine aficionad…
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(Part 2) The Ultimate Custom DTC Dashboard with Tyson Drake
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In this episode, Tyson, an expert in dashboard integration and a fractional CMO, continues to shed light on how to align your dashboard data with your CFO's PNL for an accurate, real-time view of your net profit. He stresses the importance of transparency, real-time profitability decisions, and why traditional PNL cycles may not be up to the task. …
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The Ultimate Custom DTC Dashboard with Tyson Drake
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In part one of our chat with the astute Tyson Drake, we're delving into the intricacies of venture capital from a perspective that's not solely fixated on funding. Tyson takes us through Project Day’s selective investment process, highlighting the much-sought-after expertise and guidance they provide at various stages of a company's growth, from se…
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In this episode of EcomGold, we peel back the curtains to reveal the intriguing journey of Phil Hadfield, the entrepreneur behind a successful watch, display, and storage unit. Originally launched on Amazon, Phil's business exceeded expectations, selling out their initial order of 500 units in a swift three weeks. In a candid chat with Finn, Phil d…
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Ecommerce and Advertising Law with Attorney Robert Freund.
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Today, we're fortunate enough to be in conversation with Rob, a seasoned attorney with wide-ranging expertise, particularly in the e-commerce sector and consumer law. He's worked in major law firms defending consumer class action cases and now plays a freelance role dealing with aspects such as ADA compliance, subscription terms, and conditions. Ou…
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From Coffee RTDs to Baby Grows: This is Joe's Voyage in Consumer Products.
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[00:00:00] Startup process, product innovation, strategic aims. [00:04:05] Launched coffee business, impacted by COVID, started Grow Gros. [00:08:22] Service paid to formulate and prove model. [00:12:21] Struggled to align elements for perfect branding. [00:14:52] Joined role pre pandemic, involvement in investment. [00:25:00] Sampling product with…
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Tom Hassan: We Go Again. Founder of Race Day Prints.
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In today's episode we have a special guest, Tom from Race Day Prints, joining our host Finn. Tom has been navigating the world of e-commerce, and he shares his experiences and challenges with us. From his previous venture selling custom sliders to his latest project, Tom offers insights on finding success in the competitive e-commerce landscape. To…
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Fusing Tech and Marketing With Outway's Taylor Fraser.
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[00:02:20] Rob and I met, clicked, and started working together. [00:05:46] Entrepreneur struggled, then learned coding, excelled. [00:09:06] Interesting take on leveraging Shopify's technology. [00:12:12] Used meta fields, learned about meta objects. Querying and displaying appropriate descriptions. Adding complicated tech features section with ma…
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Lightning in a Bottle: Building A Purpose Driven Brand
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In today's episode, we have a special guest, John Allen, who will be sharing his incredible journey of using entrepreneurship to make a difference in the world. John believed that building a successful brand and growing his business would enable him to have a greater impact on causes close to his heart. Despite criticism of for-profit businesses, J…
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Upgrading Logistics for SMB eCommerce Brands
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Today we have a special, Frazer Kinsley. Frazer is the founder of a company that provides investment and advisory services to emerging brands, specifically focusing on their supply chain and operational needs. In today's episode, Frazer shares his insights into the challenges faced by these brands and how his company aims to create an advantage for…
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Rise of the Ski Bum: Building a Brand in the Crowded Skiing Industry
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In this episode, our host Finn sits down with the founder of Glade Optics, Curt Nichols. As a self-proclaimed ski bum turned entrepreneur, Curt shares his journey of turning his passion for skiing into a successful business. Join us as we dive into topics such as building a brand in a competitive market, scaling up a business, and staying true to y…
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Next Gen Drinking: How Brez Is Transforming the Cannabis Beverage Market
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This week, Finn is joined by Aaron from Brez, a ground-breaking brand disrupting the alcohol industry. In this episode, we'll dive into the fascinating story behind Brez, a cannabis beverage that aims to create people-centric products through innovative and less regulated approaches. Aaron will share how the idea for Brez was born, the challenges t…
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Empowering Beauty: How One Person's Calling Led to a Thriving Makeup Brand
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In this weeks episode, Finn is joined by Summer D'on, the founder of Dion makeup skincare. They'll be exploring Summer's inspiring journey of building a brand centered around community and empowering individuals through makeup. Summer shares her experience of studying abroad in Guatemala and the impact it had on her outlook on beauty and helping ot…
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How To Sell Wool: Dominating the Travel Market with Unbound Marino's Innovative Apparel
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In today's episode, Finn is joined by new guest, Dan Demsky, the co-founder and CEO of Unbound Marino. Join us as we dive into the world of entrepreneurship and discover how to sell wool. We'll hear about Dan's journey and the challenges faced when starting his apparel brand for travellers. From the importance of positioning and narrowing marketing…
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Get To Know Louis, Carte Blanch Co Founder.
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https://shopcarteblanche.com/password [00:00:00] Brand Carte Blanche: hats, tees, hoodies. [00:03:02] Lemonade stand, fish breeding, Instagram, ecommerce, success. [00:09:38] Limited time split between brands; expanding meticulously. [00:13:17] Complete love and passion for branding details. [00:17:03] 8th grade summer into freshman year; pre-apps,…
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An Inside Look at Operating a Secret 3PL With Chad Carlton.
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Chad Carlton discusses 3PL and success. [00:06:24] Hardship leads to success in business. [00:12:38] Despite challenges, succeeded with new client. Leased another facility, shipped 250k pieces. Expanded to help other companies solve problems. Reached million shipments through referrals. Named company The Good Company. [00:17:40] Great cross-functio…
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The Power of Disruptive Content: Purple's Goldilocks Video and Kizik's Hands-Free Shoes.
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In today's episode, our host Finn is joined by special guest Brett from the nine-figure brand Kizik, known for their game-changing hands-free shoes. We'll dive into Kizik's journey in the shoe industry and their goal of reaching a billion dollars in revenue. But first, we'll take a fascinating look at how Purple disrupted the mattress industry thro…
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Taking on giants. Selling pharmaceuticals with Ryan Gresh.
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[00:09:53] Feel Good Labs founded on family-developed product, pain relief through skin delivery. Nature-inspired ingredients found to be effective. [00:13:59] Increase product absorption through clean skin. [00:18:33] Passionate entrepreneur provides hope and relief. [00:24:39] Decades-in-the-making pain reliever formulation, manufacturing setback…
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Beyond Endorsements: Celebrities as Founders and the Rise of Celebrity-driven Businesses
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Welcome back to EcomGold, on this episode, we dive deep into the world of celebrities, brand partnerships, and the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce. In this episode, we have an exciting guest - the charismatic Dhruv - joining our host Finn to share his insights and experiences in the realm of celebrity endorsements and talent management. Dhruv…
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Zach Stuck: From Agency Expert to Brand CEO: Insights into Financing and Scaling Diverse Businesses.
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https://twitter.com/zachmstuck?s=20 Welcome back to EcomGold, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of Ecommerce and entrepreneurship. In today's episode, we have a special guest Zach. Zach is a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Homestead, a growth marketing agency specializing in paid customer acquisition and retention. However, he has …
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Brain Food With IQBAR Founder Will: Optimizing Macronutrition for Improved Cognitive Function and Well-Being
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https://www.eatiqbar.com/ In today's episode titled brain food, we dive into the fascinating world of nutrition, brain health, and the challenges of creating healthy, tasty, and affordable consumer goods. Will the founder and CEO of IQBAR shares his unique perspective on the importance of macronutrition over micronutrition, emphasizing the benefits…
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HUMANTRA. Hydration for Prosperity: Unveiling the Explosive Rise of CEO Charlie Wright
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https://gethumantra.com/ [00:00:00] Welcome to Ecommerce Gold. Today's guest is Charlie from Humantra. The conversation covers building a business, philosophy, zen, creativity, advertising, and branding. Show sponsors are Sendlane and Rewind. [00:08:11] Creativity: Collaborate, question, learn, and succeed. [00:13:37] Illogical thinking led to Red …
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New York Party King: How to throw killer tech events and build an insane network with Andrew Yeung.
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[00:00:00] Ecommerce Gold show featuring Andrew Yuan, a networked NY entrepreneur and Google exec. Sponsored by Sendane and Rewind. [00:05:30] Grateful for mentors, networking creates value. [00:10:39] Event host helps people build new communities. [00:13:02] "Tech Gatsby: Enjoy small events, logistics challenge." [00:18:48] Events as a creative ou…
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S2 E28: Adam Von Rothfelder Balancing Fitness, Business, and Coffee: Candid Conversations with ex Versace model and TV trainer on the Journey of Strong Coffee Company
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What do you do when you've modeled for Versace, trained the world's most elite celebrities and entrepreneurs, and starred in TV shows and films? Start a DTC coffee brand of course... Go get some Strong Coffee from the Strong Coffee Company: https://strongcoffeecompany.com/ A fervent believer in the balance of fitness and cannabis, Adam takes us thr…
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S2 E27: Building A Killer Shopify App: Lessons from Social Snowball's CEO Noah
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Ever wondered how to take your e-commerce store to the next level by harnessing the power of affiliate marketing? Get ready to learn from the innovative mind of Noah, the founder of Social Snowball, as he takes you through the intricacies of this game-changing marketing technique. Gain insights into the world of metrics and revenue sharing, and dis…
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S2 E26: Karly McFarland: 7 Months at Mini Katana.
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In this episode, we dive into the contrasting worlds of agency life and working for an explosive brand, exploring the challenges and successes that come with each. Our guest Karly discusses the importance of networking, surrounding yourself with the right people, and being open to new opportunities that propel you forward. She also shares her journ…
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S2 E25: Ecommerce Cowboy Teaches Finn How To Launch His Brand & How Sports Lessons Fuel Success with Chris Hall.
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What if American football and e-commerce had more in common than we think? Join us as we chat with Chris Hall, the Ecom Cowboy himself, who reveals how his experiences in football at the University of Texas shaped his e-commerce journey, starting as a coffee roaster and eventually leading to his role as head of marketing for Bruce Bolt, a high-end …
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S2 E24: Ryan Mckenzie, 100M+ Eco-Friendly DTC Brand Marketing Strategies, Overcoming Challenges & Prime Day.
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Ready to kick your single-use laundry plastic waste to the curb? Join us as we discuss our revolutionary direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand that eliminates plastic waste, and learn how they scaled up to an eight-figure run rate in under a year. By focusing on DTC sales and leveraging acquisition models like Facebook, Google, and influencer marketing, w…
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The Gospel of eCommerce: Unraveling the Mysteries of Storytelling in Religion and Business with Aaron Orendorff
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Brought to you by three of the best apps in commerce. You probably already use them but if not you really should be. Rewind Backups. The shield your business needs. TapCart. Mobile apps couldn't be easier. Drive retention and CLTV. TripleWhale. Make confident decisions backed by data. What if discovering the power of storytelling in religion could …
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Kalibre Clothing's Rebirth: A Journey of Determination and Passion with Founder Jason
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https://kalibreclothing.co.uk/ What does it take to rebrand a clothing business in just 18 months, and how can an ice bath routine improve your mindset and muscle soreness? Find out as we chat with Jason, the owner of Kalibre Clothing, an e-retailer specialising in minimalistic, contemporary, going out clothing. We cover everything from his journey…
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S2 E21: Juvee, 100 Thieves, Higround Director of eCommerce Francis.
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Francis is the director of eCommerce at Juvee, 100 Thieves and Higround. Get show alerts and playbooks by signing up on the EcomGold website: www.ecom.gold Claim an extended free trial as a show listener. EcomGold is brought to you by: Rewind Shopify App. Back up your Shopify store because not doing so is absolute lunacy! As a listener of the sho…
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S2 E20: Oddit Co-Founder Shaun Brandt
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Welcome to the podcast episode where we explore the world of ecommerce and the critical role Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) plays in driving online sales. Today, we’re joined by Shaun Brandt, the Co-Founder of Oddit, an ecommerce design agency, to get his expert insights on CRO, website design, and the evolving ecommerce landscape. Shaun breaks…
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S2 E19: The Power of Influence To Build Your Brand. With Cody Wittick.
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In this episode, we delve deeper into the world of influencer marketing with Cody as he recaps its evolution and shares valuable insights on how to navigate this dynamic landscape. We discuss proven strategies and playbooks that you can use to collaborate effectively with influencers, regardless of the size of your brand or budget. Don't miss this …
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S2 E18: Talking bootstrapping a brand profitably from 0>1 with Cammy.
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In this episode of EcomGold™️, we delve into the success story of Cammy, the co-founder of Naming This Later, a direct-to-consumer company specializing in blankets and rugs. As a self-proclaimed DTC addict, Cammy shares his insights on how he has grown his business from scratch to profitability. He discusses the various strategies and tactics he ha…
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S2 E17: Scaling Unicorns with Richard Chapple, Ex-CMO of Gymshark
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Featuring Richard Chapple, the ex-CMO of Gymshark, we dive into the world of e-commerce and scaling brands fast growth brands. Richard has an enviable track record leading multiple iconic brands from TheHutGroup to GymShark and a few in between. Richard now operates a consultancy which you can find more information about here: https://www.thegrowth…
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Financial automation with Lioran Pinchevski Ex PWC Partner and 7 figure brand owner.
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Ex PWC, 7 figure bootstrapped DTC founder and CEO of Finaloop. This episode is all about eCommerce finance. In addition, we discuss the current micro and macro economic climate and how brands can leverage it in their favour. Get show alerts and playbooks by signing up on the EcomGold website: www.ecom.gold Claim an extended free trial as a show lis…
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James Camp. 2 Exits, 1000 failures | Buying And Operating Online Businesses & Helping Others Do The Same.
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2 Exits, 1000 failures. Buying And Operating Online Businesses & Helping Others Do The Same. In this episode Finn and James discuss flipping eCommerce businesses, AI, the future of customer acquisition and growing a personal brand. Get show alerts and playbooks by signing up on the EcomGold website: www.ecom.gold Claim an extended free trial as a s…
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Fabian is an up and coming logo designer with thousands of followers of his work. In this short episode we discuss what makes a logo great. Get show alerts and playbooks by signing up on the EcomGold website: www.ecom.gold Claim an extended free trial as a show listener. EcomGold is brought to you by: Rewind Shopify App. Back up your Shopify stor…
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Cooper Marsh Co-Owner & Agent of CrossFit Athletes.
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Cooper is one of the founding members of Lab Management a sports agency with athletes such as Mat Fraser, Danielle Brandon and Justin Medeiros. Cooper helps connect athletes with brands to create mutually beneficial partnerships. Coopers athletes have been incredibly successful commercially for brands and in this episode we uncover why. Get show al…
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S2 EP13: Behind the 10M Series A. Drew Fallon, CFO, Mad Rabbit.
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Despite the unsteady state of the market, Mad Rabbit's Chief Financial Officer Drew and the rest of his team were able to successfully raise $10 million for their series A round. In this episode, Drew takes us through the raise process step by step, stopping along the way to explain some of the terminology, processes, and components that go into ra…
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S2 EP11: Paul Richardson HERA/GymShark
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Coming up in this episode of EcomGold Finn sits down with the ex chairman of GymShark and current owner of HERA. Paul has a long history of success in business from AllSaints too nappies. In this episode we discuss deal making, business building and some recent investments. Get show alerts and playbooks by signing up on the EcomGold website: www.ec…
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After being headhunted by a VC firm, Jai Dolwani was chosen to take the position of CMO at Winc Wine. He and his team accomplished some amazing things throughout that time. In this episode, we explore both the positives and negatives that occurred. Jai instructs us on company structure, hiring, and delegation and gives us an insider narrative of wh…
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George Heaton Co Founder of luxury streetwear brand Represent. On todays show it’s the story and business breakdown of Represent. It’s an inspiring one for many including me; two brothers with a vision, and a mission, to create the best clothing brand in the world. In a climate where fashion and retail is one of the most difficult industries to bre…
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Ghost Nutrition is an iconic brand in the fitness space. Ghost combines entertainment, nostalgia and quality products. Holden, todays guest, has spent years capturing the building of the brand and posting a video weekly on YouTube. Why? Because content is powerful and fun. Playbook out soon. We'll send it straight to you just add your email to www.…
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Jess is head of CX at Feastables a Mr Beast brand. So how do you own customer communication when a brand is so heavily tied to a creators personality? With a small team and millions of people wanting to interact how do you automate communication whilst keeping it fun and engaging? Find out all of this and more in this great episode with Jess. Playb…
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S2 EP6: Jaden Brodeur Co Founder of Luma.
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Luma 1.0 integrates UV-C light technology to self-clean and eradicate 99.99% of bacteria from your drinking water. This is just the beginning. Luma want to eradicate the use of plastic bottles by 2050. In tis episode we learn the founding story behind Luma and how they got angel investment to take the product to market. Enjoy. Website: drinkluma.xy…
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S2 EP5: Frances Tang, Founder - Awkward Essentials.
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How do you make intimacy, and specifically the associated cleanup operations, less awkward? That is the mission of founder and today's special guest Francis Tang of Awkward Essentials. The Asian-American entrepreneur, who has been affectionately dubbed “Captain Awkward,” founded her brand in 2019 after inventing the dripstick, a medical-grade spong…
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Alex is the undisputed Twitter queen dropping eCommerce insights and strategies that rock worlds. She is author of No Best Practices, a newsletter read by thousands of top tier eCommerce entrepreneurs. Coming up in the show Alex shares how her career started designing mom jeans which lead to eCommerce and marketing positions at a Fortune 500 media …
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This week Finn sits down with Rob Fraser, the founder, and CEO of Outway Socks. Rob is a former pro cyclist and has competed 5x for Canada. Taking his knowledge of sports performance into the world of socks, Rob is working on scaling the brand to $100M and in this episode shares his insights and growth strategies they've put in place to achieve thi…
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