Elizabeth Stein created her top-ranked product by accident, but she knows a few things about running a CPG company.
Author archives: James McKinney
This Founder and Inventor Overcame Early Setbacks to Create a Successful Company (and a Temperature-Controlled Coffee Mug)
Cold scrambled eggs actually became the catalyst for Ember’s first product, a temperature-controlled coffee mug.
Can Media Platforms Excel by Promoting Empathy Rather Than Fear or Division?
This founder hopes his media company can create a movement of empathy and connection.
Is No-Code the Future of Technology?
‘No-code’ is a popular buzzword in the tech industry right now, but what does it mean and how can you use it?
Why Are Americans Illiterate When It Comes to Mental Health, and How Can We Change That?
Ariela Safira founded her digital therapy company after a friend experienced a traumatic event.
This Founder Pitched Almost 100 Investors, and They All Told Her ‘No.’ Now, Christina Stembel’s Business Is Approaching $100 Million in Revenue.
James McKinney interviews Christina Stembel, the founder of Farmgirl Flowers, about her experience and why she dislikes the term ‘female founder.’
What Are Special-Purpose Acquisition Companies, and Why Should I Know About Them?
Bark co-founder Matt Meeker explains his experiences with special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), which can help you take a company public without offering an IPO.
This Philosophy Professor Used Kickstarter to Grow His Business. Now, Popsockets Has Sold More Than 200 Million Units.
Popsockets Founder David Barnett explains how he started the business in part because he got tired of dealing with tangled earbud cords.
This Black Female Founder’s Entrepreneurial Journey Began in an Indiana Funeral Home
Renae Bluitt grew up around her family’s funeral home.
This Female Founder Is Using Her Underwear Brand to Microfinance Other Women-Owned Businesses
Watch this interview to see why Eby Co-Founder Renata Black is leading her company in this direction.