Episodes (Page 37)
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Seth Goldman created Honest Tea after being frustrated with sugary drinks.
Seth Goldman
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Kate and Andy Spade launched their iconic handbag brand after a conversation about missing designs.
Andy Spade
Kate Spade
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Mariam Naficy founded Minted, an online stationery store, after selling her first company for $110 million.
Mariam Naficy
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Troy Carter managed Lady Gaga, elevating her to superstardom and shaping her brand.
Troy Carter
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Bob Moore was inspired by a book to start Bob's Red Mill, focusing on whole grains.
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Barbara Corcoran built The Corcoran Group, a successful Manhattan real estate company.
Barbara Corcoran
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Patrick and John Collison founded Stripe, a software company simplifying e-commerce payments.
John Collison
Patrick Collison
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Ron Shaich transformed Au Bon Pain into a national chain before founding Panera Bread.
Ron Shaich
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Jane Wurwand built Dermalogica into an international beauty empire, setting skincare standards.
Jane Wurwand
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Niraj Shah and Steve Conine launched Wayfair after realizing online furniture sales offered wider selection.
Niraj Shah
Steve Conine
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Daymond John founded FUBU (For Us By Us) in 1992, inspired by hip hop culture.
Daymond John
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Katrina Lake's experiment with friends led to the creation of Stitch Fix in 2010.
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Nolan Bushnell founded Atari, revolutionizing video games, and Chuck E. Cheese's, changing family dining.
Nolan Bushnell
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Lara Merriken created LÄRABAR in 2000 using a simple mix of fruits and nuts.
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Carley Roney and David Liu founded The Knot in 1996, seeing a market gap in wedding planning.
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Brian Scudamore started 1-800-GOT-JUNK? with a $700 truck to fund his college education.
Brian Scudamore
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Jeni Britton Bauer launched Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, inspired by her love for perfume.
Jeni Britton Bauer
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Jimmy Wales launched Wikipedia in 2001, envisioning a collaborative online encyclopedia.
Jimmy Wales
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Dave Gilboa and Neil Blumenthal founded Warby Parker in 2008 due to the difficulty of buying affordable glasses online.
Dave Gilboa
Neil Blumenthal
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James Dyson invented a bagless vacuum cleaner after 5 years and 5,000 prototypes.
James Dyson