Episodes (Page 38)
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Melissa and Doug Bernstein's first success was a wooden 'fuzzy puzzle'.
Melissa And Doug Bernstein
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Michael Dell started selling PC upgrade kits from his dorm room in 1983.
Michael Dell
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Marcia Kilgore started as a personal trainer with $300 and no plan.
Marcia Kilgore
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Reid Hoffman envisioned a future of merged online and real-life social networks.
Reid Hoffman
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Kate and Andy Spade created a modern-shaped handbag, launching an iconic fashion brand.
Andy Spade
Kate Spade
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Gary Erickson created an energy bar named after his dad, inspired by a cookie.
Gary Erickson
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Arthur Blank and Bernie Marcus were fired from Handy Dan hardware stores.
Arthur Blank
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Yvon Chouinard started Patagonia to create climbing gear he couldn't find.
Yvon Chouinard
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Alexa von Tobel founded LearnVest after her father's death highlighted financial planning needs.
Alexa von Tobel
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Robert Johnson envisioned BET in 1979 while lobbying for cable.
Robert Johnson
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Tom Chappell launched Tom's of Maine in 1970 with a $5000 loan.
Tom Chappell
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Zumba originated from an aerobics class where Beto Perez improvised.
Alberto Perlman
Beto Perez
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Susan Tynan sought a tangible business after e-commerce experience.
Susan Tynan
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Childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield opened an ice cream shop.
Ben Cohen
Jerry Greenfield
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Instagram launched with a server that frequently crashed.
Kevin Systrom
Mike Krieger
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Eileen Fisher started a women's clothing line with minimalist designs.
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Jake Carpenter aimed to improve the Snurfer in 1977.
Jake Carpenter
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Whitney Wolfe co-founded Tinder, then faced harassment allegations.
Whitney Wolfe
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Wendy Kopp founded Teach For America to address public school inequities.