You Found a Rabbit Hole

Erin Gore is transforming the way we view weed with delicious chef-inspired, cannabis confections Erin Gore is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Garden Society, a cannabis confection company started in early 2016. Erin also helps run Gore Family Vineyards, a boutique winery nestled in Healdsburg, Sonoma County. What was your biggest discovery in […]

Zawadi Bryant is an engineer and social good master, working towards providing healthcare to children everywhere Zawadi Bryant, as Chief Executive Officer for NightLight Pediatric Urgent Care, brings a wealth of business marketing and quality improvement experience. She is a graduate of Cornell University, with a master’s degree in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering and […]

Put Those Business Cards Back in Your Wallet — Here’s How You Should Approach Every Networking Event.

Kena Paranjape is a marketer, merchandiser, writer and the creative force behind BRIKA. After earning her MBA, she created merchandising strategies for Old Navy, Banana Republic, Joe Fresh, and a high-end eco-lifestyle concept shop before launching BRIKA with her co-founder. Today Kena also consults with artisans and designers, helping them to define and grow their […]

Katy Aucoin, launched dearduck, a platform that elevates the concept of “know your customer” to revolutionize gifting How did you decide to start your own company? What was the thought process, and what were you doing before? It seemed like almost everyday I had to make decisions for other people that left me feeling like […]

Lynn Le is the founder and CEO of Society Nine, a contemporary women’s boxing brand inspired by the fight within every woman. A brown belt in Krav Maga and a former kickboxing instructor, Lynn was named to Portland Business Journal’s 2017 40 under 40 list and Forbes 30 under 30 Class of 2018 in retail/e-commerce. […]