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Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

Hakuna Brands Co-Founder Hannah Hong on Entrepreneurship

What happens to a consumer food product company when grocery stores report as much as an 89% increase in sales?
May 19, 2020
3 min read
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

This Tech Startup Has Seen a 500% Increase in Website Traffic Since The Start of the Pandemic

The life of an entrepreneur can be an unpredictable ride filled with both triumphs and challenges. But thankfully for Homads co-founder Vi Nguyen, COVID-19 has been a challenge she felt ready to face head-on.
May 18, 2020
3 min read
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

This Remote Work Startup Couldn’t Have Picked a Better Time to Launch

Serial entrepreneur Maren Kate knows there’s nothing new about remote work. Her first hire was remote, and her most recent venture was a boutique recruiting firm focused on hiring full-remote employees. Which is why Inde.co, an online platform for remote workers, felt like a natural next step even before stay-at-home orders first became a reality. […]
May 12, 2020
3 min read
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

A Pandemic ‘Dismantled’ This Catering Business. Now the Owner Is Moving Forward With Purpose.

In small ways, Laurine Wickett, head chef and owner at San Francisco’s Left Coast Catering, predicted our new COVID-19 reality in February.
May 8, 2020
3 min read
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

Cathy Gomes of 700 Rivers on Pivoting Her Small Business

Having a business idea that sounds like it will work doesn’t mean that it’s the right idea for your market, your skill set, or the moment in time.
April 14, 2020
3 min read
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

In Times of Uncertainty, Lean Businesses Are Poised to Succeed

Zhanna Babchuk, founder of Poshare, an on-demand fashion platform where customers can rent or purchase dresses, noticed something was amiss when 50% of her web traffic vanished.
April 8, 2020
3 min read

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