ShippoinThe Close-UpsBryr operations manager Jenny Houser: ‘Mass-produced goods are less expensive, but people are going…Jenny Houser believes that the best way to make ethical fashion accessible to everyone is to talk about it.Apr 11, 2019Apr 11, 2019
ShippoinThe Close-UpsFull Leaf Tea Company Founder: If Entrepreneurship Isn’t Your Cup of Tea, Don’t Do ItThe biggest takeaway about graduating college during one of the United States’ greatest economic downturns, is that it can be either be a…Jan 28, 2019Jan 28, 2019
ShippoinThe Close-UpsFormer Amazon engineer cooks up healthy, comforting instant mealsThere’s no place like home. It’s the inspiration behind The Buttermilk Company, a home-style Indian instant meal service founded by former…Jan 14, 2019Jan 14, 2019
ShippoinThe Close-UpsFor this founder, unit economics are easier to figure out than peopleSteven Ou has been quietly tackling technical challenges since he was 12. That’s when he started programming — years before he took on the…Nov 26, 2018Nov 26, 2018
ShippoinThe Close-UpsAt Luckyleo Dancewear, customers lead product and designLuckyleo Dancewear is a dance apparel company founded by Karen Saari and her two daughters, Chelsea Early and Heather Walker. Launched in…Nov 13, 2018Nov 13, 2018
ShippoinThe Close-UpsBean Box: an online coffee company grounded in customer experienceDespite having a background in software engineering, Matthew Berk’s disposition resembles a teacher or a professor. His thoughts are a…Oct 30, 2018Oct 30, 2018
ShippoinThe Close-UpsY Combinator Grad Helps Fortune 100 Companies Increase Customer and Employee SatisfactionGreeted with a spirited and crystal clear voice, Ashley Wong jumped right into interview mode during our conversation. Her journey from…Oct 15, 2018Oct 15, 2018
ShippoinThe Close-UpsThis former InStyle reporter finds her best fit in affordable bridesmaids dresses“Leaving the corporate world after 14 years can be scary. But it’s the best decision I’ve ever made,” said Grace Lee. Today, her company…Oct 1, 2018Oct 1, 2018
ShippoinThe Close-UpsMeet the man behind the train empire that’s picking up steamStephen Nelson, also known as “Mr. Muffin”, is a man of many talents. Prior to building a train empire in Atlanta, Indiana, he worked as…Sep 17, 2018Sep 17, 2018
ShippoinThe Close-UpsThe Hauntingly-delicious Cookies of Grey Ghost BakeryKatherine Frankstone quickly rolled up the windows of her Prius as the South Carolina summer heat gave way to the first thunderstorm of the…Aug 30, 2018Aug 30, 2018