The story of Essence began on an airplane. Michael DeLeeuw, a financial services professional who traveled frequently for work, found himself on back-to-back flights...
Mad Mutz Mozzarella Laboratory is an Atlantic City-based company specializing in gourmet mozzarella sticks. It was co-founded in 2024 by Michael Steven “Mike” Hauke,...
Landon McKinnis started Private Grooming, LLC in 2019 as a vehicle to create a better body-grooming device. A self-described grooming enthusiast, McKinnis was motivated...
AirTulip is a New York-based startup that develops cleanroom-grade air purification systems to create “bubbles” of contaminant-free air in everyday indoor spaces. The company’s...
Paper Tacos is a greeting card business founded by Jesús Ruvalcaba. The company focuses on creating culturally specific cards that reflect the traditions, humor,...
Future Circus is a mixed reality entertainment venture co-founded by Brent Bushnell and Aiden Wolf. The company develops immersive experiences that combine physical spaces...
CowPots is a biodegradable pot manufacturer based on a third-generation dairy farm in northwest Connecticut. The business was founded by the Freund family, who...
History By Mail is a subscription-based service that sends replicas of historical documents through the mail each month. The company focuses on American history,...
BAM (Because Agriculture Matters) is a mission-driven food startup offering America’s first plant-based milk made from buckwheat. The company officially launched its flagship BAM...
Blackdot is an Austin-based startup that is blending technology with body art to transform how tattoos are designed and delivered. Founded by serial entrepreneur...
Firefly Recovery is a Los Angeles-based company that provides a wearable athletic recovery device designed to enhance muscle recovery for athletes. Its flagship product...
Duzter is a Maryland-based hockey protective gear company founded by a father-and-son duo, Martin Negron Jr. and Martin Negron Sr., in 2022. The business...
Dig World is the first construction equipment-themed adventure park in Texas, offering children and adults the chance to operate real heavy machinery in a...
Kiid Coffee, founded by David Sanborn and his son Ethan, offers a beverage designed for children that provides essential nutrients without the high caffeine...
Happy Birdwatcher is a company that provides high-quality, customized birdseed blends designed to attract specific bird species based on regional data. Founded by Susan...
Remento is a service designed to help individuals and families preserve personal stories in a structured and accessible format. They transform spoken reflections into...
GoodLove Foods specializes in gluten-free, frozen, ready-to-bake products designed for those with celiac disease and others seeking gluten-free options. Founded by Chennelle Diong and...
Bumpeez is a toy company that designs and manufactures inflatable character bumper cars for young children. Founded in 2022 by Michael Bergida and Israel...
Smith Baggett founded FlaminGO Charger in 2018. As a fourth-generation cattle rancher and auctioneer, Baggett pursued his entrepreneurial interests by creating a portable charging...
When architect Carrie Shaltz Haslup watched her brother and sister struggle to undress their baby daughter for skin-to-skin feeding sessions, she noticed something missing...
Charlotte Trecartin came up with the idea for CharCharms while studying business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. At 21, she juggled her studies...
When writers Pamela Redmond and Linda Rosenkrantz published their first baby name book "Beyond Jennifer & Jason" in 1988, they introduced a new approach...
Hayley Segar was tired of uncomfortable swimsuits. Working as a content creator in the bridal fashion industry, she had long struggled to find swimwear...
In the craft of quilting, where complexity often intimidates newcomers, Legit Kits offers a unique approach to mastering fabric arts. Founded by Mike O'Dell,...
Lindsay Mullenger founded Petite Keep in January 2020, driven by a personal challenge in preserving family memories. As a mother of three daughters, she...
In 2012, a near-accident on outdoor stairs led Ron Pritchett to develop an innovative solution to a common problem with traditional flashlights. While walking...
A cross-country flight and marathon in December 2019 led Coast Guard veteran Kristina Smithe to identify a specific environmental challenge: the large volume of...
When the COVID-19 pandemic closed restaurants in 2020, former emergency room nurse Anh Trousdale and her husband Joseph found themselves missing their weekly pho...
In March 2021, three friends - Tom Phillips, Jaron Nalewak, and Joe McDevitt - launched BroGlo, a self-tanning company focused specifically on male consumers....
