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....
Aaron Ross and Sanya Richards-Ross, both accomplished athletes, have transitioned from their storied sports careers into entrepreneurship with the creation of Coordinates, a family-focused...
Jenna Hess founded Gnome Advent Calendar with the goal of creating handcrafted products that bring joy to seasonal celebrations. As a women-owned business, it...
Tom Filippini's journey from struggling with alcohol addiction to creating an innovative tabletop game illustrates how personal challenges can spark entrepreneurial creativity. Pepper Pong...
The story of FOAM Coolers is one of problem-solving and practical innovation, born from the personal experiences of its founders, David Kittle and Chad...
Chalkless, a innovative grip-enhancing product, was created by chemical and coatings experts Greg Pope and James Pidhurney. The duo discovered a unique solution to...
Y'all Sweet Tea was founded by Darien Craig, whose passion for the quintessential Southern drink motivated him to turn his family's secret sweet tea...
Founded in 2022 by Kausi Raman and Max Liechty, ChompShop aims to inspire the next generation of inventors, thinkers, and problem-solvers. The company's flagship...
Creator Camp is an edutech company dedicated to empowering children aged 6-13 with hands-on creative-tech skills. Founded by Kai Forman, Christopher Cazden Morrison, and...
Founded in 2018 by Ashley Sankar, a former U.S. Army Logistics Officer, 1920 is a clothing company focused on creating versatile, convertible garments. With...
What started as a comical, improvised swimsuit for a weekend lake competition has blossomed into a thriving men's swimwear business - Moonies Swimwear. Founded...
Founded by product inventor Jared Steele, Terrashroom is an innovative, app-controlled grow chamber designed to make mushroom cultivation accessible to beginners and experts alike....
Fysh Foods was founded by Zoya Biglary and Chef Paul Barbosa Jr. to provide a sustainable, cruelty-free substitute for raw fish.
Biglary's journey with...
Founded in September 2020 by Aliyah Marandiz in Austin, Texas, Sugardoh offers an eco-conscious approach to at-home hair removal. The company produces all-natural, compostable...
In his freshman year dorm room at Loyola University Chicago, Kobe Harris began developing what would become Kobee's, a natural personal care brand focused...
In 2021, Kimberly Aguirre and her husband launched Doatnut (pronounced doh-OAT-nut) in Oceanside, California, creating a unique approach to donuts that emphasizes nutrition without...
When Kelly McGee and Cristina Ashbaugh founded Yardsale in April 2023 in San Francisco, they identified two persistent challenges that had long plagued skiers:...
Founded in 2017 on North Carolina's Topsail Island, Topsail Steamer has simplified the messy process of seafood boils. The company, started by former biotech...
Born from a real-world problem at Keystone Ski Resort, RigStrips emerged as a practical solution for outdoor enthusiasts looking to protect both their valuable...
What started as a thoughtful homemade gift has evolved into a successful outdoor gaming company. BucketGolf, owned by Elevate Sports, offers a portable backyard...
From high-contact activities like boxing and rugby to sports such as basketball and soccer, mouthguards are a vital piece of safety equipment often overlooked...
Card.io, founded by University of Kentucky graduate Destin George Bell, is changing the way people approach cardiovascular exercise by turning it into an interactive,...
In 2019, Adam King and Sam Hyun founded 1587 Sneakers, a Boston-based startup that aims to serve the Asian American community with high-quality, Italian-made...
