When Matt Meeker started sharing a Brooklyn apartment with a Great Dane, he didn’t know it would inspire him to launch a multi-million dollar company. But, disappointed by what pet stores offered for big dogs like his, Matt co-founded BARK, a subscription service for dogs of all sizes. After launching in 2012, the brand expanded to include food, furnishings, ... Show More
Aug 17
Bobbie: Laura Modi. How a Baby Formula Startup Took Market Share From Two Industry Giants
Laura Modi set out to build a better infant formula. What followed was years of setbacks: a crippling dispute with the FDA, a frustrating search for a manufacturer, and the constant fear that the company would run out of money before it reached customers.But today, Bobbie generat ... Show More
1h 19m
Jun 2020
308: How Henrik Werdelin Built a 9-Figure Subscription Box Business for Dogs
Henrik Werdelin has never been about chasing money, power, or fame. Instead, his focus has always been on creating cool things with people he enjoys being around. That’s exactly how BarkBox, now one of many subsidiaries under BARK, came to be.
Despite Werdelin’s non-material appr ... Show More
1h 9m
Apr 2023
E016 - MattDoesFitness: How I Proved The Fitness Industry Wrong
Join us for an exciting conversation with MattDoesFitness, the YouTube sensation, gymshark athlete and now entrepreneur who’s been inspiring millions across the globe to reach their health and fitness goals. In this episode, we delve into Matt’s journey, including the challenges ... Show More
1h 43m
Jul 2014
SPI 117: Broke on a Friend’s Couch to Successful Entrepreneur with Dwight Peters of BackersHub
#117: Today’s guest on the podcast, Dwight Peters, had started a number of different businesses that didn’t go according to plan, which eventually led him to going broke and having to stay on his friend’s couch while he figured out his next move. His perseverance paid off, howeve ... Show More
29m 14s
Mar 2021
CEO Series: Matt Leibowitz - Building Stake & Managing Gamestop Saga
<p>Usually when Matt appears on Equity Mates, he's talking about stocks in the US. This time though, Bryce and Alec wanted to take a different angle, and explore his entrepreneurial journey building <a href="https://hellostake.com/au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">St ... Show More
40m 41s
Jul 2021
EP 126 Leith Matthews, Founder of Rokpool
On this episode of Dubai Works, we are joined with Leith Matthews, a Dubai based Entrepreneur. He launched his first business in Dubai in 2011 - MAKE Business Hub - the region’s first dedicated creative and entrepreneurial co-working cafe After selling MAKE Business Hub, then joi ... Show More
42m 13s
Dec 2023
Jack Mardack, Co-Founder of Oyster: How I Created a Human-Centric Unicorn Startup as a B Corp
<p><strong>Jack Mardack, Co-Founder of Oyster</strong></p>
<p>Jack began his career as an "accidental" marketer before working in banking and finance. Then, he had enough and decided to move to the San Francisco Bay Area to join the startup scene. There, he met like-min ... Show More
50m 7s