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Apr 2025
48m 6s

Advice Line with Jeff and Curran Dandura...

Guy Raz | Wondery
About this episode
Jack Black Skin Care co-founders Jeff and Curran Dandurand join Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, how the Dandurands are passing the entrepreneurial torch one carbonated beverage at a time. First we meet Inga from Maine, who’s navigating the role advisors can play for her kelp farm and skincare business. Ne ... Show More
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