| Tell us about your company: |
| Good Candy is the candy that refuses to compromise—sour gummy bites that taste like your childhood favorites, with 70% less sugar, electrolytes, zero artificial anything, and eye-catching retro packaging that makes you smile before you even open the bag. Founded by three dads who saw a broken candy aisle and built something better, we’re bringing good vibes to the world one bag at a time, because the world doesn’t need more candy—it needs more Good Candy. |
| What inspired you to start your business? |
| When my daughter was born, I cleaned up my diet and lifestyle a lot but still had a sweet tooth. A lot of the better for you candy didn’t do it for me, so Good Candy sprouted from that inconvenience.. |
| What are your proudest achievements so far? |
| Good Candy was the only pre-launch brand selected as one of 25 finalists in 7-Eleven’s “Brands with Heart” emerging brands competition. Over 750 brands applied! |
| What advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs: |
| There will be a lot of “No’s” but just keep swimming. |
| Please share a memory or thought about your alma mater: |
| I was co-chair of social while at Anderson, so my fondest memories revolve around all the weekend trips, weeknight dinners and impromptu beach hangs with my classmates. |
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