Author: amyr rice
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Meet NYU alum Tapasya Bali, Founder of 100 Cal Snacks
Tell us about your company: At 100 Cal Snacks, we focus on the most powerful driver of overall health—the gut–brain axis. When the gut is imbalanced, it sends stress signals to the brain, increasing cravings and disrupting mood and digestion. Our snacks are designed to restore that balance. Each bite is crafted with functional, clinically…
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Meet MSU alum Allison Zaluski, Founder of Re-Route
Tell us about your company: Re-Route is a holistic wellness brand I founded to make emotional well-being more approachable, natural, and empowering. Our first product, In Its Tracks, is the original all-natural hard sour candy infused with adaptogens and vitamin D. It’s designed to engage the senses and help people pause and recenter when life…
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Meet USC alum Houston Buehrle, Founder of Little Zing
Tell us about your company: Little Zing is a small batch condiment company built around a 100 year old Danish mustard recipe passed down from founder Houston Buehrle’s great grandmother, Helle Jorgensen. What started as a holiday tradition made by Houston’s father Peter has grown into something Houston felt was too good to keep within…
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Meet NYU alum Levent Tuysuzoglu, Founder of Hazelicious
Tell us about your company: Hazelicious is on a mission to break the hazelnut out of its shell and show the world how delicious and versatile it can be—a natural choice for non-dairy alternatives, nut butters, and much more. What inspired you to start your business? Passing of my grandparents who owned a small hazelnut…
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Meet ASU and NYU alum Andrea Huspeni, Founder of This Dog’s Life
Tell us about your company: At This Dog’s Life, we’re building the category leader in biotics-driven dog wellness. Our near-term focus is oral care with our first portfolio brand, Bye Bye Dog Breath, built to lead the $2B category by targeting periodontal disease — the #1 health issue in dogs – at the root cause,…
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Meet UCSB alum Daphne Subar, Founder of Subarzsweets
Tell us about your company: Subarzsweets specializes in making gifting meaningful and intentional again. We ship a beautifully curated box of delicious Subarz (a cross between a cookie and biscotti) anywhere in the United States accompanied by a handwritten note. What inspired you to start your business? My three daughters inspired and challenged me to…
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Meet Northwestern alum Lynette Kruk, Founder of LIXMIX
Tell us about your company: LIXMIX is a premium ready-to-drink espresso brand inspired by global travel, petite desserts, and the joy of small indulgences. We create bold, dessert-inspired coffee flavors like Strawberry Kiss and Dulce de Leche in sleek petite cans designed to feel playful, elevated, and effortlessly chic. Our mission is to bring café-level…
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Meet UCLA alum Jen Yu, Co-Founder Jaxon Lane
Tell us about your company: We’re a California-based husband and wife team. We started Jaxon Lane because Alex was always stealing Jen’s skincare products. Our recipe for success: clinically tested actives + age-old Korean skincare ingredients, formulated with elite dermatologists. Our first product, the Bro Mask, is a celebrity favorite, and loved by guys like Nick…
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Meet Northwestern and U of Wisconsin alum Eli Mash, Founder of Mákor Coffee
Tell us about your company: Màkor Coffee is an organic coffee brand built around a simple idea: make your daily coffee do more. Our signature Moments Blend combines high-quality organic Arabica coffee with organic cacao and a small blend of whole-food ingredients like turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, chaga, and cayenne. It’s designed for people who…
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Meet UCLA alum Tanisha Pitts, Founder of Dreamy Vegan
Tell us about your company: Dreamy Vegan is where nostalgia meets plant-based indulgence. We create whimsical, dairy-free ice cream treats that bring back childhood memories with every bite. Our handcrafted, high-quality flavors are inspired by classic desserts, reimagined in a fun and ethical way. Dreamy Vegan isn’t just about ice cream—it’s about joy, playfulness, and…
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