Author: amyr rice
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Meet USC alum Zac Coughlin, Founder of Zac’s Sweet Shop
Tell us about your company: Zac’s Sweet Shop is a chocolate company making gourmet, innovative, and delicious bite-sized chocolate confections including truffles, cookies, pretzels, and chocolate bark. Zac is on the mission to reinvent the box of chocolates experience through purpose, passion, and innovative products. What inspired you to start your business? Ever since I…
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Meet USC alum Tanya Gonzalez, Founder EAUSO VERT
Tell us about your company: EAUSO VERT is a female and Latin-owned luxury fragrance brand developing clean yet complex perfumery for the next generation of scent enthusiasts—fragrance lovers seeking well-layered creations that are cruelty-free, transparent, and able to fit seamlessly into their collection regardless of gender. What inspired you to start your business? The lack…
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Meet USC alum Naecha Roberts, Founder of Barlou
Tell us about your company: BarLou is a self-care fragrance brand that celebrates who you are as you evolve in motion. Rooted in scent, sound, and storytelling, each product invites you to play, explore, and expand the definition of yourself. Inspired by my grandparents and my mother, BarLou was built with care, intention, and trust…
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Meet UCSB & UCLA alum: Ali Guthy, Founder of Buzzie
Tell us about your company: Buzzie is on a mission to redefine modern bug care, starting with our signature better-for-you, better-for-the-planet repellent solutions that smell great, feels great, and – wait for it – actually work! What inspired you to start your business? I’ve always had a passion for startups and CPG – having been…
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Meet USC alum Annie Wiener, Co-Founder Hyli Drops
Tell us about your company: Hyli is the first ever electrolyte and vitamin infused cocktail mixer drop, with 0 calories, 0 sugar, and all natural ingredients. Designed to replace sugary, hangover-inducing mixers, Hyli transforms any spirit into a clean, functional cocktail that supports your wellness goals – without sacrificing fun or flavor. Available in Margarita,…
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Meet USC alum Isabel Washington, Founder Laurel’s Coffee
Tell us about your company: Laurel’s is the first 100% A2 dairy ready-to-drink latte company. What inspired you to start your business? Looking at the canned coffee category and didn’t feel like anyone was speaking to the gen z female consumer, the largest consumer of coffee. What are your proudest achievements so far? We’re launching…
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Meet MSU alum: Lindsey Fredrick, Founder of Tart
Tell us about your company: Tart is an organic healthy lifestyle beverage focused around tart cherry and mineral water, prioritizing organic ingredients. Packed with vitamins & antioxidants, Tart may help reduce inflammation & support muscle recovery. Enjoy Tart daily for a refreshing boost on your overall health! What inspired you to start your business? Growing…
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Meet Northwestern & Berkeley alum: Brendan Flannery, Founder of RIP Cold Brew
Tell us about your company: RIP Cold Brew is cold brew for those who are not dead. For those who “Reap Infinite Potential” everyday, who are always active, always on the go, always on to the next adventure. We’re flipping one of the world’s most recognizable acronyms upside down into a life-affirming rallying cry to…
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Meet UCLA & USC alum Camille Lasker, Co-Founder of Holi Scoops
Tell us about your company: Holi Scoops is an innovative frozen dessert brand that empowers consumers to live holi(stically) while enjoying life’s indulgences. Having pioneered the perfect balance between clean ingredients, less sugar, and snackable portions, Holi Scoops is bringing joy back to the freezer. What inspired you to start your business? Holi Scoops was…
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Meet Syracuse alum ET (Eric Tecosky) Founder of Dirty Sue
Tell us about your company: Dirty Sue was born behind the bar at Jones Hollywood to solve a simple bartender problem: the olive juice ran out long before the olives, causing waste and standard jar brine was never meant for cocktails anyway. I worked directly with an olive farmer/importer and his family to develop the…
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