Category: USC
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Meet Northwestern alum Mara Smith, Founder Inspiro Tequila
Tell us about your company: Inspiro Tequila is a clean, additive-free tequila brand that is crafted with discerning female consumers in mind. We not only offer impeccable, meticulously crafted tequilas, but we are also providing more female perspectives to the spirits industry by being distilled, owned and led by women. What inspired you to start…
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Meet USC alum Jodie Mannis, Founder of Good Vibes Cookie
Tell us about your company: My name is Jodi and I am the mastermind & confectionary heARTist behind all the magic of Good Vibes Cookie Co. We have created an elevated magical experience that shows food can sparkle with heARTistic flair & still be delicious. Good Vibes Cookie Co was created to elevate the gift…
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Meet USC alum Noah Nazarian, Co-Founder of Bahamii
Tell us about your company: Bahamii’s Date & Almond Bars use 7 or less superfood ingredients – with dates as the #1 ingredient – resulting in a fresh and soft texture that doesn’t get stuck in your teeth and is naturally sweet with no added sugar and no preservatives. What inspired you to start your…
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Meet USC alumni Shelby Sims, Co-Founder Quincy
Tell us about your company: Quincy offers the ideal ratio of olives to premium, from-the-barrel brine, makes the perfect dirty martini for every occasion. With zero waste. What inspired you to start your business? As martini enthusiasts, my Co-Founder Halli Sigel and I noticed the lack of an easy, sustainable option for making premium-quality dirty…
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Meet USC alumni J-Min Jackson, Founder Getaway Growth
Tell us about your company: As our world becomes increasingly interconnected and we experience an era of unprecedented world challenges, it is imperative for our youth to be aware of how they are interrelated with people in other parts of the world. At Getaway Growth, we believe enriching opportunities such as transformative travel and experiential…
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Meet USC and UCI alumni Cassy Velazquez, Founder Fussy Mom Wellness
Tell us about your company: Fussy Mom is a supplement company delivering trustworthy, research-based supplements women can feel good about taking and proud to share with others. Our goal is to help women be smarter about their supplement choices, so they are not wasting their money and are getting the benefits they’re looking for. Moms…
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Meet USC alum Sean Kawamura, Founder Study Break Hard Seltzer
Tell us about your company: Study Break is cocktail inspired hard seltzer. Most hard seltzers are made from a beer-derived base, but Study Break stands apart with a unique alcohol base made from oranges. This allows us to deliver bold, refreshing flavor without any of the off-putting aftertaste. Welcome to Flavortown! What inspired you to…
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Meet USC alumni Carmen Herrera, Founder of Sabi Juice
Tell us about your company: Sabi is a wellness-focused company dedicated to empowering the Latino community through nutrition and education. Specializing in premium cold-pressed juices and smoothies, Sabi aims to bridge the gap in food desert communities by providing natural, nutrient-dense products that support both physical and mental well-being. With a strong emphasis on the…
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Meet USC alumni Jiashu Du, Founder Better Together Foods
Tell us about your company: Better Together Foods is an organic snack brand with a big heart for inclusion! Our mission is to bring people together through the simple joy of sharing healthy, organic snacks. What inspired you to start your business? Better Together Foods was founded on a quinoa popcorn product I developed for…
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Meet UCSB & USC alumni Emma Flanders, Co-Founder HAWKs
Tell us about your company: HAWKs (Hiking Adventures With Kids) is a year-round nature-based enrichment program based in Los Angeles, CA. Our programs are for explorers 5-12 and encourage a sense of wonder about the natural world, familiarize them with local plants and animals, teach them the fundamentals of hiking, trail safety, and LNT (Leave…
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