Tag: Entrepreneurship
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Meet UC Irvine alum Willy Kwak, Founder Krack’d Snacks
Tell us about your company: Krack’d Snacks is a clean-label snack company reinventing candy bars with real taste and texture, under 1g sugar, and no compromise. What inspired you to start your business? After nine years on keto, I was still craving sweets that actually satisfied. Every “better-for-you” snack fell short, so I started making…
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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 Michigan State alum Mike Trupiano, Founder The Feel Bar
Tell us about your company: We make protein bars with functional benefits! What inspired you to start your business? Not having purpose and fulfillment in big CPG. What are your proudest achievements so far? Over 1 million bars sold! What advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs: Never ever give up, the stars will align…
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Meet UC Berkeley alumni Cassidy Nolan, Founder Mach 1 Hot Sauce
Tell us about your company: Veteran owner and operated Hot Sauce company based out of Napa California. What inspired you to start your business? Came from a culinary background and enjoyed crafting new sauces and meals. I became tired of hot sauces on the market that have sugar, oils, gums and stabilizers. What are your…
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