Backstory Beginnings

Palmer’s Hot Chicken Founder Palmer Fortune speaks about the origin of his restaurant group, his inspiring path to sobriety, and the key experience that taught him people are what make a business.

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Sandbox VR Founder Steve Zhao talks about his immersive VR experiences, building games since being a boy, moving to Hong Kong, what to worry about in business, and great ideas with decent execution. 

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Co-Founder Kerry Docherty shares the start of the family-run clothing company in a story of joy, comfort, pride, sustainability.

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CEO Ryan Kent talks the start of the performance fabric menswear brand, being laughed out of tradeshows, being a first mover, a veteran, a hard worker, and the right hirer.

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Brilliant Earth Co-Founder Beth Gerstein shares her responsibly sourced business approach that charted a new course in fine jewelry, along with the importance of waking up excited.

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Founder and CEO Paul Hedrick talks about building his boot brand after being rejected from business school, making big bets, and moving fast, all while being nice person

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Founder Jeni Britton Bauer shares the start of her ice cream shops, the intersection of art and entrepreneurship, consistency, and creating a Lord of the Rings fellowship. 

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