Claw Convos

CLOVO Brand creates clothing and accessories to empower women and the environment through the creation of new designs and the use of natural materials. Co-founders, Megan and Monica, share how they successfully started their business during college and revolutionized the pantyhose industry. The entrepreneurs share tips for launching a Kickstarter, securing a manufacturer and building a team.

Andy Greenfield is a serial entrepreneur in both the for-profit and not-for-profit arenas. Organizations he has founded include Greenfield Consulting Group (1983, sold to WPP in 2002), Greenfield Online (1993, sold to Insight Venture Partners 1999), Greenfield Everyday Heroes Foundation (1995), Colgate University's Thought Into Action Entrepreneurship Institute (2009) and TIA Ventures (2014). Andy shares his advice and insights, how he has been able to pay it forward, and the importance of timing, adaptability, and team building.

Claira Janover, 22-year old Harvard Student and part-time social media activist, discusses the consequences of misinformation, media scare tactics, intimidation, and doxxing in the months following her viral #BlackLivesMatter TikToks. In this episode, we discuss balancing the pressures and pitfalls of social media influence contrasted with the benefits and advantages of having an audience and voice online.

Co-hosts, Sheila and Maya Dunne, are joined by Emily Hochman - the founder of Wellory, an app that helps people make healthier eating choices. Wellory has received $4.2 million in funding and Emily is part of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. She shares what it means to be a "responsible risk-taker," the realities of being a female founder, and the difference between a problem and an inconvenience.

On this week's episode of Claw Convos we are joined by the Co-Founders of Campus Reel, Nick Freud and Rob Carroll. Campus Reel is an EdTech company that has revolutionized the college search process. Nick and Rob share what they love about entrepreneurship, some of the lessons they've learned and their vision for the future. Since founding CampusReel in 2017, Nick and Rob have been named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education, and have been featured in the NYTimes, TechCrunch, and on Good Morning America.

Sheila and Maya share what a typical work-week looked like for them living together in San Juan, Puerto Rico for two months. They discuss their experiences exploring the island on the weekends, working on their startups, and their day to day routine.

Simeon Krastev shares his journey of leaving the corporate world to pursue his entrepreneurial passions. He shares the secret to how he has overcome every obstacle that has come his way and provides insight about how to turn adversity into an advantage.

The Dunne sisters are joined by their Dad in this week's episode to discuss how to find the right niche for your business referencing past business experiences and stories.

Julie Dunne talks about ways to promote mental wellness and maintain a balanced lifestyle, her research on mindfulness, and her experience founding Drishti Holistic Wellness.

Ryan Zeiser shares his entrepreneurship journey with hosts, Sheila and Maya Dunne, shining light on three invaluable lessons he learned along the way.