#34. Fran Maier  is the CEO and founder of BabyQuip, the "Airbnb of baby rental equipment." Having been a co-founder for Match.com, Fran is no stranger to the startup world. In fact, Fran has been involved in starting numerous enterprises and continues to invest in other startups. Fran encourages founders to differentiate their business from the market and talk with customers in order to establish a successful brand.

In this episode we dive into:

• Why building brand trust is important
• Co-founding Match.com, TrustE, and BabyQuip
• BabyQuip's unique Shark Tank experience
• Fran's tips for navigating your board of directors