In this episode of The Founders Society Podcast, we sit down with Ellie Jamison, co-founder of Play Henry, the pickleball brand that’s redefining the game with style, strategy, and innovation. What started as a passion project between two business school friends quickly became a thriving brand—complete with grassroots marketing, collegiate partnerships, and corporate gifting opportunities.

Ellie shares:

• How she and co-founder Grace turned their love for pickleball into a growing brand.
• The behind-the-scenes process of designing the perfect paddle.
• How they sold out their first 100 paddles before even launching officially.
• Their strategic pivot from collegiate licensing to expanding into the corporate gifting space.
• What’s next for Play Henry, including their expansion into Padel.

This episode is packed with insights on product development, grassroots marketing, and knowing when to pivot in business. Whether you're a pickleball enthusiast, a creative entrepreneur, or someone dreaming of launching a product-based business, you won’t want to miss this conversation!

https://playhenry.com/

https://www.instagram.com/shopplayhenry

Tune in now to hear how Ellie and Play Henry are making waves in the world of pickleball.