When Claire Coder unexpectedly started her period at a startup event — with no products in sight — she had a lightbulb moment: why aren’t pads and tampons stocked like toilet paper? That spark led her to leave college at 19 and launch Aunt Flow, a company now supplying 60,000 bathrooms nationwide.

In this inaugural CEO Conversations episode, Steve Stivers talks with Claire about:

• The origin story that sparked a nationwide movement
• Dropping out to go “all in” on her idea
• Pivoting from subscription boxes to B2B success
• Building credibility and pitching to non-menstruating decision-makers
• Cold networking strategies that actually work
• Breaking taboos with humor and purpose

It’s an inspiring, candid look at how grit, mission, and a touch of levity can change the conversation — and the marketplace.