Learn how indigenous hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids built their empire through storytelling, from hand-selling merch to running a global brand.

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Heather Aiu and Rachael Leinaʻala Soares each put in just $2,000 to start their business, Aloha Collection. The company sells splash-proof bags designed for travelers, athletes and beach goers, in tropical prints. It is now distributed all over the world and the company has stores in Hawaii and California.

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Learn how Eighth Generation’s tribal ownership model and ethical artist partnerships created a thriving Native American lifestyle brand with global reach.

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Josh Luber has spent his career in the hype economy, building StockX and Fanatics Collectibles. Now, he's using his experience to create a modern-day collectible through his toy company, ghostwrite.

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 Amy Denet Deal founded founder of 4Kinship, a Santa Fe-based upcycled fashion brand that empowers indigenous communities through entrepreneurship and social impact. Amy moved to Santa Fe about five years ago to reconnect with her Navajo culture, and in doing so, she has found her life's purpose in helping uplift other Native artists.

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In "Build Native," hosted by Benjamin Gottlieb, we highlight the journeys of inspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs who are building businesses that drive positive social change. Join us as we speak with the founders of 4Kinship, Eighth Generation, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, and Here's To You to explore what it means to be a creative entrepreneur, uplift one’s community, and gain recognition from international media outlets.

Tune in Thursdays on our YouTube channel or your favorite podcast platform to discover how these trailblazers are realizing their dreams and empowering their communities. Entrepreneurship is for everyone—join us and be inspired by their incredible journeys!

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Tobi Lütke, the founder of Shopify, started his journey over 20 years ago with a simple dream: to sell snowboards online. He wanted to combine his passions for snowboarding and technology to build a thriving online business. But the road to his first sale was filled with unexpected bumps, from wrestling with code to sending notarized copies of his passport to Utah just to accept credit card payments.

Inspired by these challenges, Tobi decided to make starting a business easier for everyone. In this intimate interview, he sits down with Shopify Masters to reflect on the past 20 years of entrepreneurship and shares what it takes for new founders to succeed in today's market.

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Latina entrepreneur Babba Rivera's Ceremonia disrupts hair care by celebrating cultural heritage, offering founders actionable tips for breaking industry barriers with purpose-driven branding.

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Founder Richard Lee originally started a company that hosted table tennis competitions, but he took an opportunity to acquire Joola, a German table tennis equipment brand, and expanded its product assortment into pickleball equipment. He shares advice for other entrepreneurs looking to maximize their opportunity in new categories.

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From NYC kitchens to a national brand, Nick Wiseman turned a beloved hummus recipe into Little Sesame, pioneering sustainable food entrepreneurship. 

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