In this episode I am joined by Ashley Gould, Founder of Âme Atendre™. Âme Atendre™, translating to “tend to the soul” in French, captures their mission: to cultivate meaningful connection through thoughtfully designed tableware. They believe in the power of open and curious conversations, especially across differences, to deepen our human bonds and well-being. Their collections elevate everyday gatherings, fostering moments of reflection, understanding, and connection that elevate and enrich the lives of those who share them. Prior to Âme Atendre, Ashley was an trailblazing executive at JUUL and 23andMe.

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Thank you to this episode mid-break sponsor, SpotOn GPS Fence offers a savvy alternative for pet owners who prefer to avoid the hassle of pricey (and let's be honest, unsightly) traditional fences or the laborious task of burying wire across their property. Try it out risk-free for a full 90 days with SpotOn's 5-star guarantee. SpotOn is on sale for $100 off and you can use code STARTSMALL to snag aentire year of tracking absolutely free at https://spotonfence.com/

In this episode I am joined by Tom Spier, Founder of BFG Partners, a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage consumer products including the likes of OLIPOP, Mid-Day Squares, Athletic Greens, Vacation, and more. As of spring 2024, they just announced the activation of their third fund with commitments already approaching 70% of the $125 million target fund size.

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Thank you to this episodes mid-break sponsor, Annie Sloan paint, where simplicity meets stunning results. Say goodbye to compromising between quality, depth of color, and durability. With Annie's Wall Paint, you get it all. Make sure to check them out at https://www.anniesloan.com/us/

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In this episode I am joined by Quaid Walker, Founder of Bezel, a marketplace for authenticated luxury watches with +$400M in listings from Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Cartier, and more. Along with that, they've raised $10M from John Legend, Steve Aoki, Kevin Hart, J Balvin, Michael Ovitz and BoxGroup. With Bezel, you can easily browse for watches on the Bezel app, chat with their watch experts about specific watches on the platform, and rest assured that every watch sold on Bezel is authenticated by their in-house team of authentication specialists formerly from Sotheby's and Christie's.

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In this episode I am joined by Craig Dubitsky, Co-Founder & CEO of Happy Coffee, alongside actor Robert Downey Jr. Slow roasted coffee creates complex notes, char-free and smooth taste, all while sourcing from thoughtful growers across 8 countries.

Trust me, if you haven't tried Happy Coffee yet, I'm sure you've tried one of his other brands. He is the man behind consumer brands such as Method soap, EOS (lip balm), and Hello Products (oral care).

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Thank you to this episodes mid-break sponsor, Bluesound, the ultimate in high-fidelity audio. The Bluesound ecosystem uses your home wireless network not just to stream music, but also to communicate with other BluOS-enabled players on your network. With the BluOS Controller App for your smart device, you can play your music in perfect sync, or play different music simultaneously. Made for more than MP3, Bluesound is compatible with a wide range of digital formats, including MQA for studio-master-quality sound. Make sure to check them out now and save 15% off your purchase with code: STARTINGSMALL15 at https://www.bluesound.com/

In this episode I am joined by Will Nitze, Founder & CEO of IQBAR, the leading brain and body nutrition company most known for their low-sugar, high-protein bars with brain-boosting ingredients. What started in his Boston apartment kitchen in 2017 can now be found in more than 10,000 stores and more than 14,000 5-star online reviews.

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Thank you to this episodes mid-break sponsor, Fiesta Dinnerware. Known for its fun mix and match colors, Fiesta are durable, lead safe, made in the USA, and microwave, dishwasher, and oven proof. Make sure to check them out at https://fiestafactorydirect.com/

In this episode I am joined by Jen Zest of GOODLES. GOODLES quickly took over the mac and cheese category with its bold packaging and “adult” flavors. The brand is only 2 years old and has already sold over 9 billion noodles. A box of GOODLES is sold every 2 seconds

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Thank you to this episodes mid-break sponsor, Terra Labs. Why settle for mass-produced lamps when you can have something truly special? Transform your space with Terra Lab’s print-to-order lamps. From design, production, to assembly, each lamp is crafted with care in our studio in Southern California and made from plant-based materials. Whether you prefer sleek and modern or funky and charming, we have the perfect lamp to complement your aesthetic. Invest in your own unique lamps at terralabs.design/startingsmall with 20% off. Visit terralabs.design/startingsmall and the discount will be automatically applied in the cart.

In this episode I am joined by Vidyuth Srinivasan of Entrupy, scalable AI-powered solutions for product verification—anytime, anywhere. At the palm of your hand in seconds, Entrupy protects businesses, buyers and sellers from inadvertently transacting in counterfeit and fraudulent items.

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Thank you to this episodes mid-break sponsor, Blomus, where intelligent, minimalist, and functional design meet to elevate your contemporary home. Make sure to check them out at https://blomus.us/

In this episode I am joined by Melissa and Lee of Frame Fitness, the first at-home, digitally-connected pilates reformer. The husband-and-wife team behind the at-home, digitally-connected Pilates reformer combines Melissa’s success and knowledge in the Pilates space and Lee’s entrepreneurial spirit.

The at-home fitness space was already growing rapidly and with the quick acceleration of the need for at-home fitness options, they knew there would be a greater demand for digitally-connected Pilates and got to work. Launching into a new entrepreneurial endeavor together, the couple found that the global Pilates & Yoga studios market size is projected to reach $215.8B by 2025.

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Thank you to this episodes mid-break sponsor, Annie Sloan paint, where simplicity meets stunning results. Say goodbye to compromising between quality, depth of color, and durability. With Annie's Wall Paint, you get it all. Make sure to check them out at https://www.anniesloan.com/us/

In this episode I am joined by Rosa Li of Wildwonder, the world’s first prebiotic + probiotic sparkling drink. As a child, Rosa Li was inspired by her grandma's herbal tonics to make a delicious Wildwonder beverage that combines heritage-inspired herbal knowledge with gut-healing elements. After appearing on ABC's Shark Tank, Wildwonder can be found in numerous retailers, nation wide and online at https://drinkwildwonder.com/

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Thank you to this episodes mid-break sponsor, Chubbies, the everyday apparel brand for all kinds of one-of-a-kinds, is best known for their high quality and comfortable pieces - from shorts to swim trunks, pants to polos, shirts and jackets, they make it all in a range of colors, sizes and patterns, from bright and bold to relaxed and neutral. Make sure to check them out at chubbies.com

In this episode I am joined by Jash Mehta of Pop & Bottle, serving up pure, organic almond and oat lattes using simple ingredients. Jash and her co-founder, Blair, launched Pop & Bottle with the goal to create delicious RTD lattes with clean, functional ingredients and without dairy or refined sugars.

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