Meet the Founders: The Stein Family (Russ, Melody, Taysia, and Rylan Stein) of pi00a pizza

At its heart, pi00a is about more than pizza. With unemployment affecting more than half of the Deaf community, Russ and Melody built their business as a platform for access, equity, and meaningful work.

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Meet the Founder: Brian Gibb of Vaca Chips

A self-professed fast-food addict, Brian did a 180 when he decided to take control of his health. Brian spent months developing a better chip. Vaca Chips are made with three simple ingredients.

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Meet the CEO: Nash Ryan of Cadoro Bakery

Nash’s humble beginnings as a delivery driver for Cadoro Bakery set the foundation for his future as CEO and owner.

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Meet the Founder: Margaret Coons of Nuts For Cheese

Certified vegan chef Margaret Coons started out with a stand at a local farmer’s market. Now, her delicious plant-based cheeses are delighting vegans, vegetarians, and even dairy lovers all across North America.

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Meet the Founders: Lolly Parker and Sumi Nishi of Lolly’s Frozen Grapes

While brainstorming the perfect snack, Lolly and Sumi created Lolly’s Frozen Grapes.

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Meet the Founders: Diogo Valente and Tiago Rebelo of Swee Creamery

Friends and fitness advocates Diogo and Tiago launched Swee to provide a healthy yet satisfying alternative to traditional ice cream.

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Meet The Founder: Carly Stein of Beekeeper’s Naturals

Beekeeper's Naturals offers health-boosting products like propolis throat spray while also promoting sustainable practices for pollinators.

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Meet the Founder: Joe Nicchi of CVT Soft Serve

New York native Joe Nicchi made soft serve cool again with his LA ice cream truck, CVT Soft Serve.

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Meet the Founders: Daphne Hedley and Diane Wong of Mekhala

Meet Mekhala: a brand built on passion, courage, and the determination of three women. Though they faced the heartbreaking loss of their co-founder Jang, sisters Daphne and Diane are carrying on their shared mission.

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Meet the Founders: Stacey Lee, Sean Lee, and Tiffany Yang of Sweety Ice Cream

Passion, a shared childhood, and a family legacy—these are the ingredients that make Sweety Ice Cream special.

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Meet the Founder: Candice Choi of GEEM

Imagine a childhood filled with the rich, umami flavors of Korean seaweed, transformed into a modern, irresistible snack.

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Meet the Founders: Colby Barr and Ryan O'Donovan of Verve Coffee Roasters

What happens when musicians turn their passion to coffee? You get Verve Coffee Roasters. Founded in 2007, Colby and Ryan built their brand on sustainable practices and direct trade relationships with coffee producers worldwide.

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