Flowers make people happy. But in the United States, there’s been a “lost” generation of people who haven’t had flowers in their homes. Maybe it’s because flowers are too expensive, they don’t last long, or are simply just a chore to bring home. Enter It’s By U, a subscription flower service where you assemble the […]
Michael Chad Hoeppner, Founder of GK Training and Communications, steps back on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss how he’s been able to grow his company through the use of technology. Back in Episode 28, we learned a lot of the public speaking techniques that Michael teaches to presidential candidates and high powered […]
Jenny Fleiss, Co-Founder of Rent the Runway, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss her newest project as Co-Founder of Jetblack. Jetblack is a personal shopping service with the financial backing of Walmart, and Co-Founded by Jenny and Marc Lore (Jet, Quidsi/ diapers.com). Designed with the busy consumer in mind, Jetblack uses […]
Bicycle sharing programs and other alternative forms of transportation are becoming more popular in urban areas, but one thing you don’t see is a lot of people wearing helmets. Why? Because bicycle helmets are big, clunky, and no one wants to carry them around. David Hall and Jordan Klein, Co-Founders of Park and Diamond, thought […]
Helaine Knapp, Founder of CityRow, steps back on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss the growth of her boutique fitness studio. Since we first spoke to Helaine in 2015 on Episode 5, a lot has changed with CityRow and the boutique fitness world. CityRow has added a signature studio on the Upper East […]
It is no secret that parking in New York City is a miserable experience. Everyone knows this, but especially Josh Futterman. He’s been driving and parking in New York City for 34 years. Spending a lot of time battling New York City traffic and circling the blocks looking for an elusive parking spot, Josh thought there […]
What’s it like to invent a beauty category? In 2014, Laura Schubert had the idea that not everyone wanted to remove their body and pubic hair. Maybe they wanted to groom it. But how to approach this taboo subject? The answer was head on. Laura was undeterred despite being rejected multiple times when looking for […]
Alexandra Janelli, Founder of Modrn Sanctuary steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss her wellness center located at 12 W 27th Street. Modrn Sanctuary offers health, wellness, and beauty services in a 5,000 square foot space featuring 15 treatment rooms centered around a salt room that features Himalyan Salt that is over […]
Ashley Mills and Mark Mullet, the Co-Founders of obé fitness, step on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss their online fitness platform and community. As consumers of boutique fitness classes in New York City, Mark and Ashley saw an opportunity to democratize their experience and make it accessible to anyone looking to get in a great workout. […]
Natalie Kathleen, Founder of Jibs, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss her unique perforated leather sneaker-shoes for men, women and kids. Three years ago at a dinner party, Natalie serendipitously came across a shoe created in Brazil. One of Natalie’s friends introduced her to this quixotic design modeled after a traditional […]
