Julie Allinson
Eyebobs Founder
Julie Allinson didn’t just launch a company; she invented a product category with the creation of Eyebobs, the eyewear brand that turned reading glasses into a fashion statement.
By All Means
a podcast by TCB
Leadership. Innovation. Purpose
What does it take to build a business? Change an industry? Lead with purpose? Twin Cities Business sits down with entrepreneurs and leaders who make business work in Minnesota—and beyond. Learn the stories behind some beloved brands, and the ones you’ll want to know next. Discover how they got started and gain insights to apply to your own ventures. Available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Player.FM, iHeart Radio, and SoundCloud. Subscribe now and you’ll be first to know when a new episode launches.
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Manny Villafana
Medical 21 Founder/CEO
As he approaches the clinical trial stage with his eighth medtech startup, Medical 21, medical device pioneer Manny Villafana shares his proven approach to innovation.
Junita Flowers
Junita's Jar Founder/CEO
Social enterprise entrepreneur Junita Flowers finds the balance between purpose and profit to launch Junita's Jar cookies at Target and spread her message of hope.
Michele Henry
Face Foundrie Founder/CEO
Face Foundrie is on track to sell 100 units by the end of 2022. Founder Michele Henry plans to grow the Eden Prairie-based brand into an international franchise chain specializing in efficient, affordable skincare services.
Tom Sega
Owner/CEO Duluth Pack
As Duluth Pack marks its 140th anniversary, its owner and CEO talks about reviving an American heritage brand and staying true to company values.
Nina Hale
Nina Hale Inc. Founder/Former CEO
Early to performance marketing, Nina Hale built the agency that is now Collective Measures and became an advocate for employee ownership.
Spencer Johnson
Sota Clothing Founder
An advocate of slow growth, Sota Clothing founder Spencer Johnson stays true to the inspiration of his very first t-shirt design: celebrating state pride. On the brand's 10 year anniversary, he discusses the balance of running a locally focused business that is selling nationally.
Dori Graff
Kidizen Co-Founder/CEO
The secondhand clothing market is finally catching up with online resale marketplace Kidizen. Co-founder and CEO Dori Graff talks about being early to the sustainability trend and evolving to serve consumers as well as brands.
Alyssa and Paul Boswell
Turing Tumble CEO and Inventor
Two former teachers from St. Paul are making abstract concepts tangible with educational games like Turing Tumble, and they've bootstrapped the business through Kickstarter.
Dionne Gumbs
GenEQTY Founder
She left investment banking to create a fintech platform that would increase access to capital for women and people of color who are trying to scale small businesses.
Amy Langer
Co-Owner/Co-Founder
She believed professionals should be able to set their own work schedule 20 years before hybrid became the norm. Now the co-founder of Salo talks about creating a work culture that prioritizes relationships over transactions.
Robbie Harrell
Founder/CEO Minnesota Ice
Robbie Harrell started Minnesota Ice before he owned a freezer. Determination and problem solving has helped him build to a nearly $10 million company.
Kieran Folliard
Food and Beverage Entrepreneur
The man whose name is synonymous with Irish pubs in the Twin Cities is at it again with a new Irish whiskey called Red Locks. Serial entrepreneur Kieran Folliard, who founded and sold 2 Gingers whiskey, shares the process of launching new businesses, and why he’ll never retire.
Sally Mueller
Womaness Co-founder and CEO
Menopause inspired seasoned retail executive Sally Mueller to become an entrepreneur. The Womaness co-founder talks about the multi-billion dollar opportunity of marketing to women over 50.
Ian Grant
Culture Quest Creator/Host
Emmy Award winning TV host Ian Grant channels his love of travel, art, culture, and storytelling into business—through furniture making, and a new PBS series Culture Quest.
Justin Kaufenberg
Sports Engine Co-Founder/Rally Ventures Managing Director
The co-founder of SportsEngine, turned managing director with Rally Ventures, shares lessons learned from building the leading youth sports software platform used by 35 million monthly subscribers.
Chris Montana
Du Nord Craft Spirits Founder/CEO
Du Nord Craft Spirits is known in the industry as the nation’s first Black-owned micro distillery. It’s a distinction founder Chris Montana would like to shed. “I’m sick of being
Angie Tebbe
Rae Wellness Co-founder/CEO
Angie Tebbe is on a mission to make vitamins cool. “I believe that if you’re going to start something from scratch, dream big,” says Tebbe, who left the Target merchant