Bootstrapper
Toni Power and Brandon Bae: Mello and the Cloud Clip
Millions of women wear claw clips every day. But, average claw clips are notoriously cheaply made and painful to wear. Recently, too, it’s been discovered that they can be very dangerous as well, specifically when worn in the car. In the event of a crash, the hard plastic or metal of a claw clip can…
Read MoreVan Leeuwen Ice Cream – Ben Van Leeuwen
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream was started by Ben Van Leeuwen, his brother Pete, and his business partner Laura. After raising about $60,000 in family and friend funds, they started in an old used UPS truck that they personally fixed up and painted yellow. Even in reflection Ben says he would rather Bootstrap his business than…
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