We reached out to some of our favorite entrepreneurs and asked them to think back and tell us about how they decided to start a business. Check out their responses below.

Sandra Samuel

I’ve always been drawn to art — I studied Fine Arts in Poland, where my favorite subjects were sculpture, graphic design, and painting. When I moved to the US, I collaborated with a company that created fruit arrangements and chocolate-covered strawberries. Seeing their process sparked something in me. Read More>>

Thais Sky

When I graduated college, I came into the job market during a time of economic recession and I think that, plus my inability to imagine myself being happy climbing the corporate ladder, left me feeling jaded and confused. Read More>>

Olivia Martens Hake

I actually want to give a big shoutout to a dear friend who I got to know through my first business in the athleticwear space. After leaving that company, she really pushed for me to create a space for everything I truly love and believe in by opening the vision and branding process. Read More>>

Paola Castro

My thought process was very simple and very personal. I kept meeting incredibly talented dance directors who were spending more time on admin than on the art itself. They were using spreadsheets, payment apps, and manual check-ins just to keep their businesses running. Read More>>