Hosted by Joyance Partners (https://www.joyancepartners.com/) Managing Partner Mike Edelhart, Inception is a series of conversations about the beginning of things - of companies, careers, new science, breakthrough technology, and a peek into the future. Each episode features an intimate talk between Mike and the founder of one of the remarkable companies in our portfolio. Together, they explore the grit, determination, and skill required to start a company, the underlying philosophies and psychologies of entrepreneurship, and the secrets of how startups are created, funded, and ultimately, win.
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S5E13: Guest Ben Branson, Founder of Pollen Projects
Founder Ben Branson speaks with Managing Partner Mike Edelhart about Pollen Projects (https://www.pollenprojects.co/), the world's first venture studio dedicated entirely to the non-alcoholic category.
Ben shares how his experience growing up on a farm in rural England inspired his creative experimentation with botanical extracts, how that passion and creativity has transformed into a series of highly innovative non-alcoholic brands, and five key pieces of advice for successfully running a startup (spoiler alert: one of them is "Never launch your first product on your wife's birthday").
13 Mar 2024
S5E12: Guest Nick Allen, CEO of Sunnyside
In this Inception episode, CEO Nick Allen about his company Sunnyside (https://www.sunnyside.co/), providing a simple, structured approach to more mindful drinking.
Nick explains why Sunnyside focuses on helping its users decrease alcohol intake as opposed to attempting complete sobriety; the huge market for this novel approach (nearly 1 in 3 adults in the US alone!), the myriad of incentives the program provides, and the highly enthusiastic response they've received so far, which speaks to society's increased awareness and dedication to becoming our happiest, healthiest selves."
6 Mar 2024
S5E11: Guest Nick West, CEO of Bandit Running
CEO Nick West talks about Bandit Running, a thriving next-gen performance and lifestyle apparel brand for runners.
Nick shares how he attributes much of his company's success to their "obsession with community" and their strong emphasis on user experience; the humbling, highly enthusiastic response they've received since the launch of their very first product; and the many exciting developments on the horizon, including some innovative new product collaborations with ASIC they'll be launching at the New York City Marathon.
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