Mick Mountz

Kiva Systems is a mobile robotics company that automates the warehouse fulfillment process.  Kiva robots deliver inventory shelves to stationary human operators who then pick and pack the product. Mick started Kiva Systems in 2003, and the company was acquired by Amazon for $775 Million in Spring, 2012. Customers include Diapers.com and Zappos (both owned by Amazon), Saks Fifth Avenue, Staples, Toys ‘R Us, and the Gap, among others. Mick speaks with Jessica Harris about how he has pioneered the transformation of the traditional warehouse, from scratch. Listen to the interview

<a href="http://www.kivasystems.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kiva Systems</a> is a mobile robotics company that automates the warehouse fulfillment process.  Kiva robots deliver inventory shelves to stationary human operators who then pick and pack the product. Mick started Kiva Systems in 2003, and the company was acquired by Amazon for $775 Million in Spring, 2012. Customers include <a href="http://Diapers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diapers.com</a> and Zappos (both owned by Amazon), Saks Fifth Avenue, Staples, Toys ‘R Us, and the Gap, among others. Mick speaks with Jessica Harris about how he has pioneered the transformation of the traditional warehouse, from scratch. <a href="https://fromscratchradio.com/audio/MickMountz-FromScratch-081123.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Mike Krieger

Instagram is a photo sharing app that was released through the Apple App Store in October, 2010 and reached one million users in just three months. Facebook acquired Instagram in 2012 for one billion dollars.  Mike and his partner, Kevin Systrom, are both graduates of Stanford University. Mike speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched Instagram, from scratch. Listen to the interview

<a href="http://www.instagram.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> is a photo sharing app that was released through the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/instagram/id389801252?mt=8" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apple App Store</a> in October, 2010 and reached one million users in just three months. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2012/04/09/facebook-to-acquire-instagram-for-1-billion/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook acquired Instagram</a> in 2012 for one billion dollars. Mike and his partner, Kevin Systrom, are both graduates of Stanford University. Mike speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched Instagram, from scratch. <a href="https://fromscratchradio.com/audio/MikeKrieger-FromScratch-080423.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Andrew Cherng

Panda Express is an American Chinese food chain with 2,000 restaurants located in airports, malls, universities, military bases, amusement parks, among other locations.  Andrew started Panda Express with his wife Peggy in 1983. Panda’s first restaurant was located in a mall in Glendale, California. Andrew speaks with Jessica Harris about how he built Panda Express, from scratch. Listen to the interview

<a href="https://www.pandaexpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Panda Express</a> is an American Chinese food chain with 2,000 restaurants located in airports, malls, universities, military bases, amusement parks, among other locations. Andrew started Panda Express with his wife Peggy in 1983. Panda’s first restaurant was located in a mall in Glendale, California. Andrew speaks with Jessica Harris about how he built Panda Express, from scratch. <a href="https://fromscratchradio.com/audio/AndrewCherng-FromScratch-072823.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

John Zimmer

Lyft is a transportation network company with a peer-to-peer mobile app that enables passengers to request rides with their smartphones. Prior to starting Lyft, John co-founded Zimride in 2007, a carpooling ride-share company available predominantly in college communities. Zimride was sold to Enterprise Rent-A-Car in 2013. Lyft is available across the United States and through partnerships with ride-sharing companies throughout Asia. John speaks with Jessica Harris about founding Lyft, from scratch. Listen to the interview 

<a href="https://www.lyft.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Lyft</a> is a transportation network company with a peer-to-peer mobile app that enables passengers to request rides with their smartphones. Prior to starting Lyft, John co-founded <a href="http://www.zimride.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Zimride</a> in 2007, a carpooling ride-share company available predominantly in college communities. Zimride was sold to <a href="https://www.enterprise.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Enterprise Rent-A-Car</a> in 2013. Lyft is available across the United States and through partnerships with ride-sharing companies throughout Asia. John speaks with Jessica Harris about founding Lyft, from scratch. <a href="https://fromscratchradio.com/audio/JohnZimmer-FromScratch-072123.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Ayah Bdeir

littleBits is a hardware company that aims to put the power of electronics in everyone’s hands. The company sells electronic modules that snap together with magnets, making them accessible to both adults and children. Ayah earned a degree in computer engineering from the American University in Beirut, Lebanon and has a Masters from the MIT Media Lab. She is also an interactive artist. Ayah speaks with Jessica Harris about how she built littleBits, from scratch. Listen to the interview

<a href="http://www.littlebits.cc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">littleBits</a> is a hardware company that aims to put the power of electronics in everyone’s hands. The company sells electronic modules that snap together with magnets, making them accessible to both adults and children. Ayah earned a degree in computer engineering from the American University in Beirut, Lebanon and has a Masters from the MIT Media Lab. She is also an interactive artist. Ayah speaks with Jessica Harris about how she built littleBits, from scratch. <a href="https://fromscratchradio.com/audio/AyahBdeir-FromScratch-071423.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Uri Levine

Waze is a crowd sourced traffic navigation app. Drivers share real-time traffic and road information to help other users on the same route.  Uri founded Waze in Israel in 2007 and the company was sold to Google in 2013 for $1.1 Billion.  Uri is also the founder of FeeX, which also uses crowd sourced information— this time to uncover hidden fees in people’s financial accounts. Uri speaks with Jessica Harris about how the public is building maps around the world using Waze, from scratch. Listen to the interview

<a href="http://www.waze.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Waze</a> is a crowd sourced traffic navigation app. Drivers share real-time traffic and road information to help other users on the same route. Uri founded Waze in Israel in 2007 and the company was sold to Google in 2013 for $1.1 Billion. Uri is also the founder of <a href="https://www.feex.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FeeX</a>, which also uses crowd sourced information— this time to uncover hidden fees in people’s financial accounts. Uri speaks with Jessica Harris about how the public is building maps around the world using Waze, from scratch. <a href="https://fromscratchradio.com/audio/UriLevine-FromScratch-070723.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Jason Ackerman

Fresh Direct is an online grocer that disrupted the traditional food supply chain by sourcing food where it’s produced and delivering it to consumers without going through additional retailers.  Fresh Direct launched in 2002 from its headquarters in a former paper plant in Long Island City, Queens. Jason speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched Fresh Direct, from scratch. Listen to the interview

<a href="https://www.freshdirect.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fresh Direct</a> is an online grocer that disrupted the traditional food supply chain by sourcing food where it’s produced and delivering it to consumers without going through additional retailers. Fresh Direct launched in 2002 from its headquarters in a former paper plant in Long Island City, Queens. Jason speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched Fresh Direct, from scratch. <a href="https://fromscratchradio.com/audio/JasonAckerman-FromScratch-063023.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Essie Weingarten

Essie started her eponymous brand in 1981 with $10,000 after working in the hosiery business. When Essie launched, there were very few companies making nail polish, and nail salons were rare. Essie nail polish is now available in roughly 25,000 salons in more than 100 countries. The company was bought by L’Oreal in 2010.  Essie speaks with Jessica Harris about how she launched Essie, from scratch.  Listen to the interview

Essie started her eponymous brand in 1981 with $10,000 after working in the hosiery business. When <a href="http://www.essie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Essie</a> launched, there were very few companies making nail polish, and nail salons were rare. Essie nail polish is now available in roughly 25,000 salons in more than 100 countries. The company was bought by L’Oreal in 2010. Essie speaks with Jessica Harris about how she launched Essie, from scratch. <a href="https://fromscratchradio.com/audio/EssieWeingarten-FromScratch-061623.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Tristan Walker

Walker &amp; Company makes beauty and health products for people of color. Prior, Tristan was the first African American entrepreneur in residence at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.  He is also the founder of Code2040, a program that connects Black and Latino coders with Silicon Valley startups for summer internships. Tristan speaks with Jessica Harris about how he built Walker &amp; Company, from scratch. Listen to the interview

<a href="http://walkerandcompany.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Walker &amp; Company</a> makes beauty and health products for people of color. Prior, Tristan was the first African American entrepreneur in residence at the venture capital firm <a href="https://a16z.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Andreessen Horowitz</a>. He is also the founder of <a href="http://www.code2040.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Code2040</a>, a program that connects Black and Latino coders with Silicon Valley startups for summer internships. Tristan speaks with Jessica Harris about how he built Walker &amp; Company, from scratch. <a href="https://fromscratchradio.com/audio/TristanWalker-FromScratch-060923.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Luis von Ahn

Luis is an inventor and computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon. He is one of the creators of CAPTCHA, a system that allows websites to determine whether you’re a human or a computer. CAPTCHAs are wavy, distorted words that people need to type out when they’re submitting a form to a website. Luis’ company ReCAPTCHA proved users were humans while also digitizing books. The company was sold to Google in 2009. He also founded the language learning app Duolingo, attracting over 150 million users in its first four years. Luis won a Macarthur Genius Grant in 2006. Luis speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched ReCaptcha and Duolingo, from scratch. Listen to the interview

Luis is an inventor and computer science professor at <a href="https://www.cylab.cmu.edu/education/faculty/vonahn-luis.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Carnegie Mellon</a>. He is one of the creators of CAPTCHA, a system that allows websites to determine whether you’re a human or a computer. CAPTCHAs are wavy, distorted words that people need to type out when they’re submitting a form to a website. Luis’ company <a href="https://www.google.com/recaptcha" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ReCAPTCHA</a> proved users were humans while also digitizing books. The company was sold to Google in 2009. He also founded the language learning app <a href="https://www.duolingo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Duolingo</a>, attracting over 150 million users in its first four years. Luis won a <a href="https://www.macfound.org/fellows/793/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Macarthur Genius Grant</a> in 2006. Luis speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched ReCaptcha and Duolingo, from scratch. <a href="https://fromscratchradio.com/audio/LuisVonAhn-FromScratch-060223.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

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From Scratch with Jessica Harris

Emily Weiss

Glossier is an online beauty company that launched on Instagram in 2014.  Emily is also the founder of Into the Gloss, an online community dedicated to beauty.  Visitors get tips on skin, hair, makeup, and learn the beauty routines of leading members of the cosmetic and fashion industries. Emily speaks with Jessica Harris about how she launched her beauty blog and skin products company, from scratch. Listen to the interview

<a href="https://www.glossier.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glossier</a> is an online beauty company that launched on Instagram in 2014. Emily is also the founder of <a href="https://intothegloss.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Into the Gloss</a>, an online community dedicated to beauty. Visitors get tips on skin, hair, makeup, and learn the beauty routines of leading members of the cosmetic and fashion industries. Emily speaks with Jessica Harris about how she launched her beauty blog and skin products company, from scratch. <a href="http://fromscratchradio.com/audio/EmilyWeiss-FromScratch-022218.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Thomas Keller

Chef and restaurateur Thomas Keller bought the French Laundry, a restaurant in Napa Valley California, and turned it into one of the  leading fine dining establishments in the world.  The French Laundry and  Per Se, located in the Time Warner Center in New York City, have both  been awarded three Michelin Stars.  Thomas has won consecutive “Best  Chef” awards from the James Beard Foundation and “Chef of the Year”  award by the Culinary Institute of America, among other accolades.  He  is the author of multiple cookbooks, including The French Laundry, Bouchon, Under Pressure, and Ad Hoc at Home.  Thomas speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched his collection of restaurants, from scratch. Listen to the interview

Chef and restaurateur Thomas Keller bought the French Laundry, a restaurant in Napa Valley California, and turned it into one of the leading fine dining establishments in the world.  The French Laundry and Per Se, located in the Time Warner Center in New York City, have both been awarded three Michelin Stars.  Thomas has won consecutive “Best Chef” awards from the James Beard Foundation and “Chef of the Year” award by the Culinary Institute of America, among other accolades.  He is the author of multiple cookbooks, including The French Laundry, Bouchon, Under Pressure, and Ad Hoc at Home. Thomas speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched his collection of restaurants, from scratch. <a href="http://www.fromscratchradio.com/audio/ThomasKeller-FromScratch-012116.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Jack Dorsey

Jack is a serial entrepreneur who has started two companies — Twitter and Square — that, on the face of it, seem entirely different.  Twitter is a social networking service; Square is a mobile payments company.  But Jack believes that their shared purpose is to make each of their related tasks — communicating and transacting — easier. Twitter gets messages from point A to point B just as Square gets money from point A to point B. Twitter has over 500 million users and gained global recognition when it facilitated the Iranian protests of the presidential election in 2009. Users type messages to followers using a maximum of 140 characters. Square is a financial services company that allows any merchant to accept credit card payments through a device that plugs into a smartphone’s headphone jack. One of the company’s services, called Square Wallet, allows customers to buy products without having to use their actual credit card. Jack speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched both Twitter and Square, from scratch.  This interview was conducted before Jack returned to Twitter and became CEO in 2015. Listen to the interview

Jack is a serial entrepreneur who has started two companies — <a href="http://www.twitter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.squareup.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Square</a> — that, on the face of it, seem entirely different. Twitter is a social networking service; Square is a mobile payments company. But Jack believes that their shared purpose is to make each of their related tasks — communicating and transacting — easier. Twitter gets messages from point A to point B just as Square gets money from point A to point B. Twitter has over 500 million users and gained global recognition when it facilitated the Iranian protests of the presidential election in 2009. Users type messages to followers using a maximum of 140 characters. Square is a financial services company that allows any merchant to accept credit card payments through a device that plugs into a smartphone’s headphone jack. One of the company’s services, called Square Wallet, allows customers to buy products without having to use their actual credit card. Jack speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched both Twitter and Square, from scratch. This interview was conducted before Jack returned to Twitter and became CEO in 2015. <a href="http://fromscratchradio.com/audio/JackDorsey-FromScratch-041416.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Arianna Huffington

Arianna launched the Huffington Post, the online media platform, in 2005.  The company was acquired by AOL in 2011 and was the first online-only news organization to win the Pulitzer Prize for national reporting in 2012. Arianna has written more than a dozen books on topics including feminism, Maria Callas, Picasso, and Greek mythology. Her most recent book, Thrive, is about well-being. Arianna speaks with Jessica Harris about how she helped legitimize the blogosphere by building the Huffington Post, from scratch. Listen to the interview

Arianna launched the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Huffington Post</a>, the online media platform, in 2005. The company was acquired by AOL in 2011 and was the first online-only news organization to win the Pulitzer Prize for national reporting in 2012. Arianna has written more than a dozen books on topics including feminism, Maria Callas, Picasso, and Greek mythology. Her most recent book, <a href="http://thrive.huffingtonpost.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thrive</a>, is about well-being. Arianna speaks with Jessica Harris about how she helped legitimize the blogosphere by building the Huffington Post, from scratch. <a href="http://fromscratchradio.com/audio/ArianaHuffington-FromScratch-071416.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Nancy Lublin

When you’re preparing for a job interview, you want to put your best foot forward. But sometimes there’s a catch 22 when it comes to what to wear: How do you afford a suit if you don’t have a job, and how do you get the job if you’re not wearing professional clothes? Jessica speaks with Nancy Lublin, founder of Dress for Success, an organization that provides clothes to unemployed women for job interviews. Nancy describes how she launched Dress for Success and helped thousands of women get jobs, from scratch. Listen to the interview

When you’re preparing for a job interview, you want to put your best foot forward. But sometimes there’s a catch 22 when it comes to what to wear: How do you afford a suit if you don’t have a job, and how do you get the job if you’re not wearing professional clothes? Jessica speaks with Nancy Lublin, founder of Dress for Success, an organization that provides clothes to unemployed women for job interviews. Nancy describes how she launched Dress for Success and helped thousands of women get jobs, from scratch. <a href="http://fromscratchradio.com/audio/NancyLublin-FromScratch-102010.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Drew Houston

Dropbox is a file sharing and personal data storage company that allows users to access their content (Microsoft Word documents, photos, videos, etc.) from any of their devices. Prior to starting Dropbox, Drew started an online SAT prep company called Accolade (and yes, he scored 1600 on his SAT). Drew speaks with Jessica Harris about how he built Dropbox, from scratch. Listen to the interview

<a href="http://www.dropbox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dropbox</a> is a file sharing and personal data storage company that allows users to access their content (Microsoft Word documents, photos, videos, etc.) from any of their devices. Prior to starting Dropbox, Drew started an online SAT prep company called Accolade (and yes, he scored 1600 on his SAT). Drew speaks with Jessica Harris about how he built Dropbox, from scratch. <a href="http://fromscratchradio.com/audio/DrewHouston-FromScratch-012617.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Andy Goldsworthy

Some sculptors work with materials like bronze or marble, which last forever; but others build sculptures made of ice or snow, which last only a few moments. Who are some of the sculptors producing ephemeral art? Jessica speaks with one such pioneer, Andy Goldsworthy. Andy’s outdoor sculptures have been shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, The National Gallery in Washington DC, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, among others. Andy discusses how he has built a successful life building sculptures outdoors, and from scratch. Listen to the interview

Some sculptors work with materials like bronze or marble, which last forever; but others build sculptures made of ice or snow, which last only a few moments. Who are some of the sculptors producing ephemeral art? Jessica speaks with one such pioneer, Andy Goldsworthy. Andy’s outdoor sculptures have been shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, The National Gallery in Washington DC, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, among others. Andy discusses how he has built a successful life building sculptures outdoors, and from scratch. <a href="http://fromscratchradio.com/audio/AndrewGoldsworthy-FromScratch-121814.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Kevin Ryan

Kevin is an internet entrepreneur who has led innovation in the online advertising and e-commerce space since the late 1990s.  Kevin was the CEO of DoubleClick, the advertising serving company that was eventually sold to Google for $3.5 Billion.  Kevin has since founded a number of internet companies including Gilt Groupe, a luxury e-commerce community, 10Gen, an open source database company, and Business Insider, an online news site for the technology and media industries. Kevin speaks to Jessica Harris about how he has built a career around internet innovation, from scratch. Listen to the interview

Kevin is an internet entrepreneur who has led innovation in the online advertising and e-commerce space since the late 1990s.  Kevin was the CEO of DoubleClick, the advertising serving company that was eventually sold to Google for $3.5 Billion.  Kevin has since founded a number of internet companies including <a href="http://www.gilt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gilt Groupe</a>, a luxury e-commerce community, <a href="http://www.10gen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10Gen</a>, an open source database company, and <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Business Insider</a>, an online news site for the technology and media industries. Kevin speaks to Jessica Harris about how he has built a career around internet innovation, from scratch. <a href="http://fromscratchradio.com/audio/KevinRyan-FromScratch-041913.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Patrick Collison

Stripe is a financial software company that helps businesses manage their online and mobile transactions. Patrick started Stripe in 2009 when he was 21 years old with his younger brother, John. He is originally from Dromineer, Ireland, which has a population of roughly 70 people. Patrick speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched Stripe, from scratch. Listen to the interview

<a href="https://stripe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stripe</a> is a financial software company that helps businesses manage their online and mobile transactions. Patrick started Stripe in 2009 when he was 21 years old with his younger brother, John. He is originally from Dromineer, Ireland, which has a population of roughly 70 people. Patrick speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched Stripe, from scratch. <a href="http://fromscratchradio.com/audio/PatrickCollison-FromScratch-010320.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Leah Busque

TaskRabbit is an online service that allows users to outsource small tasks to individuals known as TaskRabbits.  These TaskRabbits are freelance workers who have been background checked, and they perform small jobs ranging from grocery shopping to furniture assembly.  Leah started the company in 2008, and the service is available in leading cities including Boston, Seattle, New York and San Francisco.  Leah is a software engineer who formerly worked at IBM. Leah speaks with Jessica Harris about how she launched TaskRabbit, from scratch. Listen to the interview

<a href="https://www.taskrabbit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TaskRabbit</a> is an online service that allows users to outsource small tasks to individuals known as TaskRabbits. These TaskRabbits are freelance workers who have been background checked, and they perform small jobs ranging from grocery shopping to furniture assembly. Leah started the company in 2008, and the service is available in leading cities including Boston, Seattle, New York and San Francisco. Leah is a software engineer who formerly worked at IBM. Leah speaks with Jessica Harris about how she launched TaskRabbit, from scratch. <a href="http://fromscratchradio.com/audio/LeahBusque-FromScratch-120513.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Kelly Flatley

Brendan Synnott

There are more and more students graduating from college looking to become entrepreneurs. But where do they start? What kind of business should it be? Where will they get the funding without a track record? Jessica speaks with two pioneers who launched their natural food company when they were recent college grads. Kelly and Brendan started Bear Naked, a line of granola and cereal that’s available across the United States. They explain how they managed to build a multi-million dollar food company, from scratch. Listen to the interview

There are more and more students graduating from college looking to become entrepreneurs. But where do they start? What kind of business should it be? Where will they get the funding without a track record? Jessica speaks with two pioneers who launched their natural food company when they were recent college grads. Kelly and Brendan started Bear Naked, a line of granola and cereal that’s available across the United States. They explain how they managed to build a multi-million dollar food company, from scratch. <a href="http://fromscratchradio.com/audio/BearNaked-FromScratch-080511.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Kelly Flatley & Brendan Synnott

Sarabeth Levine

Pastry chef and restaurateur Sarabeth Levine started her business by first selling marmalade, a family recipe,  in a small cafe on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Prior to life in the culinary world, Sarabeth was a substitute teacher, a dental assistant, and sold health insurance. Sarabeth speaks to Jessica Harris about how she pioneered “brunch” in New York City, from scratch. Listen to the interview

Pastry chef and restaurateur Sarabeth Levine started her business by first selling marmalade, a family recipe, in a small cafe on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Prior to life in the culinary world, Sarabeth was a substitute teacher, a dental assistant, and sold health insurance. Sarabeth speaks to Jessica Harris about how she pioneered “brunch” in New York City, from scratch. <a href="http://fromscratchradio.com/audio/SarabethLevine-FromScratch-122311.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Neil Blumenthal

Warby Parker is an online eyeglass retailer that sells low cost vintage inspired glasses.  For each pair sold, Warby Parker provides a pair of glasses to low income people in more than 36 countries through non-profit partners like VisionSpring.  VisionSpring trains female entrepreneurs to give eye exams and sell glasses in their communities.  Neil co-founded Warby Parker with three classmates from Wharton Business School. Neil speaks with Jessica Harris about how he is helping to change the optical industry landscape by making attractive glasses more affordable to everyone, from scratch. Listen to the interview

<a href="https://www.warbyparker.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Warby Parker</a> is an online eyeglass retailer that sells low cost vintage inspired glasses.  For each pair sold, Warby Parker provides a pair of glasses to low income people in more than 36 countries through non-profit partners like VisionSpring.  VisionSpring trains female entrepreneurs to give eye exams and sell glasses in their communities.  Neil co-founded Warby Parker with three classmates from Wharton Business School. Neil speaks with Jessica Harris about how he is helping to change the optical industry landscape by making attractive glasses more affordable to everyone, from scratch. <a href="http://fromscratchradio.com/audio/NeilBlumenthal-FromScratch-100517.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Daniel Lubetzky

KIND is a food company that produces sweet and savory bars with whole nuts, spices, and fruit, among other products.  KIND is sold in a diverse array of locations including Whole Foods, Walmart, convenience stores and newspaper stands. Daniel launched KIND in 2003.  Daniel is also the founder of PeaceWorks, which sells Mediterranean spreads.  PeaceWorks aims to foster peaceful relationships among neighbors in the Middle East and other groups in conflict through joint business ventures. Daniel speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched KIND, from scratch. Listen to the interview

<a href="http://www.kindsnacks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KIND</a> is a food company that produces sweet and savory bars with whole nuts, spices, and fruit, among other products. KIND is sold in a diverse array of locations including Whole Foods, Walmart, convenience stores and newspaper stands. Daniel launched KIND in 2003. Daniel is also the founder of <a href="http://www.peaceworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PeaceWorks</a>, which sells Mediterranean spreads. PeaceWorks aims to foster peaceful relationships among neighbors in the Middle East and other groups in conflict through joint business ventures. Daniel speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched KIND, from scratch. <a href="http://fromscratchradio.com/audio/DanielLubetzky-FromScratch-031723.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Andy Dunn

Bonobos is an e-commerce company that sells men’s clothing.  Bonobos started off with the goal of selling better fitting pants for men in 2007 and has expanded to include all type’s of men’s apparel. Bonobos was acquired by Walmart in 2017, after this interview was recorded. Andy speaks with Jessica Harris about how he built Bonobos, from scratch.  Listen to the interview

<a href="https://bonobos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bonobos</a> is an e-commerce company that sells men’s clothing. Bonobos started off with the goal of selling better fitting pants for men in 2007 and has expanded to include all type’s of men’s apparel. Bonobos was acquired by Walmart in 2017, after this interview was recorded. Andy speaks with Jessica Harris about how he built Bonobos, from scratch. <a href="http://fromscratchradio.com/audio/AndyDunn-FromScratch-072816.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Andrew Rosen

Andrew launched Theory, a contemporary clothing company, in 1997 with co-founder Eli Tahari.  Theory used the stretchy fabric lycra to create a more modern, slender look initially for young professional women. Theory was sold in 2003 to the Japanese company Fast Retailing and IPO’ed in 2005.  In addition to his role at Theory, Andrew has been an advisor and investor in several other clothing companies ranging from Rag &amp; Bone to Alice and Olivia. Andrew speaks with Jessica Harris about his family’s deep history in the fashion industry, and how he launched Theory, from scratch. Listen to the interview

Andrew launched <a href="http://www.theory.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Theory</a>, a contemporary clothing company, in 1997 with co-founder Eli Tahari. Theory used the stretchy fabric lycra to create a more modern, slender look initially for young professional women. Theory was sold in 2003 to the Japanese company <a href="http://www.fastretailing.com/eng/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fast Retailing</a> and IPO’ed in 2005. In addition to his role at Theory, Andrew has been an advisor and investor in several other clothing companies ranging from <a href="https://www.rag-bone.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rag &amp; Bone</a> to <a href="https://www.aliceandolivia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Alice and Olivia</a>. Andrew speaks with Jessica Harris about his family’s deep history in the fashion industry, and how he launched Theory, from scratch. <a href="https://www.fromscratchradio.com/audio/AndrewRosen-FromScratch-051223.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

Scott Harrison

charity: water  provides clean water to communities in developing countries.  Scott launched charity: water in 2006 after raising $15,000 from his friends at his 31st birthday party.  Prior to launching charity: water, Scott was a night club promoter, of course. Scott speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched charity: water, from scratch. Listen to the interview

<a href="https://www.charitywater.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">charity: water</a> provides clean water to communities in developing countries. Scott launched charity: water in 2006 after raising $15,000 from his friends at his 31st birthday party. Prior to launching charity: water, Scott was a night club promoter, of course. Scott speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched charity: water, from scratch. <a href="http://fromscratchradio.com/audio/ScottHarrison-FromScratch-032918.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the interview</a>

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