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Startup Gardenuity Melds Tech and Community to Forge Wellness Niche — Attracting Untapped Audiences

The gardening category was overdue for a refresh. Now this experience-driven concept is cultivating the next generation of gardeners by tapping into self-care interests and strategic partnerships.

How Model Train Brand Lionel Is Leveraging Its Track Record in the Age of AI

Lionel LLC, the maker of beloved model train sets, has a new owner and is building on its strengths—and collectors’ enthusiasm—to unlock newfound growth.

ByUR Unites K-Beauty Science With Branding Savvy to Build Market Share

The startup’s mix of Korean innovation, Japanese skin care rituals, and smart licensing (think Hello Kitty) is showing how smaller players can win in the crowded $2 billion K-beauty market.

Crowned Skin Founder on Turning Men’s Grooming Trends Into a $15 Million Scalable Business in Two Years

Darrell Spencer unlocked an overlooked niche in the booming market by targeting younger men who value self-care, clean ingredients, and simple routines — evidence there’s more potential in marketing to men.

How the Founder of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Disrupted the Household Cleaning Market

Monica Nassif speaks to CO— about how she took her eco-conscious cleaning products company from a startup to a household name brand before selling it when she was in her early 50s.

Chefman Founder on Building a $400 Million Business and AI as the Future of Automated Cooking Appliances

Ralph Newhouse expands from sleek, functional appliances to smart devices with digital connectivity.

Reddit Exec on the Tools Fueling Small Business Growth

The discussion platform allows brands to insert themselves into the right conversations with the right messages to boost credibility and reach

Leadership Lessons From the Founder of Hotel-Tech Unicorn Mews

Richard Valtr shares the strategies and management wisdom that led to his startup’s success.

CIO of Sports Products Brand HEAD on How It Drove a 20% Increase in E-Commerce Sales

A streamlined content management system also helps meet demands for brand ‘storytelling,’ Gerhard Spari tells CO—.

How Buzzy Apparel Startup Mifland Achieved Profitable Growth Without the Conventional Wholesale Route to Scaling

Founder Tobi Egberongbe’s novel path to success holds valuable lessons for other startups on building a multimillion-dollar business via DTC sales, pop-up shops, and partnerships with brands like Nike and Adidas.