This podcast celebrates the visionaries, the risk-takers, and the disruptors who are shaping the future of consumer product innovation and e-commerce. We love to spotlight consumer product entrepreneurs, e-commerce titans, and sustainability champions to share their insights and expertise. Think you'd be a great guest on our show? Apply at https://podcast.gembah.com/podcast-guest-home-page.
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13 - Engineering Change: Shaping the Future of Innovation with DefenderShield's Daniel DeBaun
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the Engineer, Founder, and Chairman of the Board at DefenderShield, Daniel DeBaun. Daniel shares his journey from a traditional engineering career in telecommunications and aerospace to entrepreneurship in electromagnetic radiation (EMF) protection. He discusses the inception of Defender Shield, sparked by pe…
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12 - Chris Laudadio with Versadesk - Navigating the Challenges of Self-Funding and Customer-Centric Innovation
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the CEO of Versadesk, Chris Laudadio. Chris shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early days in real estate and fitness equipment sales to founding Versadesk, a company specializing in ergonomic office furniture. Chris covers the challenges of U.S. manufacturing, the importance of customer fee…
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11 - Toine Habets with Bubbly-Doo - Building Relationships: The Key to Success in Licensing and Brand Partnerships
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the Founder of Bubbly-Doo, Toine Habets. Toine is a personalized children's product company. Toine shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from university projects to building a multimillion-dollar business. The discussion covers the inception of Bubbly-Doo, the challenges in achieving product-market fit…
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10 - Ari Hirsch with InstaSteam - The Hilarious Journey of a Clothing Steamer Entrepreneur
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the Founder and CEO of InstaSteam, Ari Hirsch. Ari shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing the creation of InstaSteam; the world's first electricity-free clothing steamer. He discusses the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of resilience, and the strategies employed to grow hi…
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9 - Craig Wolfe with CelebriDucks - Handling Business Setbacks with a Positive Mindset
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the President of CelebriDucks, Craig Wolfe. Craig's journey from publishing artwork for major companies to creating CelebriDucks is a testament to the power of innovative thinking and perseverance. Living in Penn Valley, California, Craig has always run his businesses from home, emphasizing the importance of …
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8 - Ben Weiss with LegendsNLeaders - The Evolution of Consumer Products: Navigating the Digital Revolution
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the Host of LegendsNLeaders, Ben Weiss. Ben grew up in Florida and Arizona, where consumer products and the groundbreaking innovations of tech giants like Steve Jobs deeply inspired him. His family's involvement in consumer products and entrepreneurship further fueled his aspirations, setting the stage for hi…
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7 - Hindi Zeidman with The Ollie World - Building a Business with Purpose
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the CEO and Founder of The Ollie World, Hindi Zeidman. Hindi's path to entrepreneurship was unconventional. As a single mom by choice living in Southern California, she faced the daunting task of balancing her personal life with her entrepreneurial ambitions. Hindi grew up in an entrepreneurial family, which …
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6 - Ravi Sawhney with RKS Design - Exploring the Evolution of Psycho-Aesthetic Design in Product Innovation
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the CEO and Founder of RKS Design, Ravi Sawhney. Ravi's journey begins in the San Fernando Valley, where his early passion for design led him to work as a model maker at just 19. His talent quickly propelled him to a position at Xerox, where he was part of the pioneering team that developed the first touchscr…
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5 - Kevin Lavelle with Mizzen+Main - The Importance of Market Validation with Harbor
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the Co-Founder and CEO of Harbor, Founder and Chairman of the Board at Mizzen+Main, Kevin Lavelle. Kevin's story begins in sunny Florida, where he grew up before moving to Dallas, Texas, for college. Dallas became his home, where he now lives with his wife and two kids. Outside of his business ventures, Kevin…
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4 - David Hathaway with SunSail Shades - Overcoming Challenges and Finding Success in Building a Beach Shade Business
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the Founder and CEO of SunSail Shades, David Hathaway. The inspiration for SunSail Shades struck David during a family vacation in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. There, he encountered a beach shade called a kaboom shade. The design intrigued him, but he couldn't find anything like it online. Sensing an oppor…
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3 - Travis Rosbach with Hydroflask - Navigating the Future of Manufacturing and Entrepreneurship
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the Founder of Rosbach Consulting, Travis Rosbach. Before Travis became an entrepreneurial sensation, his life was a series of high-octane jobs that would make any thrill-seeker envious. As a dive master, scuba dive instructor, boat captain, and even an airline pilot, Travis' background is as diverse as it is…
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2 - Kevin Brodwick with ThinkBaby and ThinkSport - Bridging Science and Consumer Products: An Unconventional Entrepreneurial Journey
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the Founder of GoAtomico and GoBrixy, Kevin Brodwick. Kevin's first venture was a small software company named Akiddo, which pivoted to business fraud detection. Despite its potential, the company faced significant challenges, including a critical loss of talent to Apple Computers, leading to its closure. How…
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1 - Turning Your Ideas Into Impact with Gembah's Henrik Johansson
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In the inaugural episode of Innovator Insights: From Idea to Impact, Josh Elledge speaks to the founder and CEO of Gembah and the host and creator of the show, Henrik Johansson. Henrik discusses his Swedish roots and entrepreneurial journey in the US, detailing how Gembah assists brands in efficient product development. He highlights their marketpl…
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