https://www.spreaker.com/show/from-scratchenSociety & CultureCopyright Jessica Harrishttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5f4bace4f5288064f0ae1f1babe254a3.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/from-scratchSat, 25 Jan 2020 19:23:55 +0000Jessica HarrisJessica Harrisfeeds@spreaker.comA Show about the Entrepreneurial LifecleanepisodicJessica Harrisfeeds@spreaker.comA Show about the Entrepreneurial LifeNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10462990/gary-goldberghttp://www.fromscratchradio.org/show/?p=3689Sat, 25 Jan 2020 18:56:48 +0000Jessica HarrisGary Goldberg was a producer and writer for television and film. His TV sitcoms included the 1982 hit show Family Ties, starring Michael Fox, as well as Brooklyn Bridge and Spin City. Gary was the author of the memoir Sit Ubu Sit. Ubu Productions,...1902cleanfullJessica HarrisGary Goldberg was a producer and writer for television and film. His TV sitcoms included the 1982 hit show Family Ties, starring Michael Fox, as well as Brooklyn Bridge and Spin City. Gary was the author of the memoir Sit Ubu Sit. Ubu Productions, founded in 1981, was named after his black labrador retriever Ubu. […]Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10462990/mick-mountzhttp://www.fromscratchradio.com/show/?p=1600Thu, 01 Mar 2018 22:00:54 +0000Jessica HarrisKiva 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...1876cleanfullJessica HarrisKiva 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 […]Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10462990/robert-hammondhttp://www.fromscratchradio.com/show/?p=1196Thu, 22 Feb 2018 22:00:24 +0000Jessica HarrisFriends of the High Line is the organization that pioneered the transformation of an abandoned elevated train line into a public space about 1.5 miles long on Manhattan’s west side in New York City. Robert and his Co-Founder Joshua David started the...1921cleanfullJessica HarrisFriends of the High Line is the organization that pioneered the transformation of an abandoned elevated train line into a public space about 1.5 miles long on Manhattan’s west side in New York City. Robert and his Co-Founder Joshua David started the organization after attending a community board meeting to protest the High Line’s demolition […]Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10462990/tristan-walkerhttp://www.fromscratchradio.com/show/?p=3000Thu, 15 Feb 2018 22:00:28 +0000Jessica HarrisWalker & 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...1921cleanfullJessica HarrisWalker & 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 […]Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10462990/peter-manninghttp://www.fromscratchradio.com/show/?p=1628Thu, 15 Feb 2018 16:00:12 +0000Jessica HarrisPeter Manning launched his eponymous clothing company to focus on men 5’8″ and under. Prior to starting the company in 2012, Peter was a Tony Award winning theatrical producer. Peter speaks with Jessica about his career shift– and the sartorial needs...1140cleanfullJessica HarrisPeter Manning launched his eponymous clothing company to focus on men 5’8″ and under. Prior to starting the company in 2012, Peter was a Tony Award winning theatrical producer. Peter speaks with Jessica about his career shift– and the sartorial needs of this segment of the male population— from scratch. Listen to the interviewNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10462990/jason-ackermanhttp://www.fromscratchradio.com/show/?p=3052Thu, 08 Feb 2018 22:00:17 +0000Jessica HarrisFresh 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...1921cleanfullJessica HarrisFresh 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 about how he launched […]Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10462990/dan-widmaierhttp://www.fromscratchradio.com/show/?p=3247Thu, 01 Feb 2018 22:00:04 +0000Jessica HarrisBolt Threads is a materials innovation company. Using proprietary technology and revolutionary bio-engineering concepts, Bolt Threads seeks to deliver high-performance materials focused on sustainability. Their first project is spider silk, using the...1141cleanfullJessica HarrisBolt Threads is a materials innovation company. Using proprietary technology and revolutionary bio-engineering concepts, Bolt Threads seeks to deliver high-performance materials focused on sustainability. Their first project is spider silk, using the DNA of a spider’s silk to manufacture clothes. Dan speaks with Jessica about how he is innovating new materials from nature, from scratch. […]Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10462990/andrew-rosenhttp://www.fromscratchradio.com/show/?p=3195Thu, 25 Jan 2018 22:00:47 +0000Jessica HarrisAndrew 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...1921cleanfullJessica HarrisAndrew 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 […]Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10462990/jon-oringerhttp://www.fromscratchradio.com/show/?p=2528Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:00:19 +0000Jessica HarrisShutterstock is an online marketplace for photos, graphic images, video clips and music. The content is crowdsourced, with photographers, artists and other contributors uploading their content in exchange for a percent of revenue when their work is...1141cleanfullJessica HarrisShutterstock is an online marketplace for photos, graphic images, video clips and music. The content is crowdsourced, with photographers, artists and other contributors uploading their content in exchange for a percent of revenue when their work is purchased. Jon started Shutterstock in 2003, and the company went public in 2012. Jon speaks to Jessica about […]Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10462990/mike-kriegerhttp://www.fromscratchradio.com/show/?p=2756Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:00:44 +0000Jessica HarrisInstagram 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...1921cleanfullJessica HarrisInstagram 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 about how he launched […]No