From Scratch Radio Show

05/24/2019

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Martine Rothblatt, Founder, Sirius Satellite Radio, United Therapeutics

Martine Rothblatt, founder of SiriusXM and United Therapeutics, became America's highest paid female CEO in 2013. http://bit.ly/1G0nfyO

Martine is a pioneer in the satellite industry, launching companies including Geostar, PanAmSat, and Sirius Satellite Radio. She also founded United Therapeutics, a pharmaceutical company focused on cardiopulmonary disorders. In 2013, she became the highest paid female CEO in America.

05/06/2019

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews John Zimmer, Co-Founder, Lyft

Need a lift? With the Lyft app on your phone, request a driver to pick you up in minutes. Meet founder John Zimmer. http://bit.ly/2xu5fgw

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 Enterp...

04/29/2019

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Dan Widmaier, Co-Founder, Bolt Threads

Bolt Threads makes spider silk by replicating a spider’s DNA and then produces clothes using the silk. Meet co-founder, Dan Widmaier. http://bit.ly/2DVI5HI

Bolt 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.

04/19/2019

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Essie Weingarten, Founder, Essie Nail Polish

With $10K in 1981 Essie Weingarten launched essie, her own line of nail polish, now a global brand in 25K salons. http://bit.ly/2axtAs2

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 boug...

04/19/2019

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Tristan Walker, Founder, Walker & Company

Tristan Walker founded Walker Brands, maker of health & beauty products for people of color. Bevel Code2040 http://bit.ly/2g94q4A

Walker & 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 star...

04/08/2019

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Luis von Ahn, Founder, Duolingo, ReCAPTCHA

Computer scientist Luis von Ahn builds systems that enable web security (@reCAPTCHA) & gamify learning (@duolingo). http://bit.ly/2iYxb5G

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 websit...

04/08/2019

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Robert Stephens, Founder, Geek Squad

More than 20,000 agents at Geek Squad provide 24/7/365 tech support to set up, install, support or repair all kinds of consumer electronics. Meet founder Robert Stephens.

https://bit.ly/2WxnwpB

Robert Stephens started making computer tech-support house calls on his dirt bike while he was a college student at the University of Minnesota in 1994. He’d arrive to a customer’s house on time, take off his shoes, wear a clean uniform, and fix the problem. His cheeky “law enforcement” mark...

03/22/2019

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Martine Rothblatt, Founder, Sirius Satellite Radio, United Therapeutics

Martine Rothblatt, founder of SiriusXM and United Therapeutics, became America's highest paid female CEO in 2013. http://bit.ly/1G0nfyO

Martine is a pioneer in the satellite industry, launching companies including Geostar, PanAmSat, and Sirius Satellite Radio. She also founded United Therapeutics, a pharmaceutical company focused on cardiopulmonary disorders. In 2013, she became the highest paid female CEO in America.

03/16/2019

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Andrew Rosen, Co-Founder, Theory

Meet Andrew Rosen, American fashion pioneer and co-founder of Theory, maker of contemporary clothing for women & men http://bit.ly/2gLX8te

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 add...

03/01/2019

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Azim Premji, Chairman, WIPRO

Azim Premji became 5th wealthiest in India by transforming Wipro Limited from cooking oil producer to IT outsource provider. https://bit.ly/2VsLT7G

Sometimes the company you start looks a lot different from the company you end up with; Azim Premji turned his cooking fat company into one of India’s largest technology companies. With over 70,000 employees and $3Bn in sales, Wipro provides software solutions, research and development, and inform...

02/27/2019

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Mark Ramadan, Co-Founder, Sir Kensington's

Sir Kensington's co-founder Mark Ramadan gets tongue-in-cheek describing his "absurdly highbrow" gourmet condiments. http://bit.ly/1J7fYvy

Sir Kensington’s is a condiment company that sells ketchup, mayo, mustard, etc. Mark and his partner Scott tried to create a gourmet alternative to Heinz and started tinkering with recipes in their off-campus apartment while they were students at Brown University. Unilever acquired the company in ...

02/18/2019

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Fabrice Penot, Co-Founder, Le Labo

Perfumes by #LeLabo are prepared on the spot for the client in each store. Meet co-founder Fabrice Penot. http://bit.ly/2et9uoX

Le Labo is a perfume company that launched on Elizabeth Street in New York City in 2006. Le Labo perfumes are prepared on the spot for the client in each store, and the brand is appreciated for its minimalist peeled-back aesthetic. Le Labo was bought by Estee Lauder in 2010.

02/04/2019

Conbody teaches military workouts in a prison style bootcamp in Manhattan and online. Meet founder Coss Marte. http://bit.ly/2nkMg2P

01/25/2019

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Jo Malone, Founder, Jo Malone London and Jo Loves

Meet perfumer & founder of Jo Loves, Jo Malone, the fragrance creator behind some of the world’s best scents https://bit.ly/2Pbxp9r

Jo Malone is a fragrance entrepreneur. She launched Jo Malone London in a retail shop in London in 1994. The company was bought by Estee Lauder in 1999.

01/22/2019

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Daniel Lubetzky, Founder, KIND Healthy Snacks

Before launching KIND Snacks, founder Daniel Lubetzky performed magic in the streets of Paris & Bulgaria. http://bit.ly/1jZM0wi

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 Peace...

10/26/2018

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Patrick Collison, Co-Founder, Stripe

Stripe makes it easier for businesses to accept payments in web and mobile apps. Meet co-founder Patrick Collison. http://bit.ly/2k6JFei

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.

10/19/2018

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Ethan Brown, Founder, Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat uses protein from plants — not animals — to look, smell & taste like meat. Meet the founder Ethan Brown http://bit.ly/2k697xE

Beyond Meat makes meat using plant protein instead of animal protein. The goal is to make a healthier product that looks, tastes, feels, and smells like chicken or beef using fewer natural resources.

10/10/2018

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Jo Malone, Founder, Jo Malone London and Jo Loves

Meet perfumer & founder of Jo Malone London, Jo Malone, the fragrance creator behind some of the world’s best scents https://bit.ly/2Pbxp9r

Jo Malone is a fragrance entrepreneur. She launched Jo Malone London in a retail shop in London in 1994. The company was bought by Estee Lauder in 1999.

09/15/2018

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Martine Rothblatt, Founder, Sirius Satellite Radio, United Therapeutics

Martine Rothblatt, founder of SiriusXM and United Therapeutics, became America's highest paid female CEO in 2013. http://bit.ly/1G0nfyO

Martine is a pioneer in the satellite industry, launching companies including Geostar, PanAmSat, and Sirius Satellite Radio. She also founded United Therapeutics, a pharmaceutical company focused on cardiopulmonary disorders. In 2013, she became the highest paid female CEO in America.

09/09/2018

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Luis von Ahn, Founder, Duolingo, ReCAPTCHA

Computer scientist Luis von Ahn builds systems that enable web security (Re-Captcha) & gamify learning (Duolingo). Our conversation: http://bit.ly/2iYxb5G .

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 websit...

08/31/2018

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Orion Hindawi, Co-Founder, Tanium

Orion Hindawi, co-founder of Tanium Inc., reinvented endpoint security for computer networks with his father, David. http://bit.ly/1UiJyFi

Tanium is a cybersecurity company that focuses on providing internet safety for the US government and Fortune 500 companies. Clients include Amazon, Target, Best Buy and the Department of Defense. Orion started Tanium with his father David.

07/20/2018

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Jonathan Cedar, Co-Founder, Biolite

BioLite produces clean, portable stoves for cooking off the grid in developing countries. Meet co-founder Jonathan Cedar. https://bit.ly/1izHQlo

Biolite is a company that produces clean, portable stoves for cooking off the grid in developing countries as well as for camping. The stove reduces toxic smoke emissions by 90 percent by using its own heat waste to generate energy. Biolite is targeting a global public health challenge of smoke poll...

07/09/2018

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Nolan Bushnell, Co-Founder, Atari

Nolan Bushnell, a pioneer of the coin-operated video game, founded Atari & employed a young Steve Jobs back in the 70s http://bit.ly/1gKXjhm

Nolan is considered one of the pioneers of the video game industry. Nolan developed the first coin operated game (Computer Space), as well as Atari’s popular debut game, Pong. Nolan also founded Chuck E. Cheese’s, a game centric restaurant chain. He is the author of Finding the Next Steve Jobs. ...

06/15/2018

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Jason Ackerman, Co-Founder, Fresh Direct

FreshDirect is an online grocer that delivers directly to your door. Meet co-founder Jason Ackerman. http://bit.ly/2kDZRAz

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.

06/05/2018

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Mike Krieger, Co-Founder, Instagram

From 0 to 60 million photos shared per day in 5 years. Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger explains how they did it. http://bit.ly/1mdQlVT

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.

05/25/2018

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Andrew Cherng, Co-Founder, Panda Express

Meet Andrew Cherng, co-founder of Panda Express which serves American Chinese cuisine in 2000 restaurants worldwide. http://bit.ly/2kyD7nv

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.

05/18/2018

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews John Zimmer, Co-Founder, Lyft

Need a lift? With the Lyft app on your phone, request a driver to pick you up in minutes. Meet founder John Zimmer. http://bit.ly/2xu5fgw

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 Enterp...

05/03/2018

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Michael Dubin, Co-Founder, Dollar Shave Club

Dollar Shave Club members get premium razors & grooming products delivered monthly. Meet co-founder Michael Dubin. http://bit.ly/29HjlQ8

Dollar Shave Club is a membership club for men’s grooming products. The company started delivering razors in 2011 for less than $10 per month. DSC now offers a range of bathroom products from hair gel to body cleanser.

04/24/2018

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Dan Widmaier, Co-Founder, Bolt Threads

Bolt Threads makes spider silk by replicating a spider’s DNA and then produces clothes using the silk. Meet co-founder, Dan Widmaier. http://bit.ly/2DVI5HI

Bolt 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.

04/13/2018

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Chris Barton, Co-Founder, Shazam

100 million people each month use the Shazam app to recognize music & TV around them. Meet co-founder Chris Barton http://bit.ly/2cdGfSy

Shazam is an app that identifies the music or TV show around you simply by holding up your phone to the sound. Shazam was one of the first apps available in the Apple app store in 2008. Now, a hundred million people per month use the service.

04/06/2018

From Scratch | Jessica Harris interviews Luis von Ahn, Founder, Duolingo, ReCAPTCHA

Computer scientist Luis von Ahn builds systems that enable web security (ReCAPTCHA) & gamify learning (Duolingo). http://bit.ly/2iYxb5G

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 websit...

03/11/2018

From Scratch– » Dr. Robert Langer, Chemical Engineer, MIT

Meet Dr Robert Langer, Institute Professor at MIT's prestigious Langer Lab, the world's largest for bio-med engineering. http://bit.ly/1evk9TD

Dr. Langer is a chemical engineer who has pioneered the fields of drug delivery and tissue engineering. His lab at MIT receives roughly $10 Million in annual grants and has 100 researchers. Dr. Langer has helped to launch close to 30 start-ups, and his lab’s innovations have been licensed or subli...

03/02/2018

From Scratch– » Mick Mountz, Founder, Kiva Systems

Kiva Systems, Inc is a mobile robotics company that automates the warehouse fulfillment process. Meet founder Mick Mountz http://bit.ly/1fkIv7Z

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, 20...

02/24/2018

From Scratch– » Robert Hammond, Co-Founder, Friends of the High Line

Robert Hammond & public park The High Line preserve NY history & take a city park to another level. http://bit.ly/NI7ari NPR New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

Friends 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.