worldie unboxed

worldie unboxed

A podcast that chronicles the journey of two entrepreneurs as they build a kids’ footwear brand.

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June 24, 2025 29 mins

Welcome back to another episode of worldie unboxed. Yes, it's been a few weeks since we last released an episode, mainly because we have been heads down tweaking the shoe and getting ready for our launch on August 5. This episode provides an update on our progress and offers a brief reflection on where we've been as we prepare to move to the next stage of the venture. We will be releasing shorter episodes more frequently as we move...

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Join us as we dive into how we are holding up mentally and emotionally as we launch worldie!

Follow our journey at worldiebrand.com and check out our YouTube channel and Instagram page for more content and updates.

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Welcome back to another episode of worldie unboxed. Today, we're joined by Joey Panella, a former classmate of ours back at Chicago Booth and the founder of Decimal Code, an automated medical coding platform, easing the burden on healthcare systems. We will let Joey provide more details and then catch up on our ventures and share lessons learned.

As always, follow our journey at worldiebrand.com and check out our YouTube channel an...

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Welcome back to another episode of worldie unboxed. We are joined by David Abadin, the founder of DisCo, a food and beverage distributor, putting the incumbents on notice with a tech-forward approach to the grocery supply chain. We discuss how DisCo is shaking things up, what David envisions for DisCo, and how our journey at worldie is not so different than David's.

As always, follow our journey at worldiebrand.com and check out ou...

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Welcome back to another episode of worldie unboxed. Today, we sit down with Tom Eddleston, the cofounder of FABRIC, a non-alcoholic beer with a unique twist that we will let Tom tell you about. Tom left the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship and has some fantastic lessons for those interested in launching a venture.

As always, follow our journey at worldiebrand.com and check out our YouTube channel and Instagram page for mo...

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Welcome back to another episode of worldie unboxed. Today we get a chance to sit down with Andrea Pascual... Among Andrea's many other endeavors, she also hosts a podcast called Sushi Fridays (link here). Aaron and I connected with Andrea to record a couple Sushi Fridays' episodes over a year ago. Now, Andrea provides a bit of an update and discusses some of the benefits and difficulties of starting and maintaining a podcast.

As al...

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Welcome back to another episode of worldie unboxed! This time, we would like to introduce our newest teammate, Fionna Wright. Tune in to learn more about Fionna's story and what her marketing experience, energy, and creativity mean for worldie as we get closer and closer to launch!

Stay connected with us by joining our community at worldiebrand.com and subscribing to the worldie YouTube channel as well as our Instagram page for cli...

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Welcome back to Worldie Unboxed: The Founders Edition! In this episode, we’re joined by Derek Sakamoto, a three-time founder and the creator of Private Parachute Inc. We dive into his journey, from what first sparked his passion for entrepreneurship to the lessons he’s learned along the way.

Derek shares his vision for Private Parachute and where he sees the company heading. He also discusses the unique challenges of being a solo f...

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Welcome back to part two of worldie unboxed: The Founders Edition! In part one, we explored Amélie’s inspiring journey of building and scaling innovative ventures. Now, Aaron and I break down the key takeaways, including insights on achieving product-market fit, effective fundraising strategies and goals, and the benefits of a strong team. We’ll also reflect on how her lessons in leadership and resilience can guide our own journey ...

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Welcome back to worldie unboxed: The Founders Edition! In this episode, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Amélie Morency, an entrepreneur with a passion for launching and scaling innovative ventures. Through her work in multiple industries, Amélie has demonstrated a talent for building businesses that challenge the status quo and deliver real impact.

In the conversation, we’ll explore Amélie’s journey—from her earliest sparks of i...

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Welcome back to part two of our worldie unboxed: The Founders Edition episode that featured Conor Ryan from xplate! In the first half, Conor shared his journey from a marketing career to cofounding an innovative fitness and recovery brand. Now, Aaron and I will break down the key insights from the conversation, exploring how Conor’s marketing background, entrepreneurial spirit, and approach to product innovation resonate with our e...

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Welcome back to worldie unboxed: The Founders Edition! This week, we’re kicking off an exciting two-part episode with Conor Ryan, one of the brilliant minds behind xplate, a company transforming how we approach fitness and recovery through innovative technology.

Conor started his career in marketing with a clear vision: to one day step into the world of entrepreneurship. In part one, we dive into his journey from marketing professi...

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Welcome back to part two of our episode with Zoya Lehrer, founder of Orgo! In this segment, Aaron and I unpack some key lessons from the conversation with Zoya, including burnout, the fear of missed activities and how to better connect with our target audience.

Thanks for being part of the worldie community! Visit worldiebrand.com and subscribe to our YouTube channel for highlights and more insider content. 

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Welcome back to worldie unboxed: The Founders Edition! This week, we’re bringing you another two-part episode featuring Zoya Lehrer, founder of Orgo—a company revolutionizing how active families navigate life’s chaos. After 20 years in corporate America, Zoya decided to take a leap of faith, leaving behind a stable career to pursue her entrepreneurial dream.

In part one, we dive into Zoya’s inspiring journey, what drove her to step...

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Welcome back to part two of our episode with Chiara Munzi, cofounder of ChiChi! In this segment, Aaron and I break down the key takeaways from Chiara’s journey, from founding a unique brand in college to pioneering a new category in the health food industry. We’ll discuss how her passion and innovative approach to using chickpeas have inspired our own product development at worldie, as well as the challenges and opportunities of bu...

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Welcome back to worldie unboxed, The Founders Edition! We’re thrilled to bring you a two-part episode featuring Chiara Munzi, cofounder of ChiChi, the deliciously unique brand transforming oats with the power of chickpeas. Chiara co-founded ChiChi while still in college, and her journey as a young entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. In part one, we sit down with Chiara to hear about her path from student to founder, the ins...

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Welcome back to part two of the worldie unboxed episode featuring David Gonzalez, the founder of Fizzy THC! In this segment, Aaron and I break down the insights from our conversation with David, exploring the surprising similarities between his brand and ours. We’ll also dive into what it takes to build a unique, disruptive product and how those lessons resonate with our own journey at worldie.

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Welcome back to worldie unboxed The Founders Edition! This episode is a two-parter featuring David Gonzalez, founder of Fizzy THC, a dissolvable beverage enhancing tablet. In part one, we dive into David’s journey into cannabis, how he built Fizzy THC, and the legal hurdles he’s faced along the way.

In part two, Aaron and I will unpack the key lessons from our conversation with David and relate them to our own experiences at worldi...

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Welcome back to part two of our worldie unboxed episode featuring Adam King, the founder of 1587 Sneakers. In part one, we explored Adam's inspiring journey as an entrepreneur, his decision to use footwear to celebrate Asian American culture, and his strategic approach to competition in the sneaker industry.

In this episode, Aaron and I will dive into the key takeaways from our conversation with Adam. We’ll break down how his bold ...

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Welcome back to worldie unboxed the Founders Edition! We’re excited to bring you another two-part episode featuring Adam King, the founder of 1587 Sneakers, an Asian American footwear brand that unapologetically embraces and celebrates Asian American culture.

In part one, we dive into Adam's journey as an entrepreneur, including how he discovered his passion for business, why he chose sneakers as a way to honor his heritage, and ho...

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