Unfinished Biz with Robin and Wayne

As the Unfinished Biz team continues to shelter in place and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect companies of all sizes worldwide, we decided to highlight one of our favorite up-and-comers in the brick and mortar space. Nicci Levy, Alchemy 43 Founder and CEO, started her beauty career at a very young age and hasn't looked back. With years of cosmetics experience under her belt, Nicci sought out to revolutionize the dermatology and med-spa experience, one aesthetics bar at a time. Find out how Alchemy 43 is rebranding the microtreatment space and how Nicci's ambitious growth plans aim to change the face of beauty forever.

FRAME Co-Founder and Chairman Jens Grede was already an advertising rockstar alongside his business partner Erik Torstensson when he decided he needed a change. Pairing his deep connections within the fashion industry with his own branding savvy, Jens zeroed in on Los Angeles to launch a premium denim line like no other, and FRAME was born. Find out why Jens put lifestyle at the core of the FRAME brand, how the company set itself apart in a saturated market, and what Jens wants to conquer next.

In this special episode of Unfinished Biz, Robin and Wayne are joined by VMG partners Kara Roell and Mike Mauzé for a candid discussion about the potential effects of COVID-19 on business ecosystems worldwide. VMG’s partners have been working closely with their portfolio companies to ensure that team efficacy and morale stays solid in the face of instability. Supply chain and liquidity concerns must be dealt with proactively to weather a rapidly unfolding storm. And after many years of experience through past financial crises and uncertain times, the VMG team is sharing their advice with you.

Randi Christiansen, Necessaire Co-Founder and CEO, knows what she is doing. After honing her skills at one of the most prestigious beauty and personal care companies in the world, Randi knew what was missing and what she wanted to build. Join Robin and Wayne as they uncover the story behind Necessaire and find out which products Randi believes have yet to disrupt the beauty industry.

When Rachel Drori, Daily Harvest Founder and CEO, found herself in need of better nutrition while juggling work and family, she realized she could solve the problem for others as well..Find out how Rachel’s formative years paved the eventual way to her own nutritional food line, how making smoothies turned into a much bigger business, and why frozen food is better for you than you think.

Dave Heath, Bombas Co-Founder and CEO, stumbled into his successful sock business unexpectedly when he realized how important they were for people experiencing homelessness. Join Robin and Wayne as they learn how Bombas used the 1-to-1 model to not only help people in need, but also to create a business ethos Bombas is proud of today.

Nancy Twine is a founder at heart, but she started down a dramatically different path before finding her passion. After a personal tragedy changed her family forever, Nancy hit the reset button and realized what she was meant to do, even though it was a huge departure from what she had already established as a lucrative finance career on Wall Street. Find out how Nancy is disrupting the haircare industry, how she grew the company to where it is now, and where Briogeo is headed next. #vmgfamily

Bill Creelman has always loved food and beverages. That's why he founded Spindrift, a hugely successful sparkling water line you now see in most grocery stores, big and small. But getting to this point wasn't easy, and Bill had to tackle a variety of challenges to make his brand the behemoth it is today. Find out how Bill's passion drove him to build Spindrift, how his team has weathered the ebbs and flows of scaling the business, and where Spindrift is headed next. #vmgfamily

Stasher Founder and CEO, Kat Nouri, calls herself a rebel, and her unconventional founder journey backs up that claim. From a young age, Kat was taught to value health and wellness, but also to maintain a strong work ethic. When she found herself juggling the entrepreneurial life while also raising a family, she decided to bring her two worlds together... and Stasher was born. The smart alternative to plastic is eco-friendly, microwave and oven safe, versatile, and reusable, and Kat has big plans for Stasher's future.

Laura Modi, Co-Founder and CEO of Bobbie, spent years in the tech sector building new platforms in high-paced environments. After becoming a mother, Laura's frustration with the lack of clean-ingredient baby formulas inspired her to take action, and Bobbie was born. Find out what Bobbie is doing to make formula healthier than ever, why regulation makes this goal so complex, and how Bobbie plans to expand its products and community.

When Madeline Haydon, Founder and CEO of Nutpods, set out to create a delicious, non-dairy coffee creamer made entirely from clean ingredients, she had her work cut out for her. Financial setbacks, market volatility, and family obligations all threatened to derail Madeline's dream, but she did not give up. Today, Nutpods is the fastest growing non-dairy coffee creamer in the market and can be found in nearly every grocery chain in the U.S. Find out how Madeline made some big bets that rocketed Nutpods to massive success online, how Amazon helped her ecommerce business thrive, and how she continues to translate the early momentum into retail.

Kerry Cooper, Rothy’s President and COO, has expertly navigated the complex intersection of Tech and Retail for much of her career. Now, she spends her days focused on sustainable shoes. On this episode, find out how Kerry took the reins at Rothy’s, what she and Rothy’s founders, Roth Martin and Stephen Hawthornthwaite, needed to fix, and how the environment is their ultimate driving force.

Matthias Metternich, Art of Sport Co-Founder and CEO, might be our most unusual story yet. Join Robin and Wayne as they get to the bottom of how Matthias came up with the idea for Art of Sport, why the world’s best athletes wanted in, and the difference one day on a billboard can make.

Former CEO of Clif Bar, Kevin Cleary, takes us through his impressive entrepreneurial journey: a blend of building and growing to make Clif’s business thrive. Find out how a company as successful as Clif had to navigate unforeseen challenges along the way, and how Kevin himself had to evolve alongside the business.

Nicole Dawes was practically destined for her career as Founder of Late July Organic Snacks and now Founder & CEO of Nixie Sparkling Water. Both of her parents worked in the food industry and early on Nicole knew it would be her path as well. Find out how she weathered many storms in Late July's early days, why selling the business was eventually the right call, and how Nixie is poised to stand out in the much-hyped sparkling water industry.