We reached out to some of our favorite entrepreneurs and asked them to think back and tell us about how they decided to start a business. Check out their responses below.

Dr. Tracey Hicks-Kearse

I am the award-winning Founder, CEO, and Chief Chemist of AcARRE® who is an esteemed chemical engineer and has worked in product development and marketing for over twenty years. While working for a skin and hair care company, I was approached by a friend looking for a product that she could use on her scalp. Read More>>

Carly Santini

I didn’t start my business because I wanted to be “an entrepreneur.” I started it because I saw how broken the skincare industry is, especially for acne. People are told they’re doing something wrong, handed harsh products, bounced between derms, estheticians, and TikTok, and never actually taught how their skin works. Read More>>

Cheyenne Rowell

Starting Rowell Ranch wasn’t about launching a business in the traditional sense. It grew out of a lifelong habit of saying yes when animals needed help. Our thought process was rooted in compassion first, not commerce. Read More>>

Benjamin Fly

When I first arrived in Arizona, I recognized a notable lack of unity and connection among artists throughout the state and the local community. Unifying everyone is the ultimate objective and the driving force behind our efforts. Read More>>