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Start Up Season 13 Episodes

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Episode 1

Pure Pro Wrestling - Goodrich, MI

Mentoring youth, raising money for charity and teaching athletes how to execute the perfect body slam are only some of the things that Joe Byrd, founder of Pure Pro Wrestling, stands for. Fostering a safe and diverse environment for wrestlers of all levels, Joe has created the largest touring brand of family-friendly wrestling in the state of Michigan.

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Episode 2

People's Choice Beef Jerky - Los Angeles, CA

Known for its premium handcrafted beef jerky, People's Choice Beef Jerky is a multi-generational business that continues to reinvent itself with each new generation without sacrificing its commitment to the traditional methods and values that the company has held since its inception.

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Episode 3

We Rock the Spectrum - Novi, MI

Metro Detroit's first sensory gym, We Rock the Spectrum, is a franchise business that serves children of all abilities and ages. Operated by Harvard MBA Yushu Zhou, the gym aims to create a welcoming, inspiring, and sensory-safe environment for both neurotypical and neurodivergent children.

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Episode 4

Silk Road Manufacturing - Renton, WA

Manufacturing backpacks and equipment for law enforcement, firefighters, and the U.S. Military, Silk Road Manufacturing is a U.S.-based manufacturing company founded by three first-generation Vietnamese siblings who were inspired by their mother's fearless drive and determination to provide them with a better life.

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Episode 5

TripSlip - Detroit, MI

Fed up with school field trip permission slips, Achsha Jones took matters into her own hands and founded TripSlip, a digital platform that streamlines the permission process, making things easier for parents, schools, and venues.

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Episode 6

Kadama - Bellevue, WA

Kadama is an app that connects students with tutors for homework help, essay prep, and tutoring across all subjects and grade levels. Founded by Amin Shaykho, Marwan El-Rukby, and Dani Shaykho, Kadama found great success connecting with users on social media platforms like TikTok.

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Episode 7

Marrow - Detroit, MI

Part butcher shop, part restaurant, Marrow is a multi-faceted brand with multiple restaurants and a regional meat business, all rooted in local sourcing and sustainable practices. Founder, Ping Ho is on a mission to unite production, dining, and transparency.

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Episode 8

Chunky Deli - Seattle, WA

Blending storytelling, food, and playful gifts, Caitlin Steuer and Christina Krol built Chunky Deli, a children's product development and publishing house in Seattle that's helping to foster a new generation of foodies.

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Episode 9

Los Angeles Brands - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles Brands was built to solve a gap in the market: accessible, clean health and beauty products. Brian Hollowaty turned that insight into a multi-brand business, manufacturing locally and distributing globally.

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Episode 10

Cocoa Legato - Seattle, WA

Seattle-based musician and chocolatier Aaron Lindstrom wanted to create a space that combined his two passions: chocolate and music. Cocoa Legato is a unique bean-to-bar chocolate factory and cafe that hosts live music performances and focuses on producing naturally vegan dark chocolate.

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Episode 11

Sarovyn - Detroit, MI

Blending fun, fitness, and community, Sarovyn founder Keith Walker has founded a new type of business that delivers exclusive elevated experiences with a cultural celebration.

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Episode 12

Tiger Tail USA - Kent, WA

An inventor since she was 12 years old, Spring Faussett needed help with her sports-related muscle aches and pains, and Tiger Tail USA was born. From the original handmade prototype to selling to selling globally, Tiger Tail is on a mission to make millions of muscles happy.

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Episode 13

Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Dearborn, MI

Founded by Danny Agemy and Anthony Fawaz, Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy was built to be the premier place for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Michigan, and after countless championships, Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy has cultivated a community of discipline and respect that prides itself on training "bully-proof" children.

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