04/28/2025
🚨 Going LIVE today at 12 PM MST 🚨
We’re handing the mic to two founders who know exactly what it’s like to build (and rebuild) in the middle of a global trade mess:
🔥 Colin McIntosh — despotic ruler of the world’s sheetiest company, Sheets & Giggles
🔥 Jacqueline Ros Amable — climate-tech badass and CEO & Cofounder of Matereal
Today we are talking real-world impact of tariffs, trade chaos, and what it actually takes to stay resilient when the rules keep changing.
No B.S.
Just raw stories, smart insights, and a lot of heart (and maybe a little humor).
This convo is part of our series Rooted in Resilience: Small Biz in a Global Trade Tug-of-War — and trust me, you’ll want to hear it.
Catch it on The Impact Founder Podcast: The Stories That Built Us — Episode 6 —here today at noon. 🔥
04/24/2025
Rooted in Resilience: Small Biz in a Global Trade Tug-of-War — our latest series on The Impact Founder Podcast: The Stories That Built Us — dives into how founders are navigating the ripple effects of global tariffs and trade tensions.
🎙️ On Episode 6 (dropping Monday, April 28), we're spotlighting two founders who are challenging the status quo in big ways:
🧪 Jacqueline Ros Amable[CEO & Cofounder Matereal] is on a mission to detoxify and decarbonize plastic supply chains—starting with textiles. With cofounder Dr. Philip Pienkos, they’re bringing together breakthrough chemistry and AI to tackle toxic plastics. Her background spans Techstars, Venture for ClimateTech, and building safety tech at Revolar—she’s a force of nature, and her story will inspire anyone working at the intersection of innovation and sustainability.
🛏️ McIntosh, CEO & Founder of Sheets & Giggles, self-described “despotic ruler” of the world’s sheetiest company, has turned soft goods into serious business. From a $284K Indiegogo campaign to being featured on Good Morning America, his company has earned accolades for innovation, impact, and cozy sleep. And, oh yeah—he's hilarious.
This episode is real, raw, and full of lessons for anyone building something bold in a world that’s constantly shifting.
🎧 Tune in on Monday and follow the full series if you're curious about how global trade impacts your business more than you think.
04/11/2025
What makes a city resilient?
In this episode of Impact Founder: The Stories that Built Us, we’re exploring the building blocks of thriving, future-ready cities — and the challenges leaders face in keeping downtowns vibrant, local economies strong, and communities connected.
We’re joined by two powerhouse leaders shaping the future of their cities:
🔹 Aaron Buzza, CDME, CDTP — Senior Vice President & COO of the Macon Convention and Visitors Bureau
🔹 Aikta Marcoulier — Chief Business Development Officer for Denver Economic Development & Opportunity
Together, we dig into:
→ The evolution of tourism and economic development over the past decade
→ Why downtowns matter more than ever
→ How cities are adapting to shifting work patterns, travel trends, and local spending habits
→ And the non-political, human-centered challenges every city is facing in today’s economy
Whether you’re a founder, community builder, or city leader — this episode will leave you thinking differently about what it takes to build resilient places people want to call home.
🎧 Listen on Impact Founder: The Stories that Built Us
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