Finding the key partners to work with can make or break your venture. After thousands of conversations with aspiring entrepreneurs, it’s one of the most common obstacles and risks holding folks back from pursuing their idea. So – we asked some of the smartest, most resourceful entrepreneurs in the community to share their lessons and insights to help inspire and educate the next great set of entrepreneurs.

Aiyesha Christian

Having a clean supply chain is an integral part of Nomad Mix. As one of the founding policies, I had to accept that my initial cost to market would be higher and my profit margin would have to be lower in order for the brand to be competitive. Though this was a challenge, I wanted to show the world that you do not have to compromise the integrity of ingredients in order to work toward a profitable company. Read more>>

Inna Chebeliuk

At Nexa Events, an award-winning event management company based in Los Angeles, CA, we take great pride in not just orchestrating events but in building a brand synonymous with excellence and reliability in the industry. The reputation we’ve cultivated attracts numerous vendors seeking to collaborate with us, resulting in a constant influx of inquiries via email or calls expressing interest in becoming a Nexa Vendor. Read more>>

Susie Yoon

One of the most important and time consuming aspect of creating Skinesque was finding the right manufacturer partner in South Korea. I started by attending trade shows in the U.S. that invited South Korean manufacturers to share their technology, ingredients and products. My next step was to attend trade shows actually held in South Korea. I was able to set up meetings during my first trip and share my vision. Read more>>