#entrepreneur - Angi: How An Introvert Turned $50K Into A $1.2 Billion Company: CNBC Make It

5 October 2024

In 1995, Angie Hicks and Bill Oesterle co-founded Angie's List in Columbus, Ohio, with $50,000. The company helps homeowners find and hire professional contractors. Nearly 30 years later, Angi generates annual revenues of over a billion dollars.

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#entrepreneur - I Launched A Business From My Living Room — Now It Brings In $9 Million A Year: CNBC Make It

19 November 2024

Jenny Lei, 28, is the founder and CEO of Freja, a company that sells work totes, shoulder purses and travel accessories. The 4-year-old startup brought in more than $9 million in revenue over the last 12 months, including $2 million in profit. Here's how Lei built a trendsetting brand, despite her lack of experience in the industry.

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Check out Freja and its products here: https://frejanyc.com/