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Startup Sandwich Podcast | Entrepreneurship in Bite Sized Lessons
Welcome to the Startup Sandwich Podcast, powered by YEDI (York Entrepreneurship Development Institute) where the layers of innovation meets success.
Startup Sandwich is a podcast for entrepreneurs and innovators who are hungry for real stories and practical insights from startups and growing businesses.
In each episode, we dive into the journey of a founder covering early-stage struggles, business growth strategies, product development, funding, and the messy realities of entrepreneurship. Hosted in a relaxed, story-driven format, guests share the “bread and butter” of who they are, the “toppings” of what they’re building, and the bold, flavour-packed "secret sauce" from their startup journey.
Whether you're launching a tech startup, scaling a non-profit, or looking to break into the business world, this podcast delivers startup advice, founder interviews, and actionable tips to help you grow.
Startup Sandwich Podcast | Entrepreneurship in Bite Sized Lessons
How to Build a Beauty Brand Without Big Money or Big Investors
The global beauty industry is a multi-billion dollar market, projected to reach over $677 billion by 2025, with skincare leading at 40%. How do you break into this billion dollar industry without big money or big investors? In today's episode, we talk with Flavia Zhamo, who pulls the curtain back on how beauty brands make it to the shelves and fighting founder burnout.
Flavia Zhamo is the founder of Everyday Chemist, a boutique skincare brand, and EC Studios, a cosmetic R&D lab. With a background in cosmetic chemistry and startup strategy, Flavia blends science, storytelling, and sustainability to develop high-performance beauty products. She’s now building Noun, an AI-powered platform revolutionizing how consumer products are developed and manufactured democratizing access to top-tier labs, suppliers, and manufacturers for indie brands and global companies alike.