Nicole Ledoux, co-founder of 88 Acres, went from the trading floor to the bakery floor selling nutritious, seed-based snacks. Hear how she pried open the door of opportunity—then left it ajar for others.
(0:52) - The seeds of a multimillion-dollar seed business — The amazing story of how Nicole co-founded 88 Acres.
(4:59) - Raising money as a marriage — How Nicole and her husband faced the challenges of starting a company as a husband and wife team.
(8:33) - A waitress ready to pitch — How being a self-advocate has led Nicole to incredible opportunities.
(12:30) - Being in the trenches — The way Nicole has built an amazing culture at 88 Acres.
(15:10) - Oh, Covid! — Nicole tells us how they overcame the different challenges that came in 2020.
(19:15) - Start building your network — Some words of advice to entrepreneurs out there.
(22:41) - Investing with intention — ‘It immediately turns me inward to how I think about investing in myself right now.’
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