Cardboard, Glue & a $100K Macy’s Deal | Sherrill Mosee (MinkeeBlue)

Target Bags to the Big Leagues: The Sherrill Mosee StoryA cut-up Target bag, cardboard, glue, and staples. That’s how Sherrill Mosee started, turning a simple idea into MinkeeBlue, a patented organizational bag that landed a $100,000 Macy’s purchase order.Tolu and Belva sit down with Sherrill to discuss the engineering mindset that turned a commuter’s frustration into a market-ready brand. Today, she’s building AI-powered tools to help founders move faster through manufacturing and product development.Inside This Episode:Scrappy Prototyping: Why starting with "imperfect" materials still wins.The Logistics of Growth: Navigating patents, overseas manufacturing, and supply chain realities.The Macy’s Milestone: What it actually took to land the $100K deal.The AI Shift: How AI is changing the path from concept to market.Press play to learn how problem-solving becomes a legacy when you refuse to quit.