EPISODE · Nov 26, 2019 · 52 MIN
FinalStraw's Journey of Building a Cause Driven Business
from Shopify Masters · host Shopify
Emma Cohen’s time in Thailand exposed her to the effects that single-use plastics had on the ocean. She spent most of her days there cleaning up the washed-up plastic waste on beaches. Emma was so moved by this experience that she returned to school and completed a Master’s in environmental management and sustainability from Harvard. After working for over five years in sustainability research, Emma poured herself into developing a collapsible and portable stainless steel straw and launched FinalStraw in 2017.For more on FinalStraw and show notes: https://www.shopify.ca/blog/finalstraw-causeTune in to learnHow you can use Amazon reviews to create a superior productWhat’s the best use of your time when preparing for a crowdfunding campaignHow to balance marketing your cause versus marketing your product Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
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In this episode of Shopify Masters, founder and CEO of FinalStraw, Emma Cohen shares how she built a cause-focused business and grew it into a financial success.
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