Jacq Tatelman on Creating STATE and the Power of Social Entrepreneurship

In this episode, I sit down with Jacqueline Tatelman, the Co-Founder and CEO of STATE Bags, to explore her journey with social entrepreneurship.Founded in 2013 alongside her husband Scott, STATE Bags was born out of their firsthand experience running a nonprofit summer camp for New York City youth. Since its inception, the brand has grown from a one-for-one backpack company into a global lifestyle brand known for its premium products and deep commitment to supporting American children and families in the ways they need it most.Topics Discussed:The origin story of STATE BagsSTATE's social impact model evolutionThe design process and finding inspirationJacq's transition to CEOReigniting inspirationHow social entrepreneurship has impacted JacqHow Jacq spends a day offAdvice to young adults