The Launch Pad

In this episode of The Launch Pad, we sit down with Brianne West, the visionary founder of Ethique, the world’s first waste-free beauty brand.Brianne shares her journey of building Ethique and how she’s doing it again with Incrediballs, her latest venture set to disrupt the beverage industry as the world’s first waste-free beverage brand.This episode dives into the challenges, setbacks, and innovations that have shaped her path, offering valuable insights into the complexities of sustainable product development and the entrepreneurial mindset required to overcome obstacles.With a clear vision for the future, Brianne reflects on how she has built brands that not only succeed but also benefit people and the planet.

In this episode of The Launch Pad, we sit down with YES Alumna and Sharenanigans founder Alli Kennedy, the young entrepreneur behind the investing board game that’s now available on the shelves of major retailers across Aotearoa and Australia. Alli shares the full journey, from validating her idea as a student to raising over $50,000 in capital, navigating production, and bringing her game to life. We dive into the challenges of manufacturing, funding, and building a product-based business from scratch, as well as the mindset and strategies that helped her turn Sharenanigans into a retail-ready success story.

In this episode of The Launch Pad, we sit down with Alistair King, the founder of Rhodes Pet Science, a brand set to reach $200 million in retail sales this year. Hear how he went from dropping out of university to building a revolutionary pet food company that’s shaking up the industry globally.