by The Shrimp Tank | Nov 11, 2020 | Podcast, Seattle
Seattle Episode 101 – Mary Coupland – Owner and Founder of Compass & Clock
Entrepreneur Spotlight
Mary Coupland / Owner and Founder of Compass & Clock
Mary was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up on Long Island. She attended The Fashion Institute of Technology, earned an AA in Fashion Buying & Merchandising, and continued for another two years in the marketing program. When Mary was 23, she moved to Columbus, Ohio and that’s where she met her husband, whom she has been with for 31 years. They have two children and have been living on Bainbridge Island for 20 years. (more…)
by The Shrimp Tank | Oct 21, 2020 | Podcast, Seattle
Seattle Special 100th Episode
Entrepreneur Spotlight
In this special episode of The Seattle Shrimp Tank, we reflect on all the events of the previous year, particularly the effects of COVID-19 on businesses across the United States, as well as talk about some of our favorite guests.
We’re so happy and fortunate to have made it to 100 episodes, and we’re looking forward to 100 more and beyond, hopefully in a much brighter year! (more…)
by The Shrimp Tank | Oct 13, 2020 | Podcast, Seattle
Seattle Episode 99 – Gary Tashjian – CEO of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products
Entrepreneur Spotlight
Gary founded Darwin’s Natural Pet Products in 2004 to help pets and their owners enjoy more years of healthy companionship together. Darwin’s mission is deeply personal. Gary discovered the power of natural, raw pet food when he made the switch for his best friend, Max – an Old English Sheepdog who was suffering from crippling arthritis. After crafting and serving him a blend of fresh meat and vegetables recommended by his holistic veterinarian, Gary watched Max transform from an elderly dog with restricted movement back into his old self, full of energy. In just a month, Max’s arthritis all but disappeared. (more…)
by The Shrimp Tank | Sep 27, 2020 | Podcast, Seattle
Seattle Episode 98 – David Doxtater – Founder of The Workshop
Entrepreneur Spotlight
David Doxtater / Founder of The Workshop
David is a highly experienced event designer and producer creating hundreds of beloved public and private Northwest experiences. He is an expert in live experience design and production while serving businesses, higher education, major league sports, cultural institutions, civic institutions, tourism and cause-driven organizations. (more…)
by The Shrimp Tank | Sep 14, 2020 | Podcast, Seattle
Seattle Episode 97 – Bob Mighell – CEO of Tilting Motor Works
Entrepreneur Spotlight
A lifelong powersports enthusiast, Bob Mighell is the CEO of Tilting Motor Works; a business that grew from his invention of a two-wheeled tilting front end for motorcycles for which he has received three patents. Born from the need to reach higher speeds while maintaining better control during cornering and braking, his design took Bob to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah where he set absolute land speed records in 2012 and 2013 for three-wheeled motorcycles. (more…)
by The Shrimp Tank | Aug 21, 2020 | Podcast, Seattle
Seattle Episode 96 – Vanessa Smith – Blue Ribbon Cooking
Entrepreneur Spotlight
Vanessa Smith was born and raised to throw parties for a living! Growing up in a cooking school with a very artistic eye Vanessa developed a love for helping people celebrate life’s milestones and helping bring families back to the dining table. Vanessa launched into business ownership at the age of 23 and within 3 years was running a company with over 90 employees. (more…)