Diane German, a licensed cosmetologist and salon owner, founded Hair Fetish LLC and its associated product line, Agape Fetish, in 2012. She offers styling services and luxury hair products like Mulberry silk bonnets and edge control. With a passion for hairstyling from a young age, Diane overcame numerous setbacks, including an expulsion from cosmetology school, to build a successful business. By 2020, she had reached over $90,000 in revenue and earned a reputation for high-quality, personalized services. Diane has since focused on growing both her salon and product line, aiming to expand into organic hair care and children's clothing in the future.

ShipHero, founded by Nicholas Daniel-Richards and Aaron Rubin in 2013, provides software and outsourced fulfillment services for e-commerce businesses. The company’s flagship service is a SaaS platform that helps businesses manage warehouse operations, inventory, and shipping, alongside a fulfillment network that stores and ships products for clients. Despite launching with minimal external funding, ShipHero reached $30 million in annual revenue by 2020 and processes over $5 billion in e-commerce sales each year. The company’s success is attributed to its focus on creating easy-to-use technology, providing excellent customer service, and relying on organic growth through word-of-mouth and strategic partnerships.