#38 - Kelly Parker (Send Ribbon)

Kelly shares her story, from her early days of recognizing her entrepreneurial spirit to the founding of her company, Send Ribbon.

 

She discusses her tech startup background, the challenges of personalized corporate gifting, and how her experience inspired her business idea.

 

She shares insights into her strategic methods for launching the business, overcoming financial constraints, and the pivotal moments that led to the company's growth. Kelly also details her personal life sacrifices, the importance of networking, and her eventual acquihire by Urban Stems during the pandemic. 

 

01:02 Early Entrepreneurial Spirit

01:34 Founding Send Ribbon

04:03 Challenges and Growth

09:08 Learning the Ropes of Inventory

14:31 First Big Breaks

18:41 Balancing Two Careers

19:45 Networking and Opportunities

22:12 Casual Updates and Networking

23:09 Pandemic Challenges and Opportunities

23:44 The Acquihire Email

24:39 Negotiating the Acquihire

25:29 Joining DoorDash and Health Struggles

27:23 Urban Stems Acquisition

29:27 Lessons from the Acquihire

33:21 Personal Reflections and Future Plans

42:33 Advising and Community Building