Shows
Startup to StorefrontPoplight - Rose & Caroline Matthes (as seen on Shark 🦈 Tank)On the latest episode of Startup To Storefront, we’re shining a spotlight on Rose & Caroline, the wife-and-wife duo behind Poplight, as seen on Shark Tank! 💡 The idea for Poplight came to them when they moved into their first place together. They wanted beautiful, modern wall lighting that fit their budget, but quickly realized traditional wall sconces just wouldn’t work for them: 💸 They’re expensive – costing hundreds of dollars each. 🔧 They require a contractor for installation (and might even break your lease!) 🔒 Once installed, they’re permanent, meaning you can’t take them with you if y...2024-09-1022 min
Crowdfunding AcademyHow a lightbulb moment led Poplight to a Shark Tank dealJoin us in a conversation with Rose and Caroline as they share their remarkable journey from moving into an old house in Denver with limited outlets to inventing the Poplight wall light, landing on Shark Tank, and running a successful Kickstarter campaign. Discover their insightful tips on market research, prototyping, and the importance of building a community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a fan of Shark Tank, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and incredible entrepreneurial spirit.Check out their website here (head here if you want to order a Poplight) and their K...2024-07-2345 min
GumptionLet There Be Poplight: Transforming Ideas into RealityGumptioneers, it ALWAYS pays to shoot your shot... because it might just lead to really cool people telling you their story. This week, Gumption welcomes Caroline Matthes and Rose Fierman, the wife & wife team behind Poplight! Poplight is the world's first gorgeous, modern wall light that installs on just about any wall in seconds. They're making wall lighting accessible to everyone, (and going viral on TikTok). Tune in to hear how this idea came to be, the steps they took to bring it to existence, and sage business advice from two entrepreneurs who lead with the heart. You can follow...2023-04-0439 min