I’m a big fan of music and art, and as a software engineer, I take special interest in the crossover between art and technology.
1000 Children’s Goods & Services
Paula Roeske: PRK Products– Finally, Turning Ideas Into Prototypes
I had sat on my baby product ideas for almost 10 years when I finally decided enough is enough, “Paula, make the time to take these ideas from paper to prototype.”
Linda Russell: MugsyClicks– Revolutionizing The School Portrait Photo Service Industry
I was a very successful wedding portrait photographer who was crazy enough to believe that kids and parents deserved a better school portrait product.
Julie Quinnan: Flying Buttress– Two Moms With A Dream Of Snappy Bags Everywhere
After becoming a mom, I went back to work, but soon realized I was ready to take a leap and focus on my own idea – girls’ bags with interchangeable and customizable exterior panels.
Lee-Anne Kassel: Kasselot — An Invention Created By One Mom, For Other Breast-Feeding Moms
Unable to find a comfortable yet fashionable maternity bra that would prevent breast milk from leaking onto my clothes, an idea sparked and I decided to create one.
Andeisha Farid: Afghan Child Education and Care Organization — Raising a New Generation of Boys and Girls
For me there is a practical remedy for the ignorance, oppression, hatred, and poverty so deeply imbedded in society; raise a new generation of boys and girls.
Chance Claxton: Kids Konserve/U•Konserve– Reducing Waste One Lunchbox At A Time
Our top challenge is how to grow and fund the company in a way that makes sense to all and to be true to our mission.
Tamara Davis: Re-Bachelor– Rebuilding Families By Supporting Dads
I would define success by being able to do something that I truly love and making a difference in these men’s lives and their children’s lives.
Aikaterini Ioannou– KatrineMusik Soundlicious Learning-Presents Kindermusik
The reason that I started kindermusik business is because I love children and music.
Gabby Fludd: Gumdrop Swap Kids & Maternity Boutique– Saving Families Money And Helping The Environment
I became a mom in 2008 and quickly realized how expensive it was to be a parent. Buying retail for my growing daughter was costly and wasteful.
MaryBeth Reeves: Scrapbook Mamma– Side Hobby To Main Source Of Income
I make custom photo books for those who want to do something wonderful with their pictures, but don’t have the time or the inclination to do it themselves.
Niki Pitharide: N.P. Baby Sitter On Call– Providing Quality Baby Sitters In Cyprus
I needed someone trustworthy to help me look after my newborn daughter. No such company existed in Cyprus…
Ashley Fox: Infinity Headbands– Inspired By A Seven Year Old Girl’s Idea
My seven year old niece came up with a brilliant idea for an interchangeable fashion headband.
Koloud ‘Kay’ Tarapolsi: A Crafty Arab– Creating An Arabic Alphabet Animal Poster
My most important role model has been my mom. She is a strong Arab woman who raised a family while earning a PhD and has recently had to deal with the death of my father from cancer.
Sharon Levy: Taking Tea InStyle – Entrepreneur Preserves Centuries-old Tradition
People are spending less quality time together face to face as we did years ago… Taking Tea InStyle brings families and friends together to celebrate each other.