How We Got Started

Reading, writing and Levenger

Steve Leveen and his wife, Lori Granger Leveen, launched Levenger, a catalogue featuring fashionable reading and writing accessories, in 1987.  More

How Welch's started as alcohol-free wine

Welch's concord grape juice was invented over 140 years ago as non-alcoholic wine for the church services.  Play

Can the Lucky jean guys get lucky again?

Gene Montesano and Barry Perlman created a trendsetting brand of blue jeans. Now for an encore.  More

How Steinway makes pianos by hand

The manufacturer of pianos has passed the skills of making the musical instrument generation after generation for over 150 years.  Play

The Angie behind Angie's List

The customer review site started as a magazine and call-in service with Angie Hicks going door-to-door to get people to sign up for a subscription.  Play
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