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Sam Rega
Verified
Producer, Freelance
New York
Beats
Entertainment News , Travel
weight loss, dieting,
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How two Texan brothers 'reinvented fire' to build a $400 million backyard campfire company with a cult following
By Tom Huddleston Jr. Verified, Sam Rega Verified| CNBC Verified Brothers Jeff and Spencer Jan didn't have to reinvent the wheel to build a $400 million company with a cult following. Instead, they "reinvented fire."Their company, Grapevine, Texas-based Solo Brands, makes the Solo Stove — a backyard fire pit that the Jan brothers describe as a "virtually smokeless" campfire alternative. It's a Kickstarter success story: The stove's campaign hit its $15,000 goal in just two hours back in 2016, ultimately raising more than $1.1 million.
By Sam Rega Verified| CNBC Verified ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailHow Solo Stove turned backyard fire pits into a $400 million empireThis is Solo Stove. Known for its smoke-free backyard fire pits and camping stoves, the brand was started in 2011 by brothers Jeff and Spencer Jan. It's grown from Kickstarter campaigns to a $2 billion valuation when it went public in 2021 as Solo Brands under CEO John Merris.
How two Texan brothers 'reinvented fire' to build a $400 million backyard campfire company with a cult following
By Tom Huddleston Jr. Verified, Sam Rega Verified| CNBC Verified Brothers Jeff and Spencer Jan didn't have to reinvent the wheel to build a $400 million company with a cult following. Instead, they "reinvented fire."Their company, Grapevine, Texas-based Solo Brands, makes the Solo Stove — a backyard fire pit that the Jan brothers describe as a "virtually smokeless" campfire alternative. It's a Kickstarter success story: The stove's campaign hit its $15,000 goal in just two hours back in 2016, ultimately raising more than $1.1 million.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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