The Kara Goldin Show

What if the secret to better seafood starts the moment the fish leaves the water? 🐟On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Saif Khawaja, Co-Founder and CEO of Shinkei Systems and the entrepreneur behind Seremoni, the premium seafood brand powered by Shinkei’s technology.Saif started the company at just 22 after seeing firsthand how much quality and value can be lost between the ocean and our plates. His solution combines robotics, AI, supply-chain technology, and principles inspired by the traditional Japanese ike jime method to rethink how wild-caught fish is harvested and handled.We talk about what most consumers get wrong about “fresh” fish, how better handling can improve flavor and shelf life, and why Saif believes technology can create better outcomes for fishermen, consumers, and the ocean.Saif also shares what it takes to put sophisticated robotics onto working fishing boats, convince a traditional industry to try something completely new, and get Seremoni Grade fish into some of the country’s most celebrated restaurants.We also get into raising capital, building both a technology company and consumer brand, the inevitable hardware failures, and what Saif has learned about leadership since becoming a founder at 22.If you’re interested in food, technology, sustainability, robotics, entrepreneurship, or what it really takes to disrupt a legacy industry, this is a fascinating conversation.Listen here or anywhere you get your podcasts. 🎧 Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at [email protected]. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Saif Khawaja, Shinkei Systems and Seremoni:https://www.shinkei.systems/https://www.seremoni.com/ Sponsored By:Chime - Join the millions who are already banking fee-free today. Head to Chime.com/KARAGOLDIN.Zenni Optical - Go to ZENNI.COM/PODCAST and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off, plus free shipping over sixty-five dollars. Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/911

Sometimes the biggest opportunities are hiding in the most familiar categories.On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Elisabeth Galvin, Co-Founder of Stellar Snacks, the mother-daughter-owned company reinventing one of America's most classic snacks: the pretzel.We talk about how Elisabeth and her daughter Gina built Stellar from scratch, why they chose to take on the complexity of manufacturing themselves, and how unexpected flavors like Maui Monk and French Dijon helped them bring something completely different to the category.Elisabeth also shares what it's really like to build a company with your daughter, why Stellar puts taste ahead of trends, the story behind its unique Artist Program, and what more than 30 years as an entrepreneur have taught her about spotting opportunities and building brands that last.This is a great conversation about entrepreneurship, family, food, and having the courage to rethink a category everyone else takes for granted. Listen here or anywhere you get your podcasts. 🎧 Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at [email protected]. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Elisabeth Galvin and Stellar Snacks:https://stellarsnacks.com/https://www.instagram.com/stellar_snacks/https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-galvin-11215259/ Sponsored By:Odoo - Discover how Odoo can take your business to the next level by visiting Odoo.comKalshi - Download the Kalshi app and use code KARAGOLDIN to get $25 when you trade $25. Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/910

What happens when you make it to the top of your industry—and decide to start over?On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Chris Salgardo, Founder and CEO of ATWATER, and former President of Kiehl’s. After more than 40 years in beauty, Chris left the corporate world to build a skincare and grooming brand of his own.We talk about what nearly two decades at Kiehl’s taught him about building brands that last, why he decided to become an entrepreneur, what men still get wrong about skincare, and why simpler, high-performance routines are winning with consumers.Chris has seen the beauty business from almost every angle—from starting as a makeup artist at 18 to leading major brands and ultimately becoming a founder himself. This is a great conversation about reinvention, starting over, and what decades of experience can teach you about building something new. Listen here or anywhere you get your podcasts. 🎧 Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at [email protected]. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Chris Salgardo and ATWATER:https://www.atwaterskin.com/https://www.instagram.com/chrissalgardo/https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-salgardo-5837a514a/ Sponsored By:Instant Hydration - Go to InstantHydration.com/goldin and use my promo code GOLDIN for over 40% off your first subscription order.Rippling - Head to Rippling.AI/KaraGoldin and get the only AI to give you full visibility across your business and take complex actions across your entire organization.Cash App - Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/0s6pfdl7 #CashAppPartner Terms apply. Bitcoin services by Block, Inc. See the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast.Kalshi - Download the Kalshi app and use code KARAGOLDIN to get $25 when you trade $25.Freshbooks - Go to FreshBooks to get FreshBooks for less than $3 a month for your first four months — that's 90% off. Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/909

Luxury is hard to break into. Building a new luxury brand from scratch—and aiming for $100 million—is an entirely different challenge. ✨On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Lola Banjo, Founder and Chief Executive of Silver & Riley, the luxury fashion and travel accessories brand she launched in 2019.Lola built Silver & Riley while balancing a demanding corporate career, investing her own capital and learning firsthand that understanding business and actually building one are two very different things.Today, Silver & Riley is a multimillion-dollar business with an incredibly loyal customer base and a hero product—the New Yorker Bag—that has repeatedly sold out. But Lola isn’t thinking small. Her goal is to reach $100 million in annual sales by year ten and ultimately build a billion-dollar global luxury house.We talk about what happens after you’ve proven product-market fit, why finding your next customer can be harder than keeping the ones you already have, and what really changes as you try to go from millions to $100 million.Lola also gets candid about putting her own money into the business, the hidden cost of being undercapitalized, scaling manufacturing without sacrificing quality, and why some founders seem to get funded on potential while others are expected to show up with proof.If you’re interested in luxury, consumer brands, capital, entrepreneurship, or what it really takes to turn a successful company into a much bigger one—this is a conversation you’ll want to hear.You can find it here or anywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎧 Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at [email protected]. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Lola Banjo and Silver & Riley:https://www.silverandriley.com/https://www.instagram.com/silverandriley/https://www.linkedin.com/company/silver-riley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolabanjo/ Sponsored By:Superhuman Go - Try Superhuman Go, from the makers of Grammarly at Superhuman.com.Chime - Join the millions who are already banking fee-free today. Head to Chime.com/KARAGOLDIN. Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/908

What does it take to turn one big idea into a $100M+ brand that lasts?On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Matt Scanlan, Co-Founder and CEO of NAADAM—the cashmere brand that started with a trip to Mongolia and a plan to rethink the industry.We talk about the $98 sweater that helped put NAADAM on the map, what consumers get wrong about cashmere, and what Matt has learned about growth, profitability, failure, and knowing when to double down—or walk away.After more than a decade of building, Matt has plenty to say about what it really takes to create a brand with staying power. This is a great conversation for anyone building something of their own. Listen here or anywhere you get your podcasts. 🎧 Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at [email protected]. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Matt Scanlan and NAADAM:https://www.naadam.co/https://www.instagram.com/matthewscanlan/https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-scanlan-34212323/ Sponsored By:RULA - Go to Rula.com/KARAGOLDIN for convenient therapy that’s covered by insurance.Kalshi - Download the Kalshi app and use code KARAGOLDIN to get $25 when you trade $25.Cash App - Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/0s6pfdl7 #CashAppPartner Terms apply. Bitcoin services by Block, Inc. See the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast. Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/907