Co-Founder of ChiChi (Poets and Quants Most Disruptive Business School Startup)

Izzy Gorton is the co-founder of Chi-Chi, a breakfast alternative to oatmeal. Her start-up was ranked as one of Poets and Quant's most disruptive Business School Startups in 2024. Chi-chi has raised over $234K+ in funding with $100K of that coming from Amazon's show: 60 Day Hustle.Chapters(00:00) Introduction to Chi Chi and Izzy Gorton(03:45) Navigating Retail: Getting Shelf Space(06:20) Growth and Revenue Goals: The Journey Ahead(09:44) Building a Community: The Power of Online Presence(12:44) Mindset and Funding: The Path to Success(15:53) Pitch Competitions: A Gateway to Funding(16:44) The Dynamic Duo: Izzy and Kiara's Partnership(18:43) Friendship vs. Business: Navigating Relationships(21:50) The Role of Mentorship in Entrepreneurship(24:57) The College Startup Identity: Advantage or Disadvantage?(29:25) Building Personal Brands vs. Business Focus(30:44) The Journey of Consistency in Content Creation(33:57) Pivoting and Finding Your Target Audience(35:13) Balancing College Life and Entrepreneurship(39:01) Motivation: Internal vs. External Drivers(40:53) The Downsides of Competitiveness(44:29) Self-Perception and the Impact of Compliments(48:20) The Influence of Environment on Ambition(50:19) The Value of Diverse Perspectives in College(51:25) Taking Action: Overcoming Fear and Indecision