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We love a good story, and our community has so many to share — here are just a few. Contact us if you would like to share your story on Alaska Startups.

Beauty in the Eye of the Entrepreneur: The Story of HairVoyage
Beauty in the Eye of the Entrepreneur: The Story of HairVoyage
EntrepreneurshipGuest UserApril 12, 20212021, HairVoyage, Hair, MaryAlice Turletes, Turletes, MaryAlice
Some Play and All Work: 2020 and The Play Yard
Some Play and All Work: 2020 and The Play Yard
EntrepreneurshipGuest UserMarch 16, 20212020, Bryan, Play Yard, The Play Yard, Maracle, 2021, Opening, Playground, Indoor, Anchorage
What She Saw and Lessons to Tell - A Look back at 2020 With Megan Sawtelle
What She Saw and Lessons to Tell - A Look back at 2020 With Megan Sawtelle
EntrepreneurshipGuest UserMarch 2, 20212020, Megan, Sawtelle, Megan Sawtelle, Ak Lean Virtual Assistance, Assistance, AK Lean
Alaskan Husky Adventures: Where Every Day is a Dog Day...And That’s Ok!
Alaskan Husky Adventures: Where Every Day is a Dog Day...And That’s Ok!
EntrepreneurshipGuest UserFebruary 15, 20212020, Liz Raines, Liz Failor, Matt Failor, Matthew Failor, Dog Sled, Dog, Wedding, Reporter, Sled
Crystal Clear: Sharing Solace and Entrepreneurial Reflections on 2020
Crystal Clear: Sharing Solace and Entrepreneurial Reflections on 2020
EntrepreneurshipGuest UserFebruary 2, 2021Webster, Crystal, Sharing Solace, Sharing, Solace, Grief, 2020
2020 Revisited: Entrepreneurial Lessons From a Wild Year With Jin Chen
2020 Revisited: Entrepreneurial Lessons From a Wild Year With Jin Chen
EntrepreneurshipGuest UserJanuary 19, 2021Jin, Chen, Jin Chen, Planeket, Brill-Con Consulting, Brill-Con, Travel, 2020 Revisited, 2020
Amazing J3rks: Vieannie and James Wu’s Delicious Startup Story
Amazing J3rks: Vieannie and James Wu’s Delicious Startup Story
EntrepreneurshipGuest UserDecember 8, 2020Da J3rk Spot, J3rk Spot, James Wu, Vieannie Wu, Wu, Cuisine, Guyana, Guyanese
Two Fly Guys: Tyler Flagg, Mark Lepczyk, and Innovation in the Air Over Alaska
Two Fly Guys: Tyler Flagg, Mark Lepczyk, and Innovation in the Air Over Alaska
EntrepreneurshipGuest UserNovember 2, 2020FlyLocal, FlyLocal-Alaska, Flying, Aviation, Travel, Tyler Flagg, Mark Lepczyk
A Wild Awakening: Jennie Armstrong's Road to Entrepreneurship
A Wild Awakening: Jennie Armstrong's Road to Entrepreneurship
EntrepreneurshipGuest UserOctober 14, 2020Jennie Armstrong, Wild Awake, Wild Awake Creative, Wild Awake Publishing, Publishing, Wild, Startup
Meet the finalists of the 2020 Alaska Angel Conference
Meet the finalists of the 2020 Alaska Angel Conference
EntrepreneurshipMargo FlissMay 20, 2020Alaska, Alaska Angel Conference, Tim Fulton, Ramper Innovations, Alaska Peony Broker, Jason Floyd, Barati Medical, Kenai, Fairbanks, Anchorage, Zeinab Barati, HairVoyage, Mary Alice Turletes, Vanessa Raymond, Dana Herndon, Pandere Shoes, Celia Crosset, Laura Oden, Ayla Rogers, Tundra Electronics, Richard Rogers
After a longer-than-anticipated closure, Houghton Hill reopens in midtown
After a longer-than-anticipated closure, Houghton Hill reopens in midtown
EntrepreneurshipMargo FlissMay 4, 2020Houghton Hill, Jessica Brunsting, COVID-19, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, AEDC, Second Run Consignment
As hunker down continues, two local businesses partner up to fulfill supply and demand
As hunker down continues, two local businesses partner up to fulfill supply and demand
EntrepreneurshipMargo FlissApril 28, 2020Salmon Berry Tours, Alaska Mill and Feed, Food Bank of Alaska, Candice McDonald, Brooke Shortridge, Kimberly McCourtney, COVID-19
As businesses pivot, indoor gardens find success selling direct-to-consumers
As businesses pivot, indoor gardens find success selling direct-to-consumers
EntrepreneurshipMargo FlissApril 21, 2020Anchorage Greens, Juneau Greens, Rachael Posey, John Krapek
Manufacturing Extension Partnership connects Alaska’s manufacturers to health care providers amid COVID-19
Manufacturing Extension Partnership connects Alaska’s manufacturers to health care providers amid COVID-19
EntrepreneurshipMargo FlissApril 6, 2020Jennifer Loofburrow, Alpine Fit, Alyssa Rodrigues, MEP, Manufacturing Extension Partnership, PPE, Personal protective equipment, SB 241, Amalga Distillery, Perfectionist Auto Sound
In social isolation, Step Away attempts to curb bad habits
In social isolation, Step Away attempts to curb bad habits
Margo FlissMarch 23, 2020
Salty Lady Seafood Co. wins Innovation Summit pitch competition
Salty Lady Seafood Co. wins Innovation Summit pitch competition
EntrepreneurshipMargo FlissMarch 5, 2020JEDC, Juneau Economic Development Council, Meta Mesdag, Salty Lady Seafood Co., Oysters, Mariculture farm, Innovation Summit, Pitch competition, Alaska
Meet this year’s Upstart Alpha Startup Accelerator cohort
Meet this year’s Upstart Alpha Startup Accelerator cohort
EntrepreneurshipMargo FlissFebruary 17, 2020John Boren, Upstart Alpha, Upstart Alpha Accelerator, Center for Economic Development, Natalie Carlson, Jack Carroll, Xavier Mason, Lexlany Tejada, Melvin Captain, Zoua Her, Travis Gularte, Cody Herron-Webb, Cannen Burgess, Kristal Perez Aviles
Keystone Building creates opportunity for existing and future entrepreneurs
Keystone Building creates opportunity for existing and future entrepreneurs
EntrepreneurshipMargo FlissFebruary 10, 2020Keystone Building, Matthew Crockett, Matthew Crockett Photography, Cecile Davis, Dustin Davis, Integrated Communication Designs Inc, Frontpoint Investments LLC, Téz, Basia Muotka
Innovation Summit provides ‘an opportunity for entrepreneurs’ to gain exposure, funding
Innovation Summit provides ‘an opportunity for entrepreneurs’ to gain exposure, funding
EntrepreneurshipMargo FlissJanuary 16, 2020Juneau Economic Development Council, JEDC, Erin Laughlin, Kristy Speciale, Innovation Summit, Tundra Tonics, Amalga Distillery, Coppa, The Sawmill Farm
From car shop to plant haven, That Feeling Co. creates a niche in Anchorage’s coffee shop scene
From car shop to plant haven, That Feeling Co. creates a niche in Anchorage’s coffee shop scene
EntrepreneurshipMargo FlissJanuary 13, 2020Tanya Val, Carson Baldiviez, That Feeling Co., House of Bread, My Alaskan Home, Johnny's Produce
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