When Mariam Naficy poured $2.5 million raised from friends and family into Minted, sales never took off. Instead of quitting, she rethought the company’s approach and leaned into a single “hunch” about what customers would actually buy. The result: a turnaround that fueled rapid growth and now drives about $300 million in annual revenue.
David Stever was removed from Ben & Jerry’s after tensions tied to social activism, but he’s now taking charge at rival Jeni’s. Stever will oversee Jeni’s franchise expansion, signaling a major growth push and a notable leadership shift between two iconic ice cream brands.
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