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Jerrid Grimm

I’m on my Second Act too. Co-founded Pressboard (acq. impact.com). Investor, marketer, gnocchi maker

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Sauces to Scents: Alison Cayne's Second Act

Jun 17, 2026

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3 min read

Sauces to Scents: Alison Cayne's Second Act

How the founder of a cooking school created a line of fresh sauces, landed distribution at Whole Foods, closed it all down and why she's using her second act to change the way people look at scents, and themselves.

Jerrid Grimm
Jerrid Grimm

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From Tea to Tech: David Segal's Second Act

Jun 5, 2026

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3 min read

From Tea to Tech: David Segal's Second Act

How a master brand builder went from loose leaf tea to healthy salads, and ultimately to taking on the big banks.

Jerrid Grimm
Jerrid Grimm

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Inspo to ESSPO: Philippe von Borries and Justin Stefano's Second Act

Apr 28, 2026

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3 min read

Inspo to ESSPO: Philippe von Borries and Justin Stefano's Second Act

How the founders of a media empire are reinventing your daily coffee routine.

Jerrid Grimm
Jerrid Grimm

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Exit to Encore: Vicky Tsai's Second Act

Apr 14, 2026

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5 min read

Exit to Encore: Vicky Tsai's Second Act

How this founder built a beauty empire, left, and then returned to prove a company’s soul is its greatest asset.

Jerrid Grimm
Jerrid Grimm

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Deodorant to Dealmaker: Jaime Schmidt’s Second Act

Apr 7, 2026

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3 min read

Deodorant to Dealmaker: Jaime Schmidt’s Second Act

How this founder turned a kitchen recipe into an empire, and is now using her playbook to build the next generation of brands.

Jerrid Grimm
Jerrid Grimm

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Salons to Systems: Eli Halliwell’s Second Act

Apr 7, 2026

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4 min read

Salons to Systems: Eli Halliwell’s Second Act

He didn't just create a new product. He declared war on the entire routine

Jerrid Grimm
Jerrid Grimm

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Beans to Barrels: James Freeman's Second Act

Apr 1, 2026

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5 min read

Beans to Barrels: James Freeman's Second Act

How the founder of Blue Bottle Coffee took his obsession with sourcing from the barista to the bartender.

Jerrid Grimm
Jerrid Grimm

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Pizza to Policy: Kelly Swette’s Second Act

Mar 31, 2026

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5 min read

Pizza to Policy: Kelly Swette’s Second Act

Her first act built a beloved food brand. Her second act is rebuilding the broken system behind it.

Jerrid Grimm
Jerrid Grimm

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Bevel to Boardroom: Tristan Walker’s Second Act

Mar 26, 2026

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5 min read

Bevel to Boardroom: Tristan Walker’s Second Act

How a quest for a better shave revealed a broken corporate system

Jerrid Grimm
Jerrid Grimm

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Fabric to Follicle: Britta Cox’s Second Act

Mar 26, 2026

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4 min read

Fabric to Follicle: Britta Cox’s Second Act

How the founder of a game-changing towel uncovered a billion-dollar biotech secret in her customer reviews.

Jerrid Grimm
Jerrid Grimm

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MySpace to My World: Tom Anderson's Second Act

Mar 25, 2026

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5 min read

MySpace to My World: Tom Anderson's Second Act

How the man who connected millions chose to disconnect.

Jerrid Grimm
Jerrid Grimm

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Method to Melatonin: Eric Ryan's Second Act

Mar 24, 2026

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4 min read

Method to Melatonin: Eric Ryan's Second Act

How the founder that made hand soap stylish is on a mission to beautify the ugly aisles.

Jerrid Grimm
Jerrid Grimm

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Sitcom to Storyteller: My Own Second Act

Mar 5, 2026

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5 min read

Sitcom to Storyteller: My Own Second Act

How I went from chasing a fictional job to finding a real one.

Jerrid Grimm
Jerrid Grimm

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