When things don't go as planned. Shuttering AKUA. Courtney Boyd Rey

Send us a text Happy Planet Wednesday! I was tempted to call this week’s episode “Unhappy Planet” because in it we  grapple with what happens when your startup doesn’t go as planned.  When I learned that Courtney Boyd Rey shuttered her seaweed startup AKUA, I reached out to see if she would come on the podcast. Given that over 90% of startups fail, and even 75% of those backed by venture capital do as well, I wanted to address the issue head on.  By many measures AKUA was a great success. They wer, a pioneer in their field. They achieved 600K in annual revenue. And they raised over 5$M in investment. Courtney fell from a pretty high bar.  I wasn’t sure what to expect from her on our call. What I found was a light and peaceful woman who is holding fast to her mission to help the planet.  Listen on Apple , Spotify, our website, or pretty much anywhere you listen to podcasts! Thank you to our sponsors. Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Bold Ocean Ventures have partnered to create a mission-driven venture capital fund, supporting the growth of innovative, sustainable ocean-related businesses. Startup Marin Skincare has rocketed thanks to products made with Maine-lobster-derived glycoprotein that work on eczema and dry skin. Former guest on our show and co-Founder Patrick Breeding is offering listeners a 20% discount on their skincare products. Type HAPPYPLANET into the coupon code field! Spark No. 9, ensures that companies - and startups - have successful product launches by testing their products online. Remove the guesswork before you launch! Support the show Facebook Instagram Abigail Carroll LinkedIN HappyPlanet Support the show Facebook Instagram Abigail Carroll LinkedIN Happy Planet LinkedIN Twitter Listen on: APPLE YouTube SPOTIFY www.happyplanetpodcast.com