From Spark to New Venture
From Spark to New Venture is a student-driven podcast from the University of Mary Washington (UMW), where undergraduates share the stories of entrepreneurs and their journeys from idea to venture. Each episode uncovers the sparks of inspiration, the challenges they faced, and the mindsets that helped them overcome obstacles in their journey. The goal of this podcast is to inspire students to learn entrepreneurial mindsets and bring them into everyday lives, taking action and learning from every step along the way.
From Spark to New Venture
Kaitlin Smith: From Credit Card Debit to Multimillion Dollar Company
In this episode, we talk about the story of Kaitlin Smith, the CEO and Founder of Simple Mills, a health focused food brand with premium ingredients. We talk about her journey from the start of the business to the struggles along the way to her eventual success. Her story exemplifies the traits of how she succeeds as an entrepreneur, with resilience, vision, and creativity.