Start Up

This series offers viewers an up-close and personal look into the world of the modern American entrepreneur. As complicated as starting a business may seem, the goal is to demystify the process by sharing the real life experiences of average Americans who are taking control of their own destiny while creating jobs for others. Over 90% of all companies in America are small businesses. Those small businesses employee over 50% of all people working in this country. Today's media rarely focus on the stories of those Americans and their hard work, despite small-businesses being the backbone of the country. "Start Up" is a explores the next generation of American business owners and the dreams that drive them.

Thu, May 7	6:00 A.M.	Tripslip - Detroit, MI NH Create (11.4) Fed up with school field trip permission slips, Achsha Jones took matters into her own hands and founded TripSlip, a digital platform that streamlines the permission process, making things easier for parents, schools, and venues.
Sun, May 10	1:30 P.M.	Kadama - Bellevue, WA NH World (11.3) Kadama is an app that connects students with tutors for homework help, essay prep, and tutoring across all subjects and grade levels.
Thu, May 14	6:00 A.M.	Kadama - Bellevue, WA NH Create (11.4) Kadama is an app that connects students with tutors for homework help, essay prep, and tutoring across all subjects and grade levels.
Sun, May 17	1:30 P.M.	Marrow - Detroit, MI NH World (11.3) Part butcher shop, part restaurant, Marrow is a multi-faceted brand with multiple restaurants and a regional meat business, all rooted in local sourcing and sustainable practices.
Thu, May 21	6:00 A.M.	Marrow - Detroit, MI NH Create (11.4) Part butcher shop, part restaurant, Marrow is a multi-faceted brand with multiple restaurants and a regional meat business, all rooted in local sourcing and sustainable practices.
Sun, May 24	1:30 P.M.	Chunky Deli - Seattle, WA NH World (11.3)
Thu, May 28	6:00 A.M.	Chunky Deli - Seattle, WA NH Create (11.4)
Sun, May 31	1:30 P.M.	Los Angeles Brands - Los Angeles, CA NH World (11.3) Los Angeles Brands was built to solve a gap in the market: accessible, clean health and beauty products.
Thu, Jun 4	6:00 A.M.	Los Angeles Brands - Los Angeles, CA NH Create (11.4) Los Angeles Brands was built to solve a gap in the market: accessible, clean health and beauty products.
Sun, Jun 7	1:30 P.M.	Cocoa Legato - Seattle, WA NH World (11.3) Seattle-based musician and chocolatier Aaron Lindstrom wanted to create a space that combined his two passions: chocolate and music.
Thu, Jun 11	6:00 A.M.	Cocoa Legato - Seattle, WA NH Create (11.4) Seattle-based musician and chocolatier Aaron Lindstrom wanted to create a space that combined his two passions: chocolate and music.
Sun, Jun 14	1:30 P.M.	Sarovyn - Detroit, MI NH World (11.3) Blending fun, fitness, and community, Sarovyn founder Keith Walker has founded a new type of business that delivers exclusive elevated experiences with a cultural celebration.
Thu, Jun 18	6:00 A.M.	Sarovyn - Detroit, MI NH Create (11.4) Blending fun, fitness, and community, Sarovyn founder Keith Walker has founded a new type of business that delivers exclusive elevated experiences with a cultural celebration.