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, Oct 15	6:00 A.M.	People's Choice Beef Jerky - Los Angeles, CA NH Create (11.4) Known for its premium handcrafted beef jerky, People's Choice Beef Jerky is a multi-generational business that continues to reinvent itself with each new generation without sacrificing its commitment to the traditional methods and values that the company has held since its inception.
Sun, Oct 18	1:30 P.M.	Best Dam Tape - Pickerington, OH NH World (11.3) Founded by Logan Cuvo, Best Dam Tape specializes in performance hockey tape known for its strong grip, durability, and easy tear.
Thu, Oct 22	6:00 A.M.	We Rock The Spectrum - Novi, MI NH Create (11.4) Metro Detroit's first sensory gym, We Rock the Spectrum, is a franchise business that serves children of all abilities and ages.
Sun, Oct 25	1:30 P.M.	Restalgic - Columbus, OH NH World (11.3) Founded by owner Nathan Johnson and his husband David, Restalgic is a vibrant pottery studio and boutique, offering immersive classes and unique creations that blend artistry with everyday luxury.
Thu, Oct 29	6:00 A.M.	Silk Road Manufacturing - Renton, WA NH Create (11.4) Manufacturing backpacks and equipment for law enforcement, firefighters, and the U.
Sun, Nov 1	1:30 P.M.	Farmer's Fridge - Chicago, IL NH World (11.3) Farmers Fridge was born out of a simple problem: finding fresh, healthy food on the go was harder than it should be.
Thu, Nov 5	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, Nov 8	1:30 P.M.	Girls Gone Raw - Alexandria, Oh NH World (11.3) Founded by Lauren Becks, Girls Gone Raw specializes in raw food diets for dogs and cats, promoting optimal health and vitality through a diverse selection of minimally processed ingredients tailored to meet the unique dietary needs of pets.
Thu, Nov 12	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, Nov 15	1:30 P.M.	Nouvie - Chicago, IL NH World (11.3) Nouvie is a Chicago-based brand specializing in non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
Thu, Nov 19	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, Nov 22	1:30 P.M.	Caviar Dream - Chicago, IL NH World (11.3) Caviar Dream is a Chicago-based brand that's reimagining how we experience caviar.