Ash and Erie
start up

Like 30 percent of American men under 5'8 in height, Steven Mazur and Eric Huang have always had a difficult time finding clothes that fit them properly. So, they took matters into their own hands and decided to do something about it. After lots of research, a successful IndieGoGo campaign and a trip to the Shark Tank, Ash and Erie is now the industry leader in "smaller guys" apparel. This is story about necessity truly being the mother of invention.

Duration: 26 minutes and 48 seconds

Episode Number: 806

About 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.


Future Broadcast times for "Start Up": (show all)

Sun, Dec 7 1:30 P.M. Cocoa Legato - Seattle, WA     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Dec 14 1:30 P.M. Sarovyn - Detroit, MI     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Dec 21 1:30 P.M. Tiger Tail USA - Kent, WA     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Dec 28 1:30 P.M. Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Dearborn, MI     NH World (11.3)


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