Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata

From Swearing Puppets To Fanny Packs, Kraut Uses Humor To Help Moms Cope

January 25, 2022 Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata

Naomi Kraut set out to make mothers feel seen through videos with singing—and swearing—puppets. That became a startup called Fun Mom Band that earned a $10K MICRO grant from NC […]

Jabin Beverage Co. Offers Unique Hydration Drink With Persian Roots

January 18, 2022 Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata

Growing up in Iran, Homayoon Ershadi drank his mother’s “twist” on an ancient Persian summer beverage. Now he’s turning it into a startup. Ershadi is the founder of Durham-based Jabin […]

Third-Generation Entrepreneur Powell Brings Wellness To A Global Audience

January 4, 2022 Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata

Self-care has never been more important than during this seemingly never-ending global pandemic, while at the same time its sudden onset made the ability to receive such care in person […]

Durham’s CityPT Brings Physical Therapists To A Screen Near You

November 11, 2021 Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata

It was Andrew Shirk’s negative first-hand experience—literally—with the inefficient healthcare system that led him to launch a startup that could help prevent others from facing the same struggle. Durham-based CityPT […]