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Startup Sapience is a documentary web series that explores the business models of promising startups and industry trends.

  1. 01/19/2021

    The Rise and Fall of Timberland

    The first Timberland shoe, introduced in 1973, was actually targeted for outdoors-men and blue-collar workers. The Swartz brothers, Herman and Sidney, designed the shoe to be sturdy and water-resistant. The build quality was such that it was even sold in army-navy stores. Nowadays Timberland offers a range of outdoor footwear and apparel. But let’s back up a bit.

  2. 10/29/2020

    Tiffany & Co - The Rise and Fall and Rise Again

    Tiffany & Co rose to be a symbol of luxury over the years. But the company did not have an all rosy history, running into severe financial troubles in the early 1900s. Let’s dive in to see how they made a comeback.

  3. 10/21/2020

    The Rise of Taco Bell

    Taco Bell might be the most innovative fast food chain in the US. The Mexican chain, now part of Yum Brands, has grown to nearly 7,000 locations generating system wide sales shy of 12 billion dollars. Let’s dive in to see how they made it.

  4. 10/14/2020

    The Rise of Panda Express

    If you ever crave Chinese food, you should definitely try Panda Express. With its over 2,200 locations generating more than 3 billion dollars in revenues, Panda Express is the largest Asian restaurant chain in the US. How did they grow into a leader in the quick serve business? Let’s dive in to see how they made it.

  5. 10/10/2020

    The Rise and Fall of Mervyn's

    Big Brands. Small Prices. That was the catchy slogan of Mervyn’s. The chain essentially pioneered the branded apparel discounting concept and grew rapidly on the West Coast. But it seems that it could not take the heat from the rise of other discount chains. The chain finally filed for bankruptcy in 2008. So, what really went wrong along the way? Let’s dive in.

  6. 09/30/2020

    Lego - The Rise and Fall and Rise Again

    Lego had cemented such a strong position in the toy market that I would have never thought it would one day come close to bankruptcy. So, what really pushed the giant to the brink of collapse? Let’s dive in.

  7. 09/23/2020

    The Rise and Fall of Winchell's Donuts

    Winchell’s Donut quickly became a household name in the 70s and 80s, operating about 1,000 stores at its peak. Nowadays, it operates merely 170 stores. So, what really happened to such a big chain that was poised for success?

  8. 09/16/2020

    Converse - The Rise and Fall and Rise Again

    When I was a teenager, I would wear converse shoes to school everyday. For some reason, I really liked their style. Nowadays I wear any pair of shoes that provides me comfort. I don’t really pay attention to the brand. I thought that Converse was doing well at the time, only to find out that they filed for bankruptcy twice. Thus, I decided to take a closer look at their story. Let’s dive in.

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Startup Sapience is a documentary web series that explores the business models of promising startups and industry trends.

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  • Creator
    Startup Sapience
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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