#083: From Dorm Room to Shark Tank: NightCap’s Viral Rise with Shirah Benarde

At just 16, Shirah Benarde had a dream that sparked one of the most innovative drink safety products on the market: NightCap.

Fast forward to today, and she's a Shark Tank alum, public speaker, and Gen Z founder making legislative change in California and beyond. In this episode, Shirah joins us to talk through everything: dropping out of college, navigating imposter syndrome, leading a company while still figuring it all out herself, and passing a bill to mandate drink covers in every California bar.

This is a story about building from scratch, trusting your gut, and staying grounded when the mission gets bigger than you.