“We had some people really dig into our numbers, and we knew exactly what we wanted before we entered the ‘Tank.’” We came up with what we thought was a very fair valuation and Shark-friendly,” she added. Once we got things going accordingly, we decided to pursue the opportunity.” But it was not the right time given the sudden demand for our product. “They were super clear that just because they reached out, our chances to get on Shark Tank was no better or worse. Unlike other entrepreneurs that apply to be on the show, the forces behind Shark Tank actually reached out to Lindsay McCormick and Asher Hunt.“ We had video about the product that went viral in August 2018 and the producers of Shark Tank asked us to audition for them,” remembered McCormick. Join the Most Creative People conversation using #FCMostCreative.Lindsey McCormick and Asher Hunt pitch the Sharks on ABC's "Shark Tank." Photo credit: ABC Each year, the magazine's editors present an all-new list of people chosen according to a proprietary methodology.įast Company's Most Creative People in Business issue ( September 2020) is available online now at and on newsstands beginning August 11, 2020. Introduced in 2009, the Most Creative People list was quickly established as one of Fast Company's most esteemed franchises. "Individually and collectively, the Most Creative People are an inspiration." "Each year, we recognize artists and conventionally creative people making their mark on business and corporate executives deploying creativity and innovation to address some of the biggest challenges facing businesses and society," says Stephanie Mehta, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. Together, they represent the future of business. They're also discoveries-none has ever been profiled in Fast Company in print before. The people selected have all accomplished something truly innovative within the past 12 months or so that is having a measurable effect within their industries and beyond. From creating the first-ever toothpaste tablet with nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAP) to Bite's recent launch of 100% compostable and plant-based dental floss, McCormick's team is working to make conscious consumerism an unconscious decision.įast Company editors and writers spent a year researching candidates for the list, scouting every business sector: social good, medical, technology, engineering, marketing, entertainment, startups, and more. Since Bite's inception in 2018, the company has become a trailblazer in the sustainability and personal care space with its innovative and plastic-free products made with the planet in mind. McCormick's love of the planet, urgency to make a difference, and personal mission to create sustainable solutions to products we use every day has now become Bite's mission. Once a social media video went viral, sales skyrocketed overnight and McCormick quit her full-time job to launch Bite into a multimillion company. We've only just begun." said McCormick.Īs Bite's CEO and Founder, Lindsay McCormick started Bite in her living room after learning about the one billion plastic toothpaste tubes that end up in our landfills and oceans every year. I never set out to create a business, but the success of what we've grown at Bite has give me the power to share my story and the urgency to save our planet. "There has never been a more important time for us to come together to find new and innovative solutions to our environmental problems. "I'm honored to be included in such an inspiring group of people, all working to create meaningful and impactful change in our world," said McCormick. Many achieved these societal problem-solving accomplishments in one of the most contentious and erratic times in history. These engineers, executives, choreographers, activists, designers, journalists, and founders have created something new this year within their field that's never been done before in their industries. The Most Creative People in Business list recognizes individuals who used their innovative thinking to make an impact on the world beyond financial success. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - Fast Company announced its 11th annual list of the Most Creative People in Business, honoring Bite Toothpaste Bits CEO and Founder, Lindsay McCormick among an influential and diverse group of leaders from a vast range of global industries.
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