Genius: the flip side of crazy
The Grommet was named the 2016 “Disruptive Genius Company” at the largest digital and interactive awards gala in the country this week! Woah. Way back in…
Companies don’t make new products, people do
Game on. Leveling the playing field. At The Grommet we have spent a lot of time focusing on independent Makers and entrepreneurs. It makes sense:…
“Makers Who Made It” is out!
After relaying just a snippet of their twisted and exciting journeys, virtually every entrepreneur has been told, “You should write a book about that!” And if…
Grommet + Whole Foods = Whole Lotta Good
In my normal weekend food shop I alternate between feisty local favorite Market Basket and Whole Foods. This week it was Whole Foods. In the space of…
Grommet turns 7!
In my work as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Harvard, I meet with eight separate student groups twice a month. Most of the sessions focus on the students’ early…
The Best Kept Post Kickstarter Secret
Leigh Buchanan wrote an incisive piece about The Grommet and it’s in the current issue of Inc. magazine. I was thrilled to discover that our story is…
Quirky’s troubles were sadly predictable
A venture capital firm I really respect passed on looking at The Grommet because they felt their Quirky investment was too competitive. I applaud any VC who protects their…
46 Million ways that sharing makes the world go round
At a yoga class yesterday, I piloted a plush new rubber mat. Adelaide, the young teacher with choppy hair and leg warmers, asked me where…
2014 in Five Words
This Tweet is the perfect cap to a wonderful year at The Grommet.
VIDEO: White House Maker Faire + Grommet
I am quite sure I never before put up three posts on virtually the same topic within one week. But Alyssa Morley, on our media team,…
Jules Pieri 