From Kickstarter to thriving brand, Brevitē is a case study in how a challenger wins without a war chest.

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In this episode of JUST Branding, we sit down with Brandon Kim, co-founder of Brevitē, to unpack how a scrappy Kickstarter project became a beloved camera bag brand for photographers, creators, and everyday explorers.

We get into the real strategy behind their early momentum, including how they positioned in a crowded category, what they got right about their audience, and how they balanced instinct, research, and creative direction to build a brand people want to be part of.

Brandon also shares what bootstrapping taught them about pace, priorities, and protecting the “soul” of the brand while scaling operations.

If you’re building a DTC brand, growing a challenger business, or trying to create genuine community instead of empty reach, this one’s packed with practical lessons you can steal.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Brevitē found whitespace in a saturated market
What made their Kickstarter campaign resonate early
How they approached positioning, identity, and brand voice
The tradeoffs of bootstrapping versus outside investment
How they built community and creator advocacy without chasing vanity metrics
What’s next as Brevitē evolves from product to lifestyle

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