Bill Creelman

Melanie Perkins, the visionary co-founder of Canva, shares insights on navigating her company's stellar growth while maintaining a remote team during the pandemic. Bill Creelman, founder of Spindrift, discusses how COVID-19 shifted his sales strategy, driving a surge in grocery and e-commerce. Both founders highlight the importance of adaptability, compassion, and innovation in their industries. Their candid reflections reveal the power of resilience in entrepreneurship and the potential for transformative change amidst challenges.

Bill Creelman, Founder and CEO of Spindrift, shares his journey from selling smoked fish to creating a refreshing sparkling water brand with real fruit flavors. He dives into the challenges of product development and the importance of local ingredients that shaped Spindrift. Bill reflects on the financial hurdles of scaling his previous cocktail company and the emotional impact of selling it, leading to a new direction. The podcast also features Gaurav Chavala, who discusses his innovative Chai machine that simplifies making homemade chai.