Nick Mowbray
Co-founder of ZURU, a global toy and consumer goods company. He shares insights on building a multi-billion dollar empire without external funding.
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Feb 5, 2025 • 1h 14min
I went from $1/day to billionaire in 10 years... here's how
Nick Mowbray, founder of the billion-dollar toy company Zuru, shares his inspiring rags-to-riches journey. He recounts his early days selling DIY hot air balloons door-to-door and the hilarious McBroke moments while living frugally in China. Mowbray discusses the setbacks faced during the chaotic launch of a David Beckham-themed product and dives into Zuru's innovative projects, including ZuruTech. His story highlights the power of persistence, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of success through all odds.
Apr 18, 2025 • 44min
560: The College Dropout Who Built an $11 billion Toy Empire | Nick Mowbray (Best of Foundr) [VIDEO]
Nick Mowbray, co-founder of ZURU, shares his journey from backyard balloon projects to creating a $11 billion toy empire. He discusses living frugally in China for seven years to build his business and the tough lessons learned, including a significant lawsuit. Mowbray emphasizes the "2% better every week" mentality that propelled ZURU ahead of giants like Hasbro and Mattel. He also highlights innovative e-commerce strategies and the importance of adapting to market trends, all while maintaining a lean, self-funded business model.
