Yuki Kinoshita

Yuki Kinoshita, co-founder of Plufl, an innovative direct-to-consumer brand known for its human dog bed, shares insights on rapid growth and strategic pivots. He discusses navigating an $8M tariff setback while maintaining stable prices and the successful launch of new products like the Hugl cooling pillow. Yuki emphasizes the importance of leveraging TikTok creators for cost-effective marketing and using customer feedback to guide product innovation. With lessons from Shark Tank and retail challenges, he provides valuable strategies for fellow DTC founders.