Advice for New Entrepreneurs

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with founder and CEO of Gaddies, David Morgenstern.

Gaddies is the brand doing fatherhood the gay way. Inspired by his own experiences as a dad, Gaddies' mission is to build community and celebrate gay dads through physical products and digital storytelling. Before launching Gaddies, David held global leadership roles in Apparel and Supply Chain at Nike, as well as leading their global PRIDE employee resource group. Prior to Nike, he built a career in financial services before receiving an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• HeyGaddies.com
• David Morgenstern on LinkedIn
• Gaddies on IG

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Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

• [00:01] David Morgenstern shares his journey as a new entrepreneur focused on gay dads, emphasizing representation.
• [00:45] Gaddies connects the queer parenting community, celebrating diversity through a unique brand identity.
• [02:36] David discusses the challenges of starting a queer business and the importance of community support.
• [05:51] Engaging with LGBTQ+ networks and mentorship provides valuable support for queer entrepreneurs.
• [11:51] Gaddies seeks to create a global community for gay dads, fostering connections through apparel.
• [17:13] David identifies three consumer groups for Gaddies: gay dads, supporters, and allies.
• [19:06] Explore Gaddies and shop at heyGaddies.com.