Chad Powell

Respect the hustle of Chad Powell, this dude’s a straight-up startup ninja. He’s from the YC S13 batch, so he’s been in the game for a minute, and you can tell he’s all about building shit that sticks. His process’s kinda wild but super inspiring, honestly.

Chad kicked things off with a solid background in Economics at Colorado Boulder, so dude’s got the brain for numbers and big-picture stuff. But what really sets him apart is how he jumped right into startups, no hesitation, and kept grinding. He’s been through the trenches with a bunch of companies, starting with Medivance, a med tech startup that got snapped up by CR Bard. That was his first taste of operations and making shit work at scale.

Then, he co-founded BloomThat, which is probably his big claim to fame. This floral delivery startup? It crushed it, grew fast, and was eventually acquired by FTD. That’s no small feat, it’s legit proof that he knows how to build something people wanna buy. And he’s not just about the flowers; his whole thing’s about growth and product, the real deal in e-commerce, especially in niche markets like floral and cannabis.

Speaking of cannabis, today, Chad is the VP of Product and Growth at FLOWER CO., a members-only cannabis delivery club. This dude’s not just riding trends, he’s shaping them. He’s all about pushing the envelope in how people access and experience cannabis, making it more accessible and, honestly, more legit.

But here’s the kicker: Chad’s story isn’t just about launching companies. It’s about the hustle, the constant evolution, and the drive to create stuff that matters. He’s been through YC’s Startup School Online, which shows he’s always hungry to learn and get better. That’s how he’s been able to keep pushing forward, turning ideas into real businesses.

He’s a product guy through and through, obsessed with growth strategies, operational efficiency, and making shit expandable. That’s what makes him stand out. And he’s not just about the tech; he’s about building communities, changing industries, and leaving a mark.

You can catch his vibe on his site chad.io, and he’s pretty active on LinkedIn. The guy’s all about sharing knowledge and helping others level up, which is rare and dope.

Bottom line: Chad Powell’s the kind of founder who’s been through the fire, learned the game, and keeps crushing it. He’s proof that if you’re passionate, hustle hard, and stay curious, you can build some real shit that sticks around. No cap.