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Jules Weldon and Stace Pierce aren’t just founders—they’re a force. In this episode of Hello Chaos, they share the raw truth behind launching OME Gear, a transformative outdoor product born from a decades-old patent and fueled by relentless grit. From crowdfunding on Kickstarter to surviving international manufacturing meltdowns, their journey is a masterclass in product development and entrepreneurial resilience.
But the chaos didn’t stop there. Their lived experience as women founders facing funding gaps inspired them to create BoldSKY Foundation—a community-driven initiative to support and invest in other women bringing physical products to market. Through bold moves, deep faith, and an unshakable partnership, Jules and Stace show how entrepreneurship is equal parts strategy, stress management, and personal growth.
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Product development isn’t just hard. It’s heroic.
Bringing OME Gear to life meant navigating intense manufacturing challenges including failed partnerships and Kickstarter fulfillment drama. Physical product founders must prepare for complex high-stakes obstacles.
2️⃣ Women founders thrive with the right community support
BoldSKY Foundation exists because the entrepreneurship space often overlooks women especially in the product space. Jules and Stace prove that strategic founder-led community makes all the difference.
3️⃣ Stress management is personal growth for entrepreneurs
From selling their home to ER visits their journey shows how emotional endurance aligned values and faith fuel personal growth in the chaos of startup life.
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