Blanketing the World with Rumpl Founder Wylie Robinson
What brand of blanket do you have at home? If you’re like most people, you have no idea. If you’re Wylie Robinson then you’re out to change that. Wylie is founder and CEO of Rumpl, the brand of blanket that most people will want when they see it.
It all started in a blizzard. Stranded in a vehicle that wouldn’t start and out of cellphone range, Wylie was inspired to create blankets out of the same high-performance material used in premium outdoor gear, sleeping bags, and puffy jackets. The resulting product ultimately became Rumpl and is now sold in outdoor retailers and online. Rumpl became so sought after that the staff at Shark Tank spent four years pursuing Wylie to appear on the show…which he did.
In this episode of What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon Daw, Wylie talks about how his architecture education prepared him for a role as a designer and eventually to create Rumpl. He shares advice for aspiring entrepreneurs (two hints: be ready to hustle and create narrative around your business). He also talks about appearing on Shark Tank and why he turned down a deal.
What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon Daw...
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Video Highlights with Wylie Robinson, Founder + CEO of Rumpl:
Rumpl’s Wylie Robinson talks about being on Shark Tank
Rumpl’s Wylie Robinson talks about what he learned as an architect that prepared him for creating a brand
Rumpl founder Wylie Robinson talks about the importance of creating a story and identity as a foundation for a brand.