I think it was really great advice because I felt like things started coming together after that

because I could talk really confidently and speak really confidently about the things I was good at

versus trying to just be this other person. Hey, Bombs and

Come in, Baby, and we're on fire at it.

Welcome to Radio Cherry Bomb, the show that's all about women and food. I'm your host, Carrie Diamond,

coming to you from Brooklyn, New York. We have a bonus episode for you today, and this one is all

about startups. Startups come in all shapes and sizes, but they are similar in that they take a lot

of grit and tenacity to get them off the ground. Despite all the love and

hard work that goes into startups, about 90% of them fail. Oof, that is such a painful stat. Still,

that did not deter today's guests, Crystal Mobiani of Bentow Box and Julia Joseph of Maple Hill Creamery. Their companies went from startups to success,

and they are here to tell us about everything from the bumps to the triumphs.

Speaking of startups, later on during the break, we're going to hear how a certain Silicon Valley

startup came to be, and it's not what you expect. Stay tuned for a special

excerpt from There Was Cheese Parked in Adina Sussman's Garage. That's a great title, right? It's the

latest episode of Schmaltzy, the podcast from the Jewish Food Society. You can listen to

Schmaltzy wherever you get your podcasts, and thank you to Schmalti for being

our partner on today's episode.

First up is Crystal Mobieni of BentoBox.

If you work in the restaurant industry or spend time on restaurant websites, you might

know the name Bento Box, the tech company that describes itself as a restaurant's digital storefront.

They help with websites, online ordering, gift cards, event management, and a lot more.

During the pandemic, Bento Box was a lifesaver for many establishments.

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