Welcome to this episode of It’s Not You, But Sometimes It Is with Kevin Lavelle, the two-time founder of Mizzen and Maine and co-founder of Harbor. In this conversation, Kevin shares his remarkable journey of entrepreneurship, from launching a performance fabric dress shirt brand to building a revolutionary baby monitor system. He opens up about the challenges he faced in both ventures, the importance of brutal honesty with yourself and your team, and the lessons he learned about resilience, fundraising, and leadership.
Kevin dives deep into the hardships of raising capital during a market downturn, the realities of startup life, and the mindset shifts that helped him navigate through difficult times. He also discusses how transparency and clear communication are crucial to shaping a high-performing culture, both within his teams and with customers. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or someone looking for real, actionable advice, this episode is packed with wisdom from someone who has been through the fire and come out the other side.
Tune in for insights on building businesses, overcoming adversity, and leading with authenticity.

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