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Start Up

This series offers viewers an up-close and personal look into the world of the modern American entrepreneur. As complicated as starting a business may seem, the goal is to demystify the process by sharing the real life experiences of average Americans who are taking control of their own destiny while creating jobs for others. Over 90% of all companies in America are small businesses. Those small businesses employee over 50% of all people working in this country. Today's media rarely focus on the stories of those Americans and their hard work, despite small-businesses being the backbone of the country. "Start Up" is a explores the next generation of American business owners and the dreams that drive them.

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  • Sweets & Meats: Cincinnati, OH
    Wednesday, April 24
    4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Sweets & Meats, a BBQ food truck and catering business that serves award-winning smoked meats, homemade sides and deserts. This is a story about humble beginnings and staying true to your vision.
  • The Rounds: Philadelphia, PA
    Sunday, April 21
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Alex Torrey is a former CIA employee who founded The Rounds, a company that refills your nonperishable pantry items and picks up your empty containers. Like the modern-day milkman, but for sustainable staples. Focused on reducing waste and creating convenience, The Rounds are on their way to becoming a household name.
  • East End Market: Orlando, FL
    Wednesday, April 17
    4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    East End Market, a food hall and neighborhood market. This is a story about one person's dedication to growing small business in their community.
  • Hex Ferments: Baltimore, MD
    Sunday, April 14
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Maegan Carpenter grew up canning with her family, but she never thought she'd turn fermenting foods into a career. After countless licensing and zoning challenges, she and her husband founded Hex Ferments, a successful company that uses traditional fermentation to preserve and transform local, organic ingredients into nourishing foods.
  • Brian Lefeve: St. Clair Shores, MI
    Wednesday, April 10
    4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Brian LeFeve, a life coach focused on Human Optimization and helping individuals live their best life. This is a story about taking the uncomfortable steps necessary to living your best life.
  • Valencia Key: Philadelphia, PA
    Sunday, April 7
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    From growing up in homeless shelters, to owning a brand that's sold on QVC, Lia Key overcame enormous obstacles to make her dream a reality. Lia is the founder of the Philadelphia based jewelry brand "Valencia Key", a company on a mission to help people believe in themselves and find their light.
  • Apogee Air: Waterford, MI
    Wednesday, April 3
    4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Apogee Air, a company that provides flight training, aircraft management and pilot services. This is a story about making sacrifices for a long-term goal.
  • Wolverine Pickleball: Ann Arbor, MI
    Sunday, March 31
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Wolverine Pickleball, a business on a mission to elevate the sport of Pickleball in SE Michigan. This is a story about ambition and the power of community.
  • Baobab Fare: Detroit, MI
    Wednesday, March 27
    4:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Baobab Fare, a restaurant that serves up traditional East African dishes from their hometown of Burundi, Africa. This is a story about sharing your culture with the community.
  • Wolverine Pickleball: Ann Arbor, MI
    Monday, March 25
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Wolverine Pickleball, a business on a mission to elevate the sport of Pickleball in SE Michigan. This is a story about ambition and the power of community.
  • The Lip Bar: Detroit, MI
    Sunday, March 24
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The Lip Bar, a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand on a mission to help change the way you think about beauty. This is a story about relentless personal belief and building a brand from scratch.
  • Wolverine Pickleball: Ann Arbor, MI
    Monday, March 18
    6:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Wolverine Pickleball, a business on a mission to elevate the sport of Pickleball in SE Michigan. This is a story about ambition and the power of community.
  • The Lip Bar: Detroit, MI
    Monday, March 18
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The Lip Bar, a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand on a mission to help change the way you think about beauty. This is a story about relentless personal belief and building a brand from scratch.
  • CritterPro: Jacksonville, FL
    Sunday, March 17
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    CritterPro, a company on a mission to help people wildlife related issues that may be impacting their home. This is a story about bad partnerships and starting from scratch.
  • The Lip Bar: Detroit, MI
    Monday, March 11
    6:31 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    The Lip Bar, a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand on a mission to help change the way you think about beauty. This is a story about relentless personal belief and building a brand from scratch.
  • CritterPro: Jacksonville, FL
    Monday, March 11
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    CritterPro, a company on a mission to help people wildlife related issues that may be impacting their home. This is a story about bad partnerships and starting from scratch.
  • Opnr: Grand Rapids, MI
    Sunday, March 10
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Opnr, a national entertainment marketplace for booking talent for live performances. This is a story about giving artists a larger voice in a challenging industry.
  • CritterPro: Jacksonville, FL
    Monday, March 4
    6:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    CritterPro, a company on a mission to help people wildlife related issues that may be impacting their home. This is a story about bad partnerships and starting from scratch.
  • Opnr: Grand Rapids, MI
    Monday, March 4
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Opnr, a national entertainment marketplace for booking talent for live performances. This is a story about giving artists a larger voice in a challenging industry.
  • Creations by Nathalie: Miami, FL
    Sunday, March 3
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Creations by Nathalie, a company that sells and ships DIY terrarium kits with South Florida succulents. This is a story about running a successful family business while creating generational wealth.