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Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises

Joe Demin and Rachel Connors // Founders of Yellow Leaf Hammocks

14 Jul 2020

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----------------------------------------Introducing Causeartist BackOffice, your dedicated operations partner for social enterprises, nonprofits, and mission-driven funds. We provide comprehensive, full-stack operational support, allowing you to focus on growth and impact.Our team of licensed experts—including CPAs, CFOs, and technology specialists—delivers solutions in:Financial Management: Full-cycle bookkeeping, accounting, and tax compliance.Growth & Marketing: Data-driven strategies to maximize your reach and revenue.Investor Readiness: Preparing you for capital raises with pitch decks, financial models, and due diligence support.HR & Administration: Streamlined hiring, payroll, and benefits management.Technology & Security: Expert IT support, platform integration, and cybersecurity.Causeartist BackOffice is trusted by early-stage founders and global teams for world-class expertise built for impact.To learn how we can support your organization, visit Causeartist BackOffice for a free strategy session.In episode 62 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Joe Demin and Rachel Connor, Co-Founders of Yellow Leaf Hammocks on their social enterprise journey from selling hammocks out of a van to getting a $1 million investment on Shark Tank.This is a fantastic conversation with two founders who bootstrapped their social enterprise for years, created design innovations, and created sustainable impact.Years of hard work and dedication led to a $1 million investment from the founder of KIND Snacks, Daniel Lubetzky.Founded by husband and wife Joe Demin and Rachel Connors, Yellow Leaf is a lifestyle brand focused on relaxation and driven by positive impact. Yellow Leaf makes products that empower people to practice daily relaxation and to live their best, most stress-free lives. The brand’s first product is a line of hammocks that are impeccably handwoven, shockingly soft, and technically engineered for extreme comfort. Best of all, Yellow Leaf is committed to creating high-wage jobs for women in rural Thailand who weave each hammock by hand. The team’s goal is to empower artisans to lift their families from poverty to the middle class.Listen to more Causeartist podcasts here.Check out:ImpactInvestor.io - Discover impact investors from around the world.Podcast Made with TransistorPodcast cover design Made with CanvaBuild amazing web platforms with Webflow Spotlighting impact startups, brands, and founders.We feature social impact startups, conscious brands, and visionary founders shaping the future of business. Join thousands—subscribe to our weekly newsletter for exclusive interviews, the latest funding rounds, digital tool reviews, and curated products fueling the impact economy.To learn more, please visit causeartist.com

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