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Inside the Coolest Inc. 5000 products of 2017
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It’s not surprising that this year’s fastest-growing companies are innovative. They have to stand out from the crowd, after all. From fluffy bean bags to foldable sandals, here are 26 of the coolest products from this year’s list.
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1. Halo Top Creamery | No. 5
Need a guilt-free dessert? Justin Woolverton founded low-calorie, low-sugar, and high-protein ice cream brand Halo Top in 2012. Each pint contains 240 to 360 calories and 20 grams of protein.
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2. Fab Glass and Mirror | No. 131
Columbus, Ohio-based Fab Glass and Mirror found its niche making glass tables, bookcases, and mirrors using varying glass types. The company grew 3,013% in the past three years, pulling in $3.5M in 2016 alone.
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3. Move Bumpers | No. 203
You needn’t be an expert to fit a bespoke bumper to your truck. Move Bumpers provides do-it-yourself, fully customizable bumper kits including all necessary parts (except welding materials) to build your own.
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4. Boba Guys | No. 229
When two friends’ favorite boba shop closed, they set out to make their own. Boba Guys sells milk tea with customizable toppings, from tapioca balls to almond jelly, in nine S.F. and N.Y.C. locations.
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5. LiveTrends Design Group | No. 256
Founded in 2013 by Bisser Georgiev, this company sells living, low-maintenance plants that serve as chic home or office decor. LiveTrends can be found in more than 14,000 stores nationwide.
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6. Foot Cardigan | No. 270
If you can’t get enough of subscription boxes, Foot Cardigan will keep you on your toes. For $12 to $18 a month, customers receive a variety of socks with surprise designs.
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7. Repurpose | No. 365
For the green conscious, Repurpose tackles plastics–specifically, plastic bowls, plates, and other dinnerware. The eco-friendly company sells compostable, disposable tableware made from plants.
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8. Mystery Tackle Box | No. 435
Just grab the box and get to the lake. Founded in 2012, Mystery Tackle Box is a monthly subscription fishing service that offers species-dependent lures, tackles, and other products, starting at $14.99.
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9. Franklin Media | No. 468
Founded in 2012, Franklin Media takes in surplus books from schools, publishers, and bookstores and resells them. The company notched $2.7M in 2016 revenue, up 946% from 2013.
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10. Biena Foods | No. 557
When founder Poorvi Patodia was pregnant, she roasted chickpeas to soothe her snack cravings. Since 2013, sales of the chickpea snacks have surged 807%, to $2M. Flavors include sea salt and habanero.
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11. SlideBelts | No. 570
Founder Brig Taylor received a ratchet belt in 2004, which inspired him to create SlideBelts. The company sells leather and canvas belts with no holes, fastening with its patented slide buckle.
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12. Darn Good Yarn | No. 599
The Schenectady, N.Y.-based ethically produced yarn maker was founded by Nicole Snow. It retails and wholesales yarn made from repurposed waste, and employs women in Nepal and India.
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13. Live Soda | No. 688
Trevor Ross founded Live Soda in 2013 to get his family to try kombucha. He made it taste like soda. Now, the company sells kombucha and drinkable vinegars in flavors like cola and cherry.
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14. Dynamic Solutions Worldwide | No. 691
Mosquitoes, be gone. Dynamic Solutions Worldwide makes the DynaTrap, a series of eco-friendly insect traps that use UV light to lure the pests and then vacuum them inside.
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15. Klymit | No. 1,048
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16. Sparkle in Pink | No. 1,199
Frustrated by overpriced boutique children’s clothing, Quynn Larsen founded Sparkle in Pink in 2011. The Draper, Utah-based company says it sells original designs at wholesale prices.
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17. San Francisco Salt Company | No. 1,375
Founder Lee Williamson made salt his living in 2002, and since then this San Francisco-based sea salt seller has been on a tear–growing 296% in just the past three years. In 2016, it booked $13.9M in revenue.
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18. Bourbon and Boweties | No. 1,402
When Carley Ochs made her first bangle in 2012, she had no idea Bourbon and Boweties would be a hit. The hand-crafted-jewelry maker booked $3.3M in 2016 sales.
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19. RuMe | No. 1,700
Launched on Earth Day in 2010, RuMe is as eco-friendly as its roots suggest. The Denver-based company sells totes, travel bags, and accessories for everyday use, grocery trips, and more.
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20. Xero Shoes | No. 1,753
These lightweight shoes move with your feet, and can even be rolled up to fit in your back pocket. Starting at $39.99, Xero Shoes sells sport sandals, running shoes, and even custom footwear.
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21. Rifle Paper Co. | No. 2,329
The Winter Park, Fla.-based Rifle Paper Co. started as a stationery company but has since expanded to other unique items like wallpaper, and most recently, a collaboration with sneaker brand Keds.
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22. Blue Microphones | No. 2,678
Don’t go further than Blue Microphones for clean, crisp sound. Known for the Yeti, a USB mic, the company also produces high-end headphones and other accessories for professionals and musicians.
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23. Yogibo | No. 2,821
N.H.-based Yogibo is best known for its giant bean bags, which come in a variety of colors and styles. Its flagship product, the Yogibo Max bean bag chair, is versatile and conforms to the user’s body.
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24. Kohana Coffee | No. 2,848
On a trip to Hawaii, founder Victoria Lynden fell in love with island-roasted coffee and brought the technique to Kohana Coffee, which sells cold-brew concentrate, ready-to-drink coffee, and roasted coffee.
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25. JLab Audio | No. 3,582
Founded in 2005, JLab Audio sells audio products including earbuds, headphones, and speakers at an affordable price. The company also makes wireless Bluetooth products.
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26. Carver Skateboards | No. 4,378
In the summer of 1995, Carver Skateboards founders Greg Falk and Neil Carver were disappointed with the lack of surf, and skateboarding wasn’t the same: So they created a skateboard that mimics the feel of cutting water.
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