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Podcast: Rising Tide Startups
Episode: 6.43 – Antonio Nieves – FunBox
Description: Antonio Nieves came up with this crazy idea to build an Instagram worthy museum for kids. At the time, there were successful pop-up photo ops museums including Ice Cream Museum, 29rooms, Color Factory and Happy Place however none were focused on kids. Antonio put up his entire savings, created the idea, flew to China to attend the Canton Fair and convinced his old boss to put up the rest of the funds necessary. Over the last 4 years, the business has hosted over 400,000 customers, generated $8 million in revenue, and now has evolved into the World’s Biggest Bounce Park featuring 25,000 square fe...