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Podcast: Behind Her Empire
Episode: #329: SmartSweets Founder: From Working at McDonald's to Dropping Out of College & Selling Her Company for $360M in 4 Years – Tara Bosch
Description: Tara Bosch is the founder of SmartSweets, the brand that redefined the candy aisle with its low-sugar treats.Tara’s journey wasn’t always sweet. At 21, she dropped out of college and moved into her grandmother’s basement with a bold vision: to create a global brand that would revolutionize candy. Armed with a gummy bear mold from Amazon and zero food science experience, she spent months perfecting a sugar-free recipe. But turning an idea into reality wasn’t easy—she faced failed ventures, skeptical investors, and major manufacturing roadblocks. Determined to make it work, she bet everyt...