Aaron Spivak
Co-founder at Hush Blankets (Acquired)
About
Aaron is a 27-year-old Canadian serial entrepreneur who co-founded Revitasize at 18 years old - an organic cold-pressed juice kitchen serving high-quality juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and a variety of vegan options. Within four years, Revitasize expanded to 8+ locations across Toronto. Aaron most recently co-founded a sleep improvement company called Hush, selling a product now considered to be World's Most Popular (And Reviewed) weighted blanket - designed to help those with sleep, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, and more. Within its first 24 months, Hush has grown to an 8-figure brand. The company launched a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised $1.5M+ in 30 days - making it the Top 10 most raised Canadian 30-day Campaign ever! Hush. also appeared on the Canadian Hit TV show Dragons Dens and earned "Most Epic Pitch" of the season securing a bidding war between all 6 dragons! Hush has become a brand trusted by over 150,000 people. Innovating and creating the Hush Pillow, Mattress, Iced cooling sheets, and more! More recently Hush was acquired by Sleep Country in a landmark deal for Canadian E-commerce. Aaron is also a former Canadian Junior Hockey League player, 5th in all-time scoring in the OJHL, OUA Champion, public speaker, and startup advisor. Recently named to Forbes 30 under 30 in 2020.
Experience
0-48 Million a year in 48 months with Hush
Bootstrapped Hush from 0 to 48 million in 48 months before preparing it for acquisition to the largest company in the industry.