Rewriting the Rules of an Ancient Industry With Kyle Ewing

Kyle Ewing is the Founder of TerraSlate Inc., a company specializing in waterproof and tear-proof paper solutions designed for high-durability environments, such as the military, medical, and restaurant industries. He has helped innovate the centuries-old paper industry by creating materials that resist water, chemicals, and tearing, positioning TerraSlate as a go-to brand for extreme-use cases. Kyle previously founded and sold Guerrilla Tags ID Systems, launched an all-electric rideshare startup to compete with Uber, and currently owns Big Island Honey Company, a premium Hawaiian honey brand. A recipient of Inc. 5000 recognition for leading one of America's fastest-growing companies, he recently authored Against the Clock: Strategic Time Hacking for Entrepreneurs to help others reclaim time and scale smarter.

In this episode…

Most entrepreneurs dream of innovating within a brand-new industry, but what about disrupting one that hasn't changed in centuries? With high failure rates and entrenched legacy players, entering old-school sectors like paper manufacturing might seem impossible. But what if durable, waterproof paper could save lives in the military, survive restaurant spills, and still look great?

Kyle Ewing has built a business doing exactly that. A serial entrepreneur and time-hacking expert, he transformed a centuries-old product into a high-performance solution for rugged environments, from nuclear submarines to hospital menus. Kyle shares how he identified the niche, iterated on the product, and transitioned from selling safety IDs and running an electric rideshare startup to focusing full-time on TerraSlate's explosive growth. He emphasizes systematization by hiring strong leadership, installing operational frameworks, and stepping away from daily tasks as the key to building lasting entrepreneurial freedom.

In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Kyle Ewing, Founder of TerraSlate Inc., about breaking industry norms through bold innovation. Kyle discusses building a product for durability, designing time-hacking systems to scale, and how a failed Olympic dream redirected him toward entrepreneurship. This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs seeking impact, efficiency, and the confidence to do things differently.