
Travis Makes Money INTERVIEW | Make Money by Disrupting Industries and Building Regenerative Businesses, feat. Miki Agrawal
Miki Agrawal is a visionary entrepreneur and bestselling author known for building disruptive consumer brands that challenge the status quo. She’s the founder behind companies like Tushy, Thinks, and Wild, which have collectively generated over $500 million in revenue. Named one of the most creative people by Fast Company and recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, Miki is now focused on her latest venture, Hero Diapers, which uses plastic-eating fungi to tackle the global diaper waste crisis. In this episode, Miki shares how questioning everyday norms led her to build multiple groundbreaking companies—and why the future of entrepreneurship is regenerative, not extractive.
On this episode we talk about:
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How Miki’s multicultural upbringing shaped her entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to challenge norms
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Lessons learned from launching New York City’s first gluten-free farm-to-table pizza restaurant
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The strategy behind building disruptive brands like Tushy and Thinks
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Why hiring complementary partners and operators is critical for scaling multiple companies
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The future of regenerative entrepreneurship and solving global waste problems with innovative products
Top 3 Takeaways
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Question everything. Many successful companies are built by challenging everyday norms and asking, “Is there a better way to do this?”
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Great businesses solve multiple problems at once. The best products deliver value to customers, the planet, and the bottom line simultaneously.
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Your team determines your scalability. Building strong partnerships with operators who complement your strengths allows founders to launch and grow multiple ventures.
Notable Quotes
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"There’s never just one way to do something—there’s always a better way if you’re willing to question the status quo."
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"The trifecta of a great business is a better product for the customer, a better outcome for the planet, and real value for people’s wallets."
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"We don’t need more stuff—we need regenerative products that return to the earth and complete the cycle."
Connect with Miki Agrawal:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikiagrawal
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikiagrawal
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Personal Website: https://mikiagrawal.com/
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Other: https://hirodiapers.com
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Other: https://hellotushy.com
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