Line & Cleat

Line + Cleat is a fashion company that designs USCG-approved children's life jackets and UPF sun-safe wear. Founded in 2023 by Amanda Horan, the brand merges safety with style, offering luxury life vests in elegant colorways for families on the water.

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Episodes Featuring Line & Cleat

EP 792

Advice Line with Bobby Trussell of Tempur-Pedic

Colleen King

Hala Gear

Bobby Trussell returns to Advice Line to help three founders navigate growth. Leif Gildersleeve wrestles with scaling Flying Fish Company beyond his Portland restaurant. Colleen King of Hala Gear debates marketing versus product expansion. And Amanda Horan of Line & Cleat seeks pre-seed capital strategies without a startup network. Trussell's core message: focus, prove your model, and let clarity guide every decision.

Dec 18, 202544 min

Founders Featured

Amanda Horan

Amanda Horan co-founded Line + Cleat, the only woman-owned life jacket company in the United States. Launched in 2023, the brand creates US Coast Guard-approved children's life jackets that blend safety with style, addressing a gap she found as a mother and former youth soccer coach.

1 episode