Ruckstar

RUKSTR makes weighted vests and rucking gear for women. Founded by Terry Levy in Los Angeles, the company designs ergonomic backpacks and vests that fit women's bodies, helping them build strength through weighted walking. RUKSTR aims to make rucking accessible to all women.

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Episodes Featuring Ruckstar

EP 776

Advice Line with John Zimmer of Lyft

Alan Somerfield

Lyft

Lyft co-founder John Zimmer returns to The Advice Line to guide three founders through scaling challenges. From a UK showerhead innovator expanding to America to a weighted vest bootstrapper financing inventory, and a craft chocolate maker balancing purpose with personal sustainability, Zimmer shares lessons from building a rideshare giant. His advice centers on testing assumptions before scaling, creative financing over waiting for capital, and protecting your health to serve your mission. The episode offers a masterclass in founder resilience from someone who's lived the startup journey.

Oct 23, 202550 min

Founders Featured

Teri Levy

Terry Levy founded Ruckstar, a weighted vest and backpack company for women ruckers. Based in Los Angeles, Levy launched the business after discovering rucking and spotting a market gap for women-specific designs. Ruckstar bootstrapped to 400K revenue in its first year.

1 episode