Surfing Cow

Surfing Cow is a natural skincare brand from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California that makes simple, handmade tallow-based moisturizers. Created by Alec Merlino for sun, salt, and wind protection, the brand uses natural ingredients to nourish skin exposed to the elements.

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Healthcare

1 Episode

Episodes Featuring Surfing Cow

EP 827

Advice Line with Chieh Huang of Boxed

Jessica Dubin

Boxed

Guy Raz and Boxed co-founder Chieh Huang tackle real business challenges from three founders in this Advice Line episode. Alec from Surfing Cow wrestles with scaling his beef tallow skincare brand without losing its soul, Jessica from Tail Cinch debates selling through major pet retailers, and Eli from Makor Coffee balances product formulation with mass-market brewing. Chieh shares hard-won lessons from Boxed's rise and fall, focusing on co-manufacturer partnerships, capital strategy, and finding product-market fit.

Apr 16, 202651 min

Founders Featured

Alec Merlino

Alec Merlino builds Surfing Cow from his kitchen in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, crafting natural skincare products with simple ingredients. His beef tallow-based sunscreen and moisturizers are handmade for people who live and play outside.

1 episode