What do smart toys, biodegradable shoes and popcorn have in common?
Each of these companies presented at House of Genius, and are now part of our 2013 ‘Genius gift guide! This season give our entrepreneurs some love as you check off your gift list. Happy Holidays!
Ubooly, a magical stuffed animal that talks and listens. Ubooly is smartphone-powered and adapts to the child. (Colorado)
Leather Head Sports, distinctive, finely crafted American leather sporting goods. (New York)
Imagine Childhood, earth-friendly goods outfitting children for life’s adventures. (Colorado)
GamBita, curating the best petite-friendly clothes for women 5’4″ and under. (New York)
KnoClothing, fashioned to end homelessness. Your KNO purchase provides an article of clothing to someone in need and supports over 180 different communities across the US. (New York)
Wine4theWorld, discover winemakers from surprising regions of the world. (Minneapolis)
Cisse Trading Co., fair trade and fully traceable hot cocoa and baking mixes. (New York)
Oat Shoes, maker of OATies, the world’s first biodegradable babyshoes. Plant outgrown shoes together with seeds to start baby’s tree of life right from these shoes! (Amsterdam)
Happy Milk, clothing designed with nursing mothers in mind. (Istanbul)
Xero Shoes, the fun and benefits of barefoot running with added protection. (Colorado)
Muku Labs, remote shutter for #selfies! for tablet and smartphone. (Hong Kong)
Hot Straw, the only straw for hot drinks, is a healthier way to drink hot liquids with a plastic reusable straw, thanks to the leach-free materials of the design. (Colorado)
PawLyte, urban techwear for dogs. (Seattle)
Paris Texas Apparel Co., a clothing company that celebrates the history and heritage of Texas. (Austin, of course!)
MovieLala, for relaxing after holiday shopping! A social network for movie fans to discover upcoming movies through friends and favorite stars. (San Francisco)