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KiwiCo's Sandra Oh Lin Inspires Kids, Hits $1B Revenue

9/12/2025

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Sandra Oh Lin, 50, founded KiwiCo in 2011 to inspire children's creativity through hands-on activities after leaving eBay.
The company secured over $10 million in initial funding and has shipped over 50 million crates to families in 40 countries.
KiwiCo has generated over $1 billion in revenue, operating profitably through a subscription model.
It expanded into retail with launches in Target and Barnes & Noble.
Oh Lin highlights the value of community among founders for sharing challenges and insights.

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Story summary

Sandra Oh Lin, 50, founded KiwiCo in 2011 to inspire children's creativity through hands-on activities after leaving eBay.
The company secured over $10 million in initial funding and has shipped over 50 million crates to families in 40 countries.
KiwiCo has generated over $1 billion in revenue, operating profitably through a subscription model.
It expanded into retail with launches in Target and Barnes & Noble.
Oh Lin highlights the value of community among founders for sharing challenges and insights.