16 Holiday Gift Ideas from Columbia Entrepreneurs

For the curious birder

Products from Bird Collective (proceeds donated to conservation groups), cofounded by Angela Co ’05GSAPP. American goldfinch ornament kit: $12

 

For the jewelry lover

3D-printed jewelry from LACE, founded by Jenny Wu ’97CC. Centri earrings: $330

 

For the spirited sipper

Craft spirits from the New York Distilling Company, cofounded by Tom Potter ’83BUS. Classics flask set with gin, rye, and rock and rye: $65

 

For the stylish executive

Fine leather accessories from Leatherology, cofounded by Rae Liu ’02CC. Monogrammed laptop messenger bag: $295

 

For the skincare obsessed

Gentle, cruelty-free skincare products from the Outset, cofounded by Kate Foster ’11BUS and Scarlett Johansson. “Spa in a box” with cleanser, exfoliator, mask, serum, oil, moisturizer, eye cream, and headband: $250

 

For the budding master builder

Magnetic building blocks for kids from Squaregles, cofounded by Noah Ornstein ’04BUS, ’04LAW. Innovator set with fifty-three pieces: $64.99

 

For the adventurous cocktail mixer

Sustainably made liquor from the Industrious Spirit Company, cofounded by Manya Rubinstein ’07BUS and Doug Randall ’08BUS. Ostreida vodka distilled with New England oysters: $39.99

 

For the remote worker

Work-from-home office furniture from Branch, cofounded by Verity Sylvester ’19BUS. Adjustable ergonomic chair: $349

 

For the dental diva

Fluoride-free dental products from Boka, founded by James Hagen ’11BUS. Boka kit with sonic-powered brush, replacement head, nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste, and floss: $84

 

For the person who wants to get fit

Virtual personal-training sessions from FlexIt, founded by Austin Cohen ’11CC, ’16BUS. Gift card with four thirty-minute sessions: $149

 

For the spa aficionado

Soothing skincare and aromatherapy products from Earth Therapeutics, founded by John Kang ’88CC, ’91LAW with marketing directed by Julia Kang-Reeves ’94GSAS. “Elixir of Dreams” sleep pillow mist: $11.99

 

For those who long for sweater weather

Luxury eco-friendly knitwear from Ply-Knits, founded by Carolyn Yim ’11CC. Italian cotton and cashmere cardigan: $198

 

For the person who needs more color in their life

Custom lipstick and lip gloss from Shespoke, cofounded by Kelsey Groome ’19BUS. $35

 

For the tasteful homemaker

Handcrafted stone table wear from Atelier Maia, founded by Monica Mauti ’99GSAPP. Large mesa bowl: $58

 

For the eclectic wine drinker

Artisanal mead from Enlightenment Wines, cofounded by Raphael Lyon ’13SOA and Tony Rock ’89BUS. “Night Eyes” sparkling dry mead made from honey, apple, cherry, sumac, and rose hips: $30

 

For those who bike to work

Women’s commuting apparel from Jen Green Designs, founded by Jen Green ’90SIPA. Convertible bike-to-office skirt with zipper: $128