The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Any Startup Founder
With over 27 million Americans starting their own businesses this year, there's bound to be an entrepreneur that you'll shop for this holiday season. As CEO of a high-growth startup, I know firsthand how nice it is to receive thoughtful gifts that make my busy life less stressful and improve overall wellbeing.
From practical presents to luxurious gifts, here's a wish list any startup founder would appreciate.
Add Dimension to Everyday Life with a 3D Printer: With startup founders' innate desire to create, there's no better way to help them unleash their inner inventor than with a 3D printer. Versatile and easy to use, a 3D printer enables them to bring their ideas to life and streamline the design process. The perfect gift for the tinkerer in your life, there are many affordable options on crowdfunding sites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
Vitamin a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: Founding a startup can be a grueling task and comes with lots of stress and little sleep, which can be a huge risk to your health. With immune-boosting supplements like Emergen-C on hand, entrepreneurs can stay strong and healthy for whatever comes their way. This along with B-12 vitamins are the perfect stocking stuffer that will be sure to show them you care about their health and energy levels!
Rev Up Their Engines with a Gas Gift Card: As entrepreneurs are constantly on the go, meeting with various teams, potential partners and investors, the most practical gift we could receive is a gift card for gas. More thoughtful than you'd initially think, this gift will truly rev up our engines!
Rock Stress Away with a Hammock: After a long day of the startup grind, nothing beats rocking and day-dreaming your stress away in a cozy hammock. It's crucial for startup entrepreneurs to make time to relax and decompress. This classic gift will help remind them to take a step back and reset before another big push.
Every Idea Is a Good Idea with Idea Paint: In the startup world, brainstorming never stops! From the table to their hand, thought leaders are constantly searching for surfaces to jot down their ingenious ideas and solutions. Idea paint is a genius paint that turns anything you paint into a dry-erase surface, making it a founder's best friend.
Out of Office – Overdue Spa Day: Step away from the office and splurge on a spa day for some much needed "me" time. Startup entrepreneurs rarely have time to unwind while running a new enterprise, making a trip to the spa a forced chance to recharge. The best part of this gift is that you can you could turn this into a joint gift for yourself as well.
No matter what venture your entrepreneur may be on, these gifts can go a long way in showing that you care for their wellbeing and overall, day-to-day happiness. I hope this helps your seasonal shopping. Happy holidays!