Raleigh consumer company behind the Shibumi Shade, a wind-powered beach canopy that has become a fixture on North Carolina beaches. Founded in 2016 by UNC-Chapel Hill alumni Dane Barnes, Scott Barnes, and Alex Slater; more than 300,000 shades sold.
At a glance
- HQ: Raleigh
- Sector: Consumer
- Affiliation: UNC
Where the team studied
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- Alex SlaterAlumEarned a degree at University of North Carolina at Chapel HillSource
- Dane BarnesAlumEarned a degree at University of North Carolina at Chapel HillSource
- Scott BarnesAlumEarned a degree at University of North Carolina at Chapel HillSource
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