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The ultimate Christmas gift guide for every startup founder

The ultimate Christmas gift guide for every startup founder

Girl opens a wonderful vintage gift

Girl opens a wonderful vintage gift

With over 27 million Americans are starting their own businesses this year, so there’s sure to be an entrepreneur you’ll be shopping for this holiday season. As the 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 increase my overall well-being.

From practical gifts to luxurious presents, here is a wish list that any startup founder would be happy to receive.

Add a new dimension to everyday life with a 3D printer: Given the innate drive to create that startup founders have, there’s no better way to help them unleash their inner inventor than with a 3D printer. A versatile and easy-to-use 3D printer allows them to bring their ideas to life and streamline the design process. The perfect gift for the tinkerer in your life, there are plenty of affordable options on crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo.

3D rendering of a three-dimensional printer3D rendering of a three-dimensional printer

3D rendering of a three-dimensional printer

Vitamin a day saves you a visit to the doctor: Starting a startup can be a grueling task and involves a lot of stress and little sleep, which can pose a huge risk to your health. With immune-boosting supplements like Emergen-C, entrepreneurs can stay strong and healthy no matter what comes their way. Combined with vitamins B-12, this is the perfect holiday gift that shows them you care about their health and energy levels!

Rev up your engines with a fuel gift card: Since entrepreneurs are constantly on the go, meeting with different teams, potential partners and investors, the most practical gift we could get is a gas gift card. This gift is more thoughtful than you might initially think and will really get us going!

Swing away the stress with a hammock: After a long day of startup life, there’s nothing better than swinging in a cozy hammock and dreaming the stress away. It’s important for startup entrepreneurs to take time to relax and unwind. This classic gift will remind them to take a step back and refocus before the next big attempt.

Empty hammock on the beachEmpty hammock on the beach

Empty hammock on the beach

With Idea Paint, every idea is a good idea: In the startup world, brainstorming never stops! From the desk to the hand, thought leaders are constantly looking for surfaces on which to jot down their brilliant ideas and solutions. Idea Paint is an ingenious paint that turns anything you paint into a dry-erase surface, making it an entrepreneur’s best friend.

Composite of hands holding cup with goals graphicsComposite of hands holding cup with goals graphics

Composite of hands holding cup with goals graphics

Absence – Overdue spa day: Get out of the office and treat yourself to a day at the spa to take some much-needed time for yourself. Startup entrepreneurs rarely have time to relax while running a new business, so a trip to the spa is a forced opportunity to recharge. The best part about this gift is that you can turn it into a joint gift for yourself, too.

Portrait of young woman enjoying spa treatment in beauty salonPortrait of young woman enjoying spa treatment in beauty salon

Portrait of young woman enjoying spa treatment in beauty salon

No matter what your business venture is, these gifts can go a long way in showing that you care about the well-being and overall happiness of your business. I hope this helps you with your seasonal purchases. Happy Holidays!

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