Building a Family Tradition
At just six years old, Lauren, YouCopia’s President, asks her dad Mark to build a lemonade stand and, just like that, her first business is born! You could say entrepreneurship comes naturally for Lauren, whose family tree is rich with marketing leaders and innovative self-starters.
Dynamic Duo Teams Up
In 2007, Mark asks Lauren to help him market SpiceStack®, a first-of-its-kind spice organizer, and she accepts the challenge! It isn't long before inventory fills the garage and Lauren is making daily trips to the UPS store in her Honda Accord to deliver customer orders.
YouCopia is Born
Recognizing the potential for a full range of kitchen organization solutions, Lauren and Mark take their talents to the next level, co-founding YouCopia Products, Inc. in 2009. Lauren is the company’s first full-time employee, and later sister Joanna comes on board as Art Director to lead branding and packaging design.
Innovators at Heart
Inspired by customers’ needs, Lauren and Mark believe in finding new solutions to common problems ("copycat" is not in their vocabulary). They lead the product development process, from conceptualization to award-winning innovations. Along the way, YouCopia garners media accolades, industry kudos, and viral “woo hoo” moments.
YouCopia Goes Global
With Lauren’s leadership, the company continues to grow, as does the need for more "YouCopians." Today, the team includes a talented group of design, product, finance, sales, marketing, and operations professionals, headquartered in Chicago’s vibrant Ravenswood neighborhood. Together, they reach millions of consumers worldwide.
We're Just Getting Started
As YouCopia celebrates its 15th anniversary, we remain focused on creating helpful, long-lasting organizers that solve real life challenges, just like the ones Lauren experiences in her own busy home. With exciting new products releasing this year, the future is bright!
