Consumer startups in Irvine. Products and apps built directly for individual consumers, drawing on Southern California's media and entertainment base.
Founded in 2021 by sneaker reseller Wayne Mocadlo with his brother John Mocadlo as COO, Impossible Kicks grew into one of the largest sneaker and streetwear resale chains in the US and has raised funds via equity crowdfunding.
Founded in February 2024 by CEO Yin Yan, it completed an IPO on the Nasdaq Capital Market (ticker MWYN) in March 2025.
FiGPiNS are hand-crafted enamel character pins featuring a patented backer that serves as a pin clasp AND display stand! FiGPiN elevates collectible pins!