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Blueland’s Sarah Sarah Paiji Yoo Chose Slower Growth. Then the Company Grew 70%

The Blueland co-founder and CEO turned down bigger retail opportunities early on so the company could test, learn, and improve the product. Later, it cut more than $1 million a month in Facebook and Instagram spending as it pushed toward profitability.

By Capstack Desk · 12 Nov 2026

Blueland’s Sarah Sarah Paiji Yoo Chose Slower Growth. Then the Company Grew 70%

Amount: $1 million

The Blueland co-founder and CEO turned down bigger retail opportunities early on so the company could test, learn, and improve the product. Later, it cut more than $1 million a month in Facebook and Instagram spending as it pushed toward profitability.

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