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Building Applecrumby: How Jesmine Tan Turned a Mother’s Concern Into a Household Brand | The Female Founded Series
36 minutes Posted Jul 7, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
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In this episode, Jesmine shares how she co-founded Applecrumby with her husband, scaled it into a trusted name in baby care, and navigated the realities of being a COO, mom, and entrepreneur in a saturated market. From startup challenges to personal sacrifices, this is the story of building a brand that puts parents — and their babies — first.
HIGHLIGHTS:
How a mother’s need for safe baby products led to the birth of Applecrumby
Building a household brand in a highly saturated baby care market
What it’s like co-founding and running a business with her husband
Jesmine’s behind-the-scenes role as COO in scaling the brand
The toughest lessons she’s learned as a woman in business and motherhood
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https://www.instagram.com/applecrumby.official
https://applecrumby.com/
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