Business & Entrepreneurship

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Now we’re taking a trip off campus to meet Hayden, an accounting major grad. He’s now the CEO of this multimillion dollar family business. Hayden started Hydro Jug in his parents’ garage while attending Weber. He credits faculty in the Goddard School of Business and Economics for giving him a solid foundation to build his business on and the courage to try. Tell us all about it, Hayden.

– Thanks Alex. Hi everyone. Welcome to Hydro Jug headquarters. Growing up, I was surrounded by entrepreneurship. My mother owned Subway franchises and my father owned a landscaping company. I always hoped that one day I would own my own business. My brother and co-founder Jake is also a Weber State graduate. Together, we’re working hard to manage this growing company. Hydro Jug helps people prioritize wellness through hydration. We’re all about compassionate leadership and we’re focused on making an eco-friendly impact on the world. As a college student, I never imagined that I’d be where I’m at today. I was unsure about my future and I didn’t have a clear career path in mind but my focus was always on gaining an education that prepared me for whatever opportunities came my way. A lot of people associate entrepreneurship with college dropouts as if that’s a requirement, but I strongly disagree with this mentality. For me, Weber State was instrumental in keeping doors open and setting me on my business journey. Learning accounting was at the foundation. During my time at Weber State, I was leading a busy life, juggling a full-time job and school. Thankfully, Weber state’s night and summer classes made it possible for me to provide for my family while receiving an education from exceptional professors. It was a great feeling knowing that I could work towards my dreams without sacrificing my responsibilities, and that’s thanks to the flexibility offered by Weber State. I’m excited for the future and I’ll always be grateful for my foundational education at Weber State. Thanks for listening to my story. Cheers to you, Alex.

– Cheers to you, Hayden. It’s easy to see why Hydro Jug is making headlines in Forbes and was ranked number 33 on the Inc. 5,000, a list of the most successful companies in America. We’re so excited to see where you go from here. Take care.