Prime Highlights:

• Jackson and Quincy Fuller, aged ten and seven, founded Stuffers, a startup creating stuffed animals inspired by company logos and mascots, helping businesses make memorable branded merchandise.
• Stuffers aims to teach children creativity and entrepreneurship, turning playful ideas into product-ready creations that companies and clients love.

Key Facts:

• Stuffers has already created mascots for startups like Laureland Heatseeker, including designs such as a soft “time block” and a rosy-cheeked flame.
• The brothers plan to expand rapidly, aiming to reach 50 customers within one year, with pitch meetings scheduled every Friday.

Background:

Corporate swag usually means t-shirts, mugs, or notebooks, but two young brothers are changing the game. Jackson and Quincy Fuller, aged ten and seven, have launched Stuffers, a startup that creates custom stuffed animals inspired by company logos and mascots.

Founded this June, Stuffers aims to help startups and established companies alike create memorable and playful branded merchandise. “Stuffers makes swag for companies big and small,” said Quincy, showcasing Laurel, a soft, smiling “time block” made for AI time-tracking startup Laurel.

The idea came to life in part thanks to guidance from their parents: Kobie Fuller, general partner at Upfront Ventures, and Shennel Fuller, a kids’ clothing entrepreneur. Clients provide a brand and concept, and the brothers sketch the design, which is then turned into a product-ready stuffed animal.

“Never before has it been possible to turn ideas into fully product-ready creations so quickly,” said Kobie Fuller. “These are raw, creative ideas that only kids could come up with.” Shennel Fuller adds that children are uniquely suited to designing stuffed animals, as their imagination naturally aligns with playful products.

Stuffers’ first clients, including Laurel, see more than just a toy in these creations. Ryan Alshak, CEO of Laurel, calls them “a proof of concept for how the next generation will learn in a business world.” He believes Stuffers can teach children the fundamentals of creativity and entrepreneurship through hands-on play, paving the way for future educational opportunities.

So far, the brothers have created several mascots, including HeatWave, a rosy-cheeked flame for AI market research startup Heatseeker, and Adveri, a playful take on advertising. Jackson and Quincy are actively pitching to new clients on Friday afternoons, with ambitious goals for growth. “I want a Stuffers commercial, a billboard, and to reach 50 customers in one year,” Jackson said.

Laurel’s Alshak sums up the impact: “I thought I was a strong seller until I met these two, they could sell a Stuffy to anyone.”

With creativity, determination, and a focus on memorable corporate swag, Stuffers is proving that innovation knows no age.