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ABOUT

 Our Leadership & Our Philosophy

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ABOUT ME

FOUNDER/CEO

Jasmin Smith 

An award-winning business owner Jasmin Smith has been distinguished by the Governor of the state of Alaska for her achievements as a community leader and entrepreneur. She is an Alaska top 40 under 40 and has received various awards for her business and community work.

As a mentor to members of the community, Smith has coached more than 650 entrepreneurs in owning and operating their own businesses across the nation. In addition, she donates countless hours to supporting the most vulnerable in her community and is and advocate for community empowerment.  

Her family is originally from Savannah GA, Smith and her family now reside on Dena'ina land in Anchorage, Alaska. When she is not working she is enjoying her time as mom to 7 year old twins and her 11 year old fur baby.

BabyVend Unlimited is committed to quality, accessibility, and community

 

The mission of BabyVend is to be the leader in introducing innovative, quality vending machines and supplies to the market. Through close customer contact and excellent relationships, we will meet the needs of our customers wherever we can. We will add value to our community by maintaining a friendly, familial work environment and entrepreneurial commitment to grow businesses for parents and any other interested individuals by allowing our machines to be leased or franchised. Our goal is to put the FUN back in family by providing families with supplies when they need it most.

 

Founded in 2015 and legally formed in 2016 formally as EKT Unlimited, Baby Vend was born from the lived experiences of a single mother with twins.   Determined to create solutions, Smith set out to create a company that provides parents with ease of access to baby's necessities in a pinch. as well as custom technology, strategic products, and a unique business model to encourage growth and entrepreneurship and most importantly happy families.

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BabyVend is in the process of some exciting huge changes to our team and expanded ownership,details to come.

About Baby Vend

Our Philosophy

BabyVend in the Media

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Black Enterprise.com

11/24/2019

Black Mom invents patented vending machine for baby products

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Black Business.com

11/24/2019

Single Black Mom Creates Patented Vending Machines For Baby Products

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Pittsburgh Action News

11/24/2019

"A Mom in Alaska created a baby supply vending machine to help a mom avoid diaper emergencies!"

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The Points Guy

11/24/2019

What Parents Wish For: Airport vending machines for all your childcare needs! 

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WBOC Delmarva

11/24/2019

Jasmine Smith came up with "Baby Vend", a vending machine that dispenses baby products...

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Anchorage Daily News

11/24/2019

Jasmine Smith came up with "Baby Vend", a vending machine that dispenses baby products...

Additional features

CNBC: The American Comeback
Vending Times
Retail Customer Experience

Runway Girl Network 
KNBA
CNBC
KTVA Channel 11
KTUU Channel 2 News
The Points Guy
American Way Magazine for American Airlines 8/2020

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