Founder Chats · 2025-09-25 · 31 min
About Chase Taake: Chase Taake is the Co-founder of KAT Custom Rings, a bootstrapped e-commerce business disrupting the traditional jewelry industry with custom engagement rings at thousands less than retail prices. With an entrepreneurial journey spanning mini-golf course ownership at 16, a failed axe-throwing business, and multiple startup SDR roles, Chase brings a unique experimental mindset to building businesses. His personal philosophy of "making the world more fun" has guided him through multiple pivots to ultimately build a thriving global jewelry brand from his hometown roots. About KAT Custom Rings: KAT Custom Rings is a bootstrapped e-commerce jewelry company that enables couples to design custom engagement rings at a fraction of traditional retail costs. Starting as a local hometown business, the company has expanded worldwide through strategic online marketing and a commitment to accessible luxury. By combining TikTok marketing savvy with old-school customer service, KAT has carved out a unique position in the competitive jewelry market.
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