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Kara Goldin is the founder and CEO of Hint Inc., a San Francisco-based company that makes flavored water. She bootstrapped the company in the early years, and it has since grown into a multimillion-dollar business. Goldin has no formal business training, but she's been successful with Hint because she turned her passion for healthy living into a successful project. Having prior experience in the field you're planning on starting a business in is often seen as a key ingredient for success – but it isn't the only way forward.