Built from Scratch

Welcome to Built from Scratch, a podcast hosted by Erik Libby, CEO and founder of the To-Do Dudes. On this show, Erik shares key lessons from his entrepreneurial journey and highlights the stories of entrepreneurs and business professionals who are all under 30. Built from Scratch is dedicated to spotlighting the next generation of leaders ready to change the world.

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Sideshift: Canyon Pergande (22)

March 10, 2025 • Erik Libby • Episode 26

Originally from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Canyon grew up as a multifaceted athlete, playing both baseball and hockey.

His entrepreneurial journey began in 2019 when, as a senior in high school, he started a landscaping company called CP Landscaping Services.

In September 2020, he decided to pursue a degree in finance and real estate, enrolling at the University of Wisconsin.

Towards the end of his college career, he launched a company called “Side Shift,” which began as a school project and has since grown into a business operating on 1,000 campuses with over 30,000 users.

Since founding the company in January 2024, he has secured partnerships with brands like Doritos and Hot Sauce, raised over $200,000 in funding, and recently broke into the top 25 business apps on the App Store.

Canyon is only 22 years old.

Contact Info for Canyon:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/canyonpergande/

Website: https://www.canyonpergande.com/

Sideshift:

Website: https://www.sideshift.app/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_sideshift/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideshiftapp?_t=8n18cjc5Eeh&_r=1

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sideshiftapp/

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