---
title: "Founders Letter : Unsupervised since '96."
description: Karst has evolved from a small hobby business into a creative partner for brands over the past 30 years. Michelle Harris reflects on the company's journey, values, and future focus on high-quality merchandise programs.
---

<https://blog.brandsxkarst.com>

# [Founders Letter : Unsupervised since '96.](https://blog.brandsxkarst.com/founders-letter-unsupervised-since-1996)

 Written by [Promohacks](https://blog.brandsxkarst.com/author/promohacks) | Jun 23, 2026 11:12:21 AM

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