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From Shorts to Software: Kyle Hency's Next Big Play
16 Jan
Summary
- Chubbies founder Kyle Hency launched Good Day in 2024 to solve inventory management issues.
- Good Day raised $7 million in seed funding, bringing total capital to $13.5 million.
- The new software aims to be an 'AI-native, ERP-lite' solution for retail brands.

Kyle Hency, the entrepreneur who co-founded the popular shorts brand Chubbies in 2011, has re-entered the startup scene with Good Day. Launched in 2024 alongside former Chubbies CFO Dave Wardell, this new venture is focused on resolving a significant pain point in the retail industry: inventory management. Hency, drawing from his past struggles with cash flow at Chubbies, aims to equip brands with better tools to navigate this complex area.
Good Day has announced a successful seed funding round, securing $7 million from investors including Ridge Ventures, FirstMark Capital, and Flex Capital. This latest investment brings the company's total raised capital to $13.5 million. The innovative startup is described as an 'AI-native, ERP-lite' system, designed to offer a modern alternative to traditional enterprise resource planning software.




