Lloyd Armbrust

Build an American manufacturing company, starting with N95 masks

Shaan pitches Lloyd Armbrust's Armbrust USA as the right idea at the right time: a US-based manufacturer of medical equipment starting with masks, betting that 'Made in America' will finally matter to government and consumers as China dependence backfires.

“So I think this is the right idea at the right time is to become, if you're playing the long game, which it seems like this guy is, he's got 5 acquisitions under his belt. I think if you're playing the long game, I love the idea of trying to build an American manufacturing company starting with masks right now in Texas.”

Steal thisPick a low-glamour category where 'Made in America' is suddenly a selling point and build the domestic supply chain before competitors.

Lloyd Armbrust: 5 exits, 5 kids, now reshoring N95 masks

Lloyd Armbrust, a YC 2010 founder with five acquisitions (and five kids) under his belt, went all-in on US-made medical masks with Armbrust USA. Sam, who had Shabbat dinner at his house, vouches for him as a sharp, real hustler.

“Lloyd's a hustler, I'll say that. The small amount of time that I've hung out with him, great guy, Total, like, real sharp businessman.”