She dropped out of college at 18. Now her hardware-as-a-service startup is disrupting a multibillion-dollar industry (opens in new tab)

Imagine , feeling the sudden, unmistakable , and realizing you’re unprepared. You rush to the restroom, only to find a rusted, coin-operated metal box demanding a quarter. In 2026, who even carries a quarter? For Claire Coder, this wasn’t just a moment of personal frustration—it was an epiphany that led to a massive . “Toilet paper is offered for free,” Coder says. “Why aren’t period products?” That question led Coder to drop out of college at 18 to launch Aunt Flow. Today, the company has su...